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Aftercare guide

Skincare after Botox and filler

The short answerAfter Botox or filler, keep your routine gentle for the first day: no rubbing, massaging or facials. A post-injection serum such as Alastin INhance supports the skin after treatment, and a breathable foundation can cover any bruising once your injector says makeup is fine.

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The post-injection routine

Simple, gentle and built around the injection sites.

  1. 1skinbetter science Cleansing Gel 8ozCleanse

    Cleansing Gel 8oz

    skinbetter scienceA mild gel cleanser suitable for sensitive and compromised skin. Wash gently, without pressing on treated areas.$48

  2. 2Alastin INhance Post-Injection SerumSupport

    INhance Post-Injection Serum

    AlastinAlastin designed it to complement injectables such as dermal fillers, with ChromaFADE Technology to help improve the appearance of skin post-injection.$66

  3. 3Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF36Protect

    HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF36

    AlastinA tinted mineral SPF 36 that evens out the look of skin while you wait for any marks to settle.$79

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Day by day

General guidance. Your provider's aftercare instructions come first.

First 4 hoursStay upright, do not touch or rub the injection sites, skip the gym. Follow your injector's specific instructions.
First 24 hoursGentle cleanse only around injection sites. No facials, massages, saunas or face-down treatments.
Day 2 onwardNormal routine back, plus the post-injection serum. Makeup over bruises once your injector says so.

How to cover bruising after filler

Bruising is common after filler and usually fades over one to two weeks. Once your injector says makeup is fine, a breathable foundation covers it well. Oxygenetix was originally created with post-procedure skin in mind and is the one we stock for exactly this. Pick your shade on the Oxygenetix page.

For more on why bruising happens and how long it lasts, our injectors wrote a full guide to Botox bruising.

When can you get a facial after Botox?

Most injectors ask you to wait at least 24 hours and some prefer up to two weeks before facials, massage or anything that presses on the face, so the product stays where it was placed. Ask yours.

Also used by our injectors

Regenerating Skin Nectar is the other Alastin product we hand out after procedures, filler included.

Regenerating Skin Nectar

Alastin
Regenerating Skin Nectar
$236

Questions people ask

Can I wash my face after Botox?

Yes, gently. Avoid rubbing or pressing on the injection sites for the first day.

Can I use my normal skincare after filler?

Usually from the next day, but skip exfoliants, retinoids and massage tools on treated areas for a few days.

What helps bruises after filler fade?

Time, mostly. Ask your injector what they recommend for your bruise. Makeup can cover it once they say the skin is ready.

How long to wait for a facial after Botox?

At least 24 hours, often longer. Your injector will give you a specific window.

Treatment at BHRC

Botox and neurotoxins

Questions about bruising or downtime? Our injectors are happy to talk it through.

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Products are dispensed by Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center, an authorized retailer. This guide is general education, not medical advice. Follow the aftercare instructions from your own provider.