For exercise and sports, Dr. Kim advises avoiding strenuous activity, saunas, hot showers, or heavy sweating for the first 3–5 days to minimize migration risk and support precise muscle relaxation. Activities generating excessive facial heat, friction, or pressure should be postponed briefly to protect treatment precision. Expected Timeline Days 1–2: Mild redness or pinpoint marks are common but fade rapidly. Most patients return to work and social activities the following day. Days 3–7: Any minor bruising resolves. Initial muscle softening becomes noticeable. Week 2–4: Full relaxation sets in, smoothing dynamic lines with natural expression preserved. After 4 weeks: Optimal refinement achieved, lasting 3–6 months with peak harmony. To protect your results, adhere to a gentle routine: mild cleansing, light moisturizing, and strict sun protection while avoiding actives like retinol, alcohol-based products, smoking, or drinking for the first week. With a recovery period far shorter than invasive treatments, Botox provides a seamless transition back to daily life, ideal for sophisticated wrinkle relaxation without disruption.