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What must you not do after a smoker's lines treatment with botulinum toxin?
A treatment with botulinum toxin against smoker's lines (the fine lines around the mouth) ensures a smoother and more youthful appearance. To achieve the maximum result and prevent unwanted side effects, it is important to avoid certain actions. Below you can read what you absolutely must not do after the treatment.
1. Do not touch or massage around the mouth
Do not touch the treated area and certainly do not massage it. This can cause the botulinum toxin to migrate to surrounding muscles, which may lead to undesirable results such as asymmetry. Wait at least 24 hours before touching.
2. Do not apply pressure to the lips
Avoid actions that create pressure on the lips, such as kissing, whistling, or drinking through a straw. Do not do this for at least the first 24 hours so that the botulinum toxin continues to work in the correct place.
3. Do not smoke
Although this is discouraged for every treatment, it is especially important after treatment for smoker's lines: do not smoke for the first 24 to 48 hours. Smoking increases the risk of complications, slows down recovery, and can diminish the effect of the treatment.
4. Do not use make-up or lipstick
Do not use lipstick or other make-up products around the mouth for the first 12 hours. This prevents the introduction of bacteria and avoids pressure on the treated area.
5. Avoid physical exertion, heat, and sweating
As with other botulinum toxin treatments, the following applies: no sauna, exercise, or hot showers for at least 24 to 48 hours. Excessive heat and sweating can affect the action of the botulinum toxin.
6. Do not lie flat immediately after the treatment
Ensure you remain sitting or standing upright for the first 4 to 6 hours after treatment. Lying down or leaning forward can affect the distribution of the botulinum toxin.
7. No alcohol before or after the treatment
Avoid alcohol 24 hours before and after the treatment. Alcohol can worsen bruising and increase the risk of swelling.
Summary
By following these recommendations, you give the botulinum toxin the best chance to work effectively and safely. Do you have any doubts about the recovery or do you see anything unusual? Always contact your practitioner.