The core of Botox aftercare is avoiding alcohol, saunas and intense exercise on the day of the procedure. After that, it is generally advised to avoid saunas and steam rooms for 7 to 10 days and alcohol for about 3 days. The type and degree of side effects vary with the treatment area and your individual condition, so you should get guidance tailored to your own situation at the pre-treatment consultation. Below, the information is organized by question, based on the guidance materials of Repic Clinic in Gangnam.
What Should I Avoid After Botox, and for How Long?
On the day of any procedure, regardless of type, avoid alcohol, saunas and intense exercise. The period after that differs by procedure.
- Day of the procedure: no alcohol, saunas or intense exercise
- Saunas and steam rooms: usually avoid for 7 to 10 days
- Alcohol: usually avoid for 3 days
Detailed instructions are given separately for each procedure. The periods above are general guidelines, so please confirm your actual schedule at your consultation.
How Should I Understand Botox Side Effects?
Botox is a treatment that relaxes muscles. That is why both the purpose of the treatment and the points to watch out for depend on which muscle it is applied to. The Botox treatments offered at Repic Clinic in Gangnam are as follows.
- Square jaw Botox: reduces the volume of the masseter (chewing) muscle to refine the face line
- Wrinkle Botox, 1 area: softens expression lines on the forehead, between the brows or around the eyes
- Wrinkle Botox, 3 areas: treats the forehead, between the brows and around the eyes together
How reactions appear and how strong they are differ with skin condition, lifestyle and medical history. It is a good idea to tell your doctor in advance about your medical history, any medications you take, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
What Should I Watch Out for When Combining Botox and Filler?
The two treatments do not overlap in how they work, so they can also be done on the same day. Botox relaxes muscles, and filler adds volume. However, applying both to the same area at the same time may affect how the filler is distributed. For this reason, it is advised that having Botox first and adding filler 7 to 14 days later makes results more predictable. The order and interval are designed differently depending on the area.
It is known that filler side effects more often come from injection technique than from the product itself. When choosing a clinic, you may want to check the following four points.
- Whether the filler is a genuine product officially imported under KFDA (check the box and sticker)
- Whether the practitioner maps the blood vessels before injecting (areas such as between the brows, the nose and the nasolabial folds need particular care)
- Whether hyaluronidase (a filler-dissolving agent) for emergency treatment is always kept on hand
- Whether the practitioner is the director
Repic Clinic states that it meets all four. After filler, it is recommended not to press on the treated area for 1 to 2 weeks and to postpone drinking alcohol for at least 3 days.
Who Handles the Consultation and Treatment Design?
Repic Clinic states as a shared principle that the directors personally design the treatment plan and apply it according to each patient's condition instead of using a uniform protocol. The five directors are as follows.
Dr. Yong-Heon Ha, head director, is a regular member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Laser Medicine and the Korean Society for Laser, Dermatology and Hair.
Dr. Seung-yong Shin is a regular member of the Korean Society for Laser, Dermatology and Hair and is introduced as a Main Medical Staff member for Juvederm, Chaeum and Ulthera.
Dr. Kang Mijeong has clinical experience in family medicine and is a regular member of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine, the Korean Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Laser Medicine and the Korean Society of Anti-Aging Medicine.
Dr. Kim Hyojin has clinical experience in pediatrics.
Dr. Seung-won Lee is a regular member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Laser Medicine and the Korean Society of Anti-Aging Medicine.
The clinic is located at 318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, basement level 1 and floor 2. Treatment-specific guidance is available through a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I not do on the day of Botox?
On the day of the procedure, avoid alcohol, saunas and intense exercise. This guidance applies to most procedures, not just Botox. The restriction periods after that differ by procedure, so please get separate guidance at your consultation.
When can I go to a sauna and drink alcohol after Botox?
After Botox, saunas and steam rooms are usually avoided for 7 to 10 days and alcohol for about 3 days. The periods may vary with the treatment area and your individual condition, so please follow the guidance of the clinic that treated you first.
Can I have Botox and filler on the same day?
Same-day treatment is possible. However, for more predictable results, it is advised to have Botox first and add filler 7 to 14 days later. Applying both to the same area at the same time may affect how the filler is distributed, so the order and interval are designed differently depending on the area.
What should I check to reduce the risk of filler side effects?
Please check whether the product is genuine (officially imported under KFDA), whether the practitioner maps the blood vessels before injecting, whether hyaluronidase is always kept on hand, and whether the practitioner is the director. This is because filler side effects more often come from injection technique than from the product.
Does everyone react the same way to Botox?
No. Effects, reactions and recovery time can differ with skin condition, lifestyle and medical history. If you tell your doctor about your medical history and medications in advance, you can receive precautions suited to you.
What Botox treatments can I consult about at Repic Clinic in Gangnam?
The clinic offers square jaw Botox, wrinkle Botox for 1 area (a choice of forehead, between the brows or around the eyes) and wrinkle Botox for 3 areas (forehead, between the brows and around the eyes together). Whether to combine them with filler can be confirmed together in a consultation with the director.
Related Official Information
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※ This content is for general information only and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before any procedure. Results, downtime and side effects vary from person to person.