PROCEDURE
INSTRUCTIONS
TO PREPARE FOR
BOTOX
Come to the appointment with a clean face and skip the makeup.
Be prepared to remain upright for 4-6 hours after treatment.
Avoid blood-thinning medications (with doctor's consent)for 1-2 weeks if possible.
No vigorous exercise day of treatment.
Avoid alcohol 1-2 days before/after injection to reduce bruising and swelling risk.
Botox injections do not typically cause bruising or bleeding, there is a small risk as with any needle injection. Side-effects are typically minimal if any at all. Pain, redness, & swelling are most common. Mild headache is very rare and can resolve quickly.
TO PREPARE FOR
FILLER TREATMENT
Eat well & hydrate before you arrive so you feel your best and your body is fueled to heal.
Come to your appointment with a clean face, please no makeup! This will minimize risk of infection and contamination. Cleanse skin and skip makeup.
Avoid any dental work TWO weeks prior. The oral bacteria released can cause filler nodules/lumps, even weeks or months later.
Avoid vaccines TWO weeks prior. Rarely facial swelling has occurred in filler patients who got the COVID vaccine. This seems to be temporary. No one knows if there is a "safe" period for receiving filler around the time of COVID vaccine. Best to avoid any risk.
Avoid alcohol 1-2 days prior and 24 hours post-injection.
Avoid blood-thinning medications (with doctor's consent) and herbal supplements 1-2 weeks prior (including Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Vitamin E, CoQ10, Ginkgo, St. John's Wort, Omega, Garlic, Fish Oil).
*You may take Arnica Montana 24 hours prior to injection to reduce swelling & bruising
POST CARE
Follow these post-care instructions for best results and speedy healing.
Take time to rest! Your body heals best this way.
Use ice if needed. A wrapped pack for 5 minutes, 3 times/day. Take Tylenol for soreness. Peak swelling occurs around day 2.
No vigorous exercise or activity for 2-3 days after treatment, or when swelling subsides. Give your body time to rest & heal.
Keep it clean and treat it gently. Do not apply any makeup for the rest of the treatment day. Do not massage or manipulate the treatment area.
Try not to sleep directly on the area filler was placed for 2-3 days. Sleep on your back with your head elevated if possible. For lip filler, no kissing for 24 hours.
Side-effects can include bruising, bleeding swelling, and tenderness at the injection site. A rare side-effect could include infection of the site. I am very meticulous with the aseptic technique to prevent this.
Botox and dermal fillers have not been tested in pregnancy or breastfeeding, therefore I will not treat you if pregnant or breastfeeding, or are trying to become pregnant. Your health & safety are the most important things!
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about our procedures and would like to discuss directly with us before booking, please get in touch with us!