Neurotoxin Pre and Post Treatmment Instructions

Please review and adhere to the following pre-treatment guidelines in preparation for your neurotoxin appointment. The following restrictions are in place to minimize the risk for any potential complications:

• If you can, please come to your appointment with a clean face, free of make-up.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages at least 24 hours prior to your appointment to reduce the risk of bruising.
• There are medications and supplements that increase your risk of bruising and/or swelling. Do not stop prescribed medications without discussing with your ordering physician. 
• Recommended supplements to avoid 7 days prior to your appointment:
• NSAIDs: Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Aleve  
• Fish oil
• Vitamin E
• Ginkgo Biloba
• St. John’s Wart

• You have had immunizations, medical procedures, illness, or infection in the past 2 weeks.
• You are prone to cold sores.
• You had an adverse event with previous injectables.
• You have any vacations or special events planned in the next 2 weeks.
• If you have had other cosmetic injections in the past 12 weeks.

• Avoid hot water, swimming, hot tubs, jacuzzies, steam rooms, saunas, and yoga for at least 4 hours following treatment. Avoid exercise for 24-48 hours. An increase in internal body temperature or sweating can make the neurotoxin treatment ineffective. 
• Avoid touching or manipulating the treated areas or lying down for 4 hours.
• Avoid wearing hats, visors, headbands, sunglasses, reading glasses or anything on the head or face that has the potential to move the neurotoxin for 4 hours.
• Treat skin gently, no scrubbing or mechanical exfoliation for 48 hours. 
• To avoid infection, avoid makeup for 24 hours.
• It will take about 24 hours for the injection sites to heal. It is normal to experience a headache, bruising, tenderness, and swelling after treatment. 
• Neurotoxins typically start to take effect around 2-10 days. Please give it a full 2 weeks to take effect before deciding if you need more.
• Be sure to schedule a 2 week follow-up appointment so I can assess your results and perform any enhancements if needed. 
• Schedule your next appointment in 3-4 months to maintain best results!