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There is a paucity of published research evidence to support post-treatment recommendations commonly provided to patients following botulinum toxin injections. The purpose of this article is to review both the advice that is given to patients by aesthetic practitioners and the available evidence to substantiate these recommendations. A small body of evidence supports the recommendations for exercising treated muscles post administration to increase the uptake of botulinum toxin and avoiding ultraviolet B radiation with the use of a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of ≥30. Further studies are required to confirm these recommendations. There is no published evidence to support the recommendations of avoiding massaging the treated area, strenuous exercise, lying or bending down, of flying within 24 hours of administration. The practice of cooling to soothe and reduce bruising should no longer be recommended until further research is available.
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing – Mark Allen Group
Published: Jun 2, 2018
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