Before and After Care

PRE BOTOX/FILLER INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for 1 week prior to treatment. Medications such as: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Vitamin E, Fish Oil/Omega 3, Ginkgo Biloba or St. John’s Wort. These medications may increase the risk of bruising.
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to treatment. Alcohol may increase the risk of bruising.
If you have a history of cold sores and plan to do treatment around the mouth, let your provider know a few days prior to your appointment. They can prescribe medication to prevent an outbreak.
Avoid dental procedures for 2 week pre and post filler.
Be sure to eat and drink water prior to the appointment to decrease the chance of lightheadedness.
May take Tylenol 1 hour prior to appointment to help with discomfort.
May take oral Arnica and/or Bromelain prior to treatment to decrease the chance of bruising and swelling.
You cannot receive treatment if you are pregnant/nursing.
You are not a candidate for Botox if you have myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular disorder or allergy to human albumin.

Swelling, redness, tenderness and bruising may occur post injections. These usually subside within a few days after the treatment, but can last up to 2 weeks.
A cold compress may be applied immediately after treatment, and for the first 24 hours to reduce swelling/soreness.
May take oral Arnica and/or Bromelain and eat pineapple to expedite the healing process.
Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water.
Sleep with your head elevated until swelling has subsided.
Take Tylenol for discomfort every 4-6 hours.
Make-up can be worn 24 hours after treatment. Sooner may increase the chance of infection.
Takes 2 weeks for full results to become apparent. So please be patient.
Studies have shown that having a follow up treatment before the product has fully dissipated will enhance the lasting effect. Consult your provider about recommendations for touch up or follow up treatments.

Significant movement or massaging of the treated area.
Drinking alcohol for 48 hours.
NSAIDs/Blood thinning medications such as: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Vitamin E, Fish Oil/Omega 3, Ginkgo Biloba or St. John’s Wort.
Strenuous exercise for 48 hours to prevent bruising or swelling.
Excessive sun or heat, including saunas or tanning beds for 72 hours.
Consuming excess salts to avoid swelling.
Dental procedures for 2 weeks.

Diminished Vision
Severe or increasing pain.
Rash in areas injected or not injected. These include: White blotchy discoloration, gray dusky appearance or reddish blotchy, mottled skin or blisters.
Fever or Chills