Before the Procedure

• If possible, avoid anti-inflammatory or blood-thinning medications for 1 week before your appointment. Medications and supplements like ginseng,  Ginkgo Biloba, vitamin E, aspirin, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, St. John’s Wort, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Advil, and other NSAIDS have can increase the risk of swelling and bruising after injections.

• Do not consume coffee and alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to the appointment to minimize the risk of bruising.

• Have a good meal and enough water prior to your treatment to minimize the probability of lightheadedness during your treatment.

• Do not use Retin-A for 2 days before and 2 days after your appointment.

• If you are planning to attend special events like a wedding or a vacation, schedule your appointment at least 2 weeks prior to that day. Results from the botox injections will take between 4 and 7 days to appear. Also, swelling and bruising may be apparent during that time.

• If you have a blemish, a cold sore, or a rush in the facial area to be treated, please reschedule your appointment.

• If you have a history of cold sores, please let us know.

After the Procedure

• Do not manipulate the treated area for 3 hours following treatment.

• Do not receive any aesthetic treatments in the injection area for at least 2 weeks.

• Do not lie down for 4 hours after your treatment and do not perform activities involving intensive exercise, heavy lifting, or straining for 6 hours after treatment. This will prevent the neurotoxin from travelling to undesired areas.