Botox recovery, day by day
What happens after Botox, from the procedure itself to the day the result is final. Everything here is what we tell our own patients, in the order they need to hear it.
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Day 1
Final result
Day 120
The timeline
Days are counted from the procedure. Where a range is normal, the earlier end is shown — ask your surgeon before taking it as the date.
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Day 0 · Procedure
Treatment
Ten minutes. Stay upright for four hours and avoid rubbing the treated area.
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Day 1 · Exercise
Exercise
Normal exercise from the next day.
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Day 3 · Result
First effect
Movement begins to soften.
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Day 14 · Check-up
Review
The full effect is visible; any adjustment is made at this appointment.
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Day 120 · Result
Time to repeat
Most people return at three to four months.
Recovery varies between people. Smoking, diabetes, how big the case was and how carefully the aftercare is followed all move these dates, usually later rather than earlier.
How long to stay in Istanbul
The package allows 0 nights, which covers the procedure, the checks and the final review before you fly. Staying one extra day is the cheapest insurance against a flight that gets moved.
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