Neurotoxin Pre/Post Instructions

Pre-Treatment Instructions

  • 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.  

Post-Treatment Instructions

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
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
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.