{"id":10280,"date":"2025-12-15T14:40:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kliniekhetbolwerk.nl\/what-should-you-not-do-after-botox-or-fillers\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T08:38:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T08:38:39","slug":"what-should-you-not-do-after-botox-or-fillers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kliniekhetbolwerk.nl\/en\/what-should-you-not-do-after-botox-or-fillers\/","title":{"rendered":"What should you not do after botox or fillers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a treatment with botox or fillers, you naturally want the result to be optimal. To achieve that, it is important to give the skin rest and to follow your practitioner&#8217;s advice carefully. Some habits that normally seem harmless can, right after the treatment, have an influence on the final result.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog you read what you had better not do in the hours and days after an injectable treatment, and why that is important.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is aftercare so important?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Botox and fillers are relatively safe and minimally invasive treatments, but it remains a medical procedure. An injection needle is used, which means small openings temporarily arise in the skin. The active substances also need a little time to attach properly in the right place.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good aftercare ensures that the product distributes itself evenly, that the skin can heal calmly and that you get the most out of your treatment.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you avoid after botox?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Botox works by temporarily relaxing certain facial muscles. After injection, the product must be able to bind properly to the muscle and must not shift unintentionally in the process. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, the following is advised against in the first hours to days after the treatment:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not lie down or bend over in the first 4 hours after the treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid intensive exercise for 24 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not massage or rub the treated area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid make-up on the treated spots during the first hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not go to the sauna or sunbed until at least 48 hours after the treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid alcohol on the day of the treatment<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These pieces of advice reduce the risk of the botox spreading to surrounding muscles, which means unwanted effects, such as drooping eyelids or uneven facial expression, can be prevented.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you not do after fillers?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fillers are used to add or restore volume in the face. Because the skin can temporarily be a little swollen or sensitive, it is important to leave the skin alone and not to exert pressure on the treated area. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, pay attention to the following in the days after the treatment:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not press or massage the treated zones, unless your practitioner specifically advises this<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid intensive facial treatments such as scrubs or peels in the first week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not go to the sauna, sunbed or steam cabin for 48 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not expose the face to extreme cold or heat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait at least 24 hours before intensive exercise or swimming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preferably sleep on your back or side, certainly with fillers in the lips or cheeks<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fillers usually need a few days to fully settle and to show the final result. During that period it is normal for the skin to feel a little swollen or sensitive. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you do?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it is important to avoid certain things, there is also a lot you can do to support the recovery:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a cold pack for slight swelling (always with a cloth in between)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your face and hands clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drink enough water to hydrate your skin from within<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take rest, but do keep moving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always follow the advice of your practitioner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are in doubt about whether something is wise to do after a treatment, then get in touch for a moment. Better to ask one time too many than to unintentionally affect the result. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should you get in touch?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a treatment with botox or fillers, it is normal for some redness, swelling or bruising to arise. These usually disappear within a few days. Still, there are situations in which it is wise to contact your practitioner, such as:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Persistent pain or swelling after several days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discoloured or pale skin around the injection area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tingling or numbness that does not disappear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unusual asymmetry or hindered facial expression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In these cases it may be necessary to check the skin or the effect of the treatment.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finally<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A treatment with botox or fillers is an accessible way to refresh your appearance, but its success also depends on what you do after the treatment. By applying the right aftercare, you give your skin the chance to recover properly and ensure the best possible result. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have questions about what you may or may not do after a treatment, or do you notice something that does not seem right? Then always contact your practitioner for tailored advice. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a treatment with botox or fillers, you naturally want the result to be optimal. To achieve that, it is important to give the skin rest and to follow your practitioner&#8217;s advice carefully. 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