Edward D. Buckingham, M.D.

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Botox Instruction Sheet

After your botox injection:

1. You may have mild bruising, swelling, discomfort, and/or a headache following the injection. You may use an ice pack to the treated area and take Tylenol for the discomfort.

2. Do not massage the injected area. This may diffuse the Botox into surrounding muscles causing unwanted effects.

3. Stay upright, avoid lying flat, for 2-3 hours after treatment, to prevent Botox from accumulating unevenly.

4. Call our office with any rashes or any persistent abnormal swelling (3 or more days).

5. Botox typically has its effect in 1 to 2 days following the injection. Effectiveness increases during the first week. The effect lasts approximately 3 to 4 months.

6. Call our office with any questions or concerns, 512-401-2500 or 866-451-2500.