• Please arrive for your appointment with a clean face and without makeup.

• Avoid alcohol and smoking 24 hours prior to treatment.  

• Avoid unnecessary blood-thinning medications (e.g. NSAIDs like ibuprofen), but please take all medications that are prescribed by your primary physician as you normally would.

• Please notify your provider if you are currently on or have recently taken any antibiotics, as certain medications can affect treatment results.

• To minimize the risk of bruising or bleeding at injection sites, avoid taking unnecessary blood-thinning medications, supplements, or herbs, if possible. These may include aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, and other herbal supplements. For patients taking daily over-the-counter or prescription blood-thinners or blood-thinning medications under the guidance of a health care professional, please continue these medications.

• If you have a history of herpes simplex virus (cold sores) in any treatment areas, notify your provider, as pre-treatment with an anti-viral medication will be required. Your provider will give you specific instructions.

• Notify your provider if you have any important events in the two-week period following your neurotoxin treatment.  

FOR THE NEXT 4 HOURS

• Do not lie down and minimize bending over

• Refrain from manipulating/massaging the treated areas

• Wash your face gently and avoid vigorously scrubbing any treated areas

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FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

• Avoid strenuous exercise or activities that significantly increase your heart rate, blood pressure, or body temperature.

• Avoid massages or yoga

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FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS

• Avoid facials, microdermabrasion, and laser/energy-based treatments.

• Contact your provider if you are unsure about a particular service within this timeframe.  

• For most patients, results start appearing in 3-5 days, with full results appreciated roughly 2 weeks after injection. We recommend a follow-up appointment for any additional touch-up treatment 2-3 weeks after your initial visit.