Botox Anit-wrinkle Aftercare

Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising)

Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications (ubless prescribed), if possible for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.

Schedule your Dermal Filler and Botox appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Results from the Dermal Filler and Botox injections will take approximately 4 to 7 days to appear. Also bruising and swelling may be apparent in that time period.

Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of light headedness during your treatment.

You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do NOT manipulate the treated area for 3 hours following treatment. Do NOT receive facial/ laser treatments or microdermabrasion after Botox injections for at least 10 days.

Exercising the treated area after Botox treatments helps the Botox find its way to the muscle and take effect faster.

Do NOT lie down for three hours after your Botox treatment. This will prevent the Botox from tracking into the orbit of your eye and causing drooping eyelid.

It can take up to two weeks for results to be seen. If the desired result is not seen after 2 weeks of your treatment you may need additional Botox. 

Do NOT perform activities involving straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise for 6 hours after treatment. This will keep the Botox in the injected area and not elsewhere.

Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours

Use UV protection if going in the sun to ensure you botox lasts longer 

Turn facial setting off on sunbeds or avoid sunbeds for at least one week post treatment until botox has taken. 

Avoid saunas and hot baths until botox has taken to prevent sweating product out,