Botox
Pre Care Instructions
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Avoid the use of Aspirin, NSAIDS (ibuprofen), Ginkgo Biloba, Garlic Supplements, Green Tea, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamins A and E, Garlic or Turmeric supplement, and essential fatty acids for up to 1 week pre and post injection as they will increase your risk of bleeding/bruising.
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Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to avoid extra bruising.
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You may take Arnica tablets 2-3 days prior to your injection to reduce the risk of bruising.
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Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2-3 days before and after treatment (examples: tretinoin/retin-a, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone).
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Inform your provider if you are or may be pregnant or breastfeeding or allergic to previous Botox, Myobloc, Dysport or Xeomin ingredients.
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Inform your provider if you have a history of neurologic disorder such as Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Inform your provider if you have a history of keloidal scarring.
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Please inform your provider if you have any questions about Botox treatment and if it is right for you prior to the treatment.
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Arrive with a clean face. Please do not wear makeup.
Post Care Instructions
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It is best to try to exercise your treated muscles for 1-2 hours after treatment (example: practice frowning, raise your eyebrows, and squint). This helps to work the product into your muscles.
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Stay in a vertical position for 4 hours following injection. Do not rest your head or lie down; sit upright.
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Ice but avoid firm pressure for 15 minutes to injection sites. You can repeat this 3 times the day of treatment. Please protect your skin with a soft cloth or towel with ice treatment. Direct ice application to skin can cause burn or soft tissue injury.
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You may take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) if you experience any mild tenderness/discomfort.
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Do not use Aspirin or NSAIDS (ibuprofen) after Botox injection.
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Do not massage treated areas after treatment.
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After treatment there will be moderate swelling and redness with possibility of bruising. You may apply or take Arnica tablets to help decrease the amount of bruising.
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Avoid extended UV or sun exposure until any redness/swelling has subsided. Apply SPF sunscreen without putting pressure to injection sites.
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Avoid strenuous activity or exercise for 24 hours after the procedure to reduce bruising and leakage of Botox into surrounding tissue. You may resume other normal activities/routines immediately.
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Avoid laser, IPL, or skin tightening treatments of the area for a minimum of 2 weeks (or as directed by your provider) after injection.
Possible Side Effects
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You may experience a mild amount of tenderness or stinging during and following injection.
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Redness and swelling are normal and expected. Some bruising may also be visible.
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You may gently wash your face and apply your routine facial moisturizer after the procedure. Remember to not apply pressure to the injection site.