Neurotoxin/Dermal Filler: Pre and Post Care Tips
These are just guidelines to follow to get the optimal results from each treatment. If you have any questions or concerns please contact our office and speak with a professional who can further assist you.
Pre-Treatment Tips
To minimize any complications and adverse reactions please follow these simple tips to get optimal results from your treatments.
DO NOT consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising)
Refrain from using any anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications 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 toxin/dermal filler appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending. Results from the Dermal Filler and Toxin injections will take approximately 5-7 days to appear and up to 14 days to settle to see the final result. Also, bruising and swelling may occur in that time period.
Discontinue Retin-A 2 days before and 2 days after treatment.
Start taking Arnica at least 2 days prior to help the bruising and swelling,
Reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a cold sore or rash in the area to be treated.
If you have a history of cold sores please let your provider know, they may put you on an antiviral medication prior to treatment.
Be sure to have breakfast, including food and plenty of water before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during or after your treatment.
You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
NEUROTOXIN: Aftercare Tips
Do NOT touch the treated area for 4 hours following treatment.
Avoid receiving facial/laser treatments or microdermabrasion after neurotoxin injections or dermal fillers for at least 10 days.
Avoid looking down (especially while using your phone) for 4 hours after treatment.
Do NOT lie down for 4 hours after your neurotoxin treatment. This will prevent the neurotoxin from tracking into the orbit of your eye and causing drooping eyelids.
It can take approximately 4 to 7 days 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 heavy lifting or vigorous exercise for 6 hours after treatment.
DERMAL FILLER: Aftercare Tips
Avoid significant movement or massaging of the treated area. Unless instructed by the provider.
Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours.
Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excess swelling.
If you have swelling you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.
You may use Tylenol for discomfort.
Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.