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Botox aftercare and recovery time | Washing, makeup and what to avoid

What happens after Botox, how long it lasts, and when washing and makeup resume, as stated on official Seoul branch websites, with sources and check dates.

Direct answer

The official pages of 25 Seoul branches differ: most say temporary bruising or swelling may appear at the injection points and fade within a few days, while some state that daily activities can resume immediately (checked 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08). Each branch's statement is listed below; recovery varies by person, so follow the treating doctor's instructions.

What each clinic's official page says

Reviewed English rendering of each branch's official Korean text; follow the link for the original wording.

Frequently asked questions

When can I wash my face and wear makeup after Botox?

Official pages say washing and makeup are possible from about 2-3 hours after treatment. Follow the branch that treats you.

What can happen after Botox?

The official pages mention temporary bruising, swelling and raised bumps; some say slight stiffness may occur early, the legs may tire faster during hard activity after calf injections, and drooping eyelids or asymmetry may appear if the injection position is wrong.

Data limitations
  • These are statements on each branch's official page checked 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08, not medical advice; recovery varies by person.
  • The English text is a reviewed rendering: it keeps the recovery course, timing and precautions and leaves out wording that promotes effects, compares, or reassures; follow each source link for the original.
  • Only the 25 Seoul branches whose official website and medical-institution registry identity match and whose statement was reviewed are listed; branches whose statement mixes in other treatments are left out.
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