How to Prep Your Skin Before & After Botox® and Fillers (Expert Tips)
Maximize your results, minimize downtime, and protect your investment.
Getting Botox® or dermal fillers like JUVÉDERM® is an exciting step toward smoother, more youthful-looking skin—but what you do before and after your appointment plays a huge role in your final results.
Proper preparation and aftercare can:
✔ Improve results
✔ Reduce swelling and bruising
✔ Help fillers settle beautifully
✔ Extend how long your results last
In this expert guide, we’re breaking down exactly how to prep your skin before and after Botox and fillers, with professional tips you can trust.
✨ How to Prep Your Skin BEFORE Botox® or Fillers
1. Avoid Blood-Thinning Products (5–7 Days Before)
To reduce bruising, avoid:
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Fish oil
Vitamin E
Alcohol
(Always consult your provider before stopping prescribed medications.)
2. Pause Certain Skincare Ingredients
To keep your skin calm and strong before treatment, stop using:
Retinoids
AHAs/BHAs
Exfoliating acids
Scrubs
Resume these after your provider says it’s safe.
3. Stay Hydrated
Well-hydrated skin responds better to injectable treatments—especially fillers like JUVÉDERM®, which rely on hydration to look smooth and natural.
4. Arrive With Clean Skin
Come to your appointment makeup-free if possible. This lowers the risk of irritation or infection and allows your provider to assess your skin accurately.
✨ What to Expect Right After Your Appointment
After Botox or filler treatment, you may experience:
Mild swelling
Slight redness
Small bumps at injection sites
Minor tenderness
These effects are normal and typically resolve within a few hours to a few days.
✨ Botox Aftercare: What to Do (and Avoid)
DO:
✔ Stay upright for at least 4 hours
✔ Gently move facial muscles (smiling, raising brows)
✔ Follow your provider’s post-care instructions
AVOID for 24 hours:
❌ Intense workouts
❌ Lying flat
❌ Touching or massaging treated areas
❌ Alcohol
❌ Heat (saunas, steam rooms, hot yoga)
Following proper Botox aftercare helps ensure even results and prevents product migration.
✨ Juvederm Aftercare: Expert Tips
Because fillers add volume, Juvederm aftercare is especially important.
DO:
✔ Apply cold compresses (if recommended)
✔ Sleep on your back the first night
✔ Drink plenty of water
AVOID for 24–48 hours:
❌ Pressure on treated areas
❌ Facial massages
❌ Dental work
❌ Excessive heat or sun exposure
Swelling is normal with fillers and usually peaks within 24–48 hours before improving.
✨ Skincare After Botox® & Fillers
Once your provider gives the green light (usually 24–48 hours later), focus on:
Gentle cleansers
Hydrating serums
Barrier-repair moisturizers
Broad-spectrum SPF
Avoid active ingredients until swelling fully subsides.
✨ When Will You See Results?
Botox®: Results begin in 3–5 days, with full results at 10–14 days
JUVÉDERM® fillers: Results are immediate, with final settling over 1–2 weeks
Following proper Botox aftercare and Juvederm aftercare ensures smoother, longer-lasting outcomes.
✨ Common Aftercare Myths (Debunked)
“I can’t move my face after Botox.”
➡ False. Gentle movement is encouraged.
“Swelling means something went wrong.”
➡ False. Swelling is normal, especially with fillers.
“Results are instant for Botox.”
➡ Not quite—Botox takes time to fully activate.
✨ Why Professional Aftercare Matters
Your injector’s expertise combined with proper aftercare is what creates:
✔ Natural-looking results
✔ Balanced facial movement
✔ Longer-lasting outcomes
Our providers walk you through every step, ensuring you feel confident before, during, and after your treatment.
✨ Ready for Your Best Botox® or Filler Results?
Whether you’re preparing for your first appointment or maintaining your results, following expert Botox and Juvederm aftercare is the key to looking refreshed—not overdone.
📲 Book your consultation today and let our experts guide you to beautiful, natural results.