Before Your Botox Treatment:

• To help avoid bruising, it is recommended to not take Advil, Motrin, Aspirin, Fish Oil, Vitamin E, or consume alcohol 3-5 days before your appointment.

• Do not use Botox if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of its ingredients, or suffer from any neurological disorders.

• Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal cream on the area to be treated.

• Always inform your clinician of all medications you may be taking as well as your medical history.

Botox Post-Treatment Instructions:

You may have bruising post treatment with Botox.  This is normal.  Botox doesn’t start working right away, the full effect and results can be seen as early as 2-10 days, but can take up to two weeks.

Do not lie down, rub or massage the treated areas for 4 hours after your treatment. 

Avoid exercising for 24 hours after your treatment.

Typically, the muscle action will return in 3-4 months.  At this point, a repeat treatment will be needed to relax the muscle and soften the lines again.  If you continue your treatments at regular intervals, the duration of each treatment may last longer. 

Dermal fillers are sterile gels consisting of Hyaluronic Acid.  These products are safe, FDA approved, and completely metabolized by the body.  Dermal fillers are used to restore volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth and for lip augmentation.

• Restylane

• Juvéderm

• Perlane

• Belotero

Before Your Dermal Filler Treatment:

• To help avoid bruising, it is recommended to not take Advil, Motrin, Aspirin, Fish Oil, Vitamin E, certain herbs (Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wart), or consume alcohol 3-5 days before your appointment.  Over the counter Arnica Montana, a homeopathic remedy, can also help prevent bruising if taken pre and post treatment.

• Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal cream on the area to be treated.

• Always inform your clinician of all medications you may be taking as well as your medical history. 

Dermal Filler Post-Treatment Instructions:

• You may have bruising and swelling post treatment with Dermal Fillers.  The swelling and bruising can persist for a couple of weeks.  

• Avoid sleeping on your stomach and side for 48 hours.  

• The use of ice will be at the discretion of your clinician.  

• If bruising persists, continue taking Arnica Montana for 3-5 days post treatment. 

Before your Laser appointment:

• Avoid tanning since tanning can affect the lasers ability to treat the skin effectively, resulting in undesired results. It is best to avoid any tanning for approximately one month prior to the treatment. 

• Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal cream on the area to be treated. 

Post Laser treatment:

• Avoid exposure to sun and/or tanning booths for one month post laser treatment.

• Avoid exfoliating or using products with alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, or retinols for 3-5 days post treatment.

• Avoid exercising or taking a hot bath for 24 hours post treatment.

• Some procedures will be provided with a cream to use after your treatment and you should use this as directed by your clinician.  

• Use a mild cleanser and mild moisturizer initially following your treatment as the skin is more sensitive.  

• An SPF 30 or higher should be worn everyday post treatment.