After your Botox appointment, some bruising can occur. To prevent bruising pre-treatment, avoid drinking green tea, taking aspirin or non-steroidals (such as ibuprofen) for several days. We also recommend avoiding alcohol or Vitamin E for at least 2 days. We also want you to know: - There is no downtime as no sedatives or anesthetic is used, however it does occasionally take between 1-2 weeks for the botox treatment to set and for movement to be reduced. - Tylenol may be taken before or after the procedure to ease mild discomfort. - It is recommended to do facial exercises, like frowning or smiling, for the first hour after treatment. - Avoid manipulation or touching the area for the first hour after treatment. - After one hour, you may apply light makeup, but we advise being gentle and with limited pressure to the injection site areas. - Avoid stooping, straining or lying down for 4 hours after the treatment. - Avoid strenuous activity for at least 24 hours after the treatment. - No facials for 1 week following the treatment. - Touch-ups may be desired after 2 weeks, so an appointment can be made after day 8. - The benefits last 3-6 months, but usually average around 4 months. - Continued treatments are recommended, as once the botox fades, you will look the same as before. - It is recommended to wear sunscreen and reapply every two hours for several days after the treatment.