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botox pre-treatment instructions

Before Botox Treatment:

Avoid aspirin (any product containing acetylsalicylic acid, such as Excedrin), vitamin E,

St. John’s Wort, and other dietary supplements including: ginkgo, evening primrose oil,
garlic, feverfew, and ginseng for 2 weeks. Aspirin can be continued if it is prescribed.

Avoid ibuprofen (e.g., Advil, Motrin) and alcohol for 2 days.
If possible, come to your appointment with a cleanly washed face without make-up.
Do not schedule a massage or facial on the same day of your treatment.
Book your Botox at least 2-3 weeks before that special event.
If you are on antibiotics for any reason, schedule your treatment 1 week after you

completed them and are infection free.

Before Treatment General Recommendations:

If you are prone to herpetic outbreaks (cold sores/Herpes simplex), please inform me,

and my Medical Director can recommend you appropriate prescription/supplement to
decrease an outbreak risk prior to treatments.

Avoid excessive sun exposure and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily of SPF 30 or

higher for one week prior to treatment.

The use of Arnica Montana (available at health food stores) may help with bruising. It is

available both topically (as a gel/cream) or orally. You can start this 4 days prior to your
treatment if you desire.

Try to avoid caffeine, green tea, and detox pills the day of your treatment.

post treatment instructions

Visible bumps may be seen at the injection sites. These are normal and may last up to a few hours. ·
Botox will start to work in 2 to 7 days and peak in about 2 weeks. Please note, if additional

product is needed, it will not be injected until 14 days after your initial injection. Results last 3 to 4 months on average.

Do not lie down for 4 hours post injection (no bending over during this time).
Do not massage the treated areas on the day of treatment.
Do not do strenuous exercise or any other activity that may elevate your core body temperature for 24 to 48 hours following your injection.
Do not get a massage, do microdermabrasion, or any other activity that may manipulate the muscles of the face for 48 hours.
If forehead was treated, do not wear hats or headbands for 48 hours.
You may cleanse your face normally this evening, but please do not massage the injected area. If you routinely use a Clarisonic brush, do not use tonight. Also, do not use any abrasive exfoliants or scrubs.
Bruising may be seen. This happens in a small percentage of treatments but will not affect your treatment results. There also may be some discomfort associated with it. Bruising should resolve within one week. The use of Arnica Montana (available at health food stores) may help with bruising.
Cosmetics, moisturizers, lotions may be used the next day, but do not apply extreme pressure or do anything that may cause discomfort.
Exercising the muscles in the treated area may help the product get into the muscle faster, but has no effect on the overall efficacy of the treatment (You can “make faces” up to 10 times per hour for the first few hours after treatment).
Headaches may be a possible side effect. OTC (Over-The-Counter) Ibuprofen or acetaminophen may be used as needed as directed on the package.
Sensitive or blurry vision is possible for 2 to 3 days post-treatment. Wear sunglasses and moisturize eyes with moisturizing OTC eye drops as directed on the package.
Flu-like symptoms are rare, but may last 2 to 3 days. Fluids, rest, and OTC Tylenol/Motrin may be used as directed on the package.

***Call/text me immediately if you experience any symptoms or problems other than those listed above.