Patient Resources
The following are recommendations for pre & post care to reduce possible side effects and give you optimal results.
BOTOX/ DYSPORT
Immediately following your injections, you should avoid the following:
- Vigorous exercise for 24 hours.
- Massages for 24 hours.
- Saunas for 24 hours.
- Avoid direct sunlight for 4 hours after treatment.
- Do not apply make-up, massage, or rub areas of injection for 4 hours after treatment.
- Do not lay down 4 hours. Keep upright position.
- Avoid headwear that fits tightly across the forehead.Â
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Botox® & Dysport® will gradually kick in and their full effect is seen in about 14 days.
- Treatment slowly wears off by 60-90 days.
HOW TO CARE
Re-treat at 3-4 months to maintain results.
FILLERS
HOW TO PREPARE
Take homeopathic Arnica pellets daily for 3 days before your treatment to minimize bruising and swelling from your injections. Arnica is available over the counter at your local pharmacy. To further minimize your risk of bruising, do not use any of the following 14 days prior to treatment:
- Aspirin
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve)
- Fish Oil
- Vitamin E Supplements
- Please avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The most common side effects after an injection:
- Redness
- Bruising
- Tenderness
- Swelling
WHAT TO AVOID AFTER TREATMENT
- Rubbing, touching, or massaging the treated area(s).
- Do not apply make-up & skin care products for 12 hours post treatment.
- Do not let your pets or phone touch area of injection.
- Do not exercise for 24 hours.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for 24 hours (see list above).
- Dental visits, microneedling, laser or chemical peels for 2 weeks.
- Excessive heat for 24 hours
SCULPTRA®
HOW TO PREPARE
Take homeopathic Arnica pellets daily, for 3 days before your treatment to minimize bruising and swelling from your injections. Arnica is available over the counter at your local pharmacy. To further minimize your risk of bruising, do not use any of the following 14 days prior to treatment:
- Aspirin
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve)
- Fish Oil
- Vitamin E Supplements
- Please avoid alcohol for 24 hours before the treatment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The most common side effects after an injection:
- Redness
- Bruising
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Feeling of fullness/pressure to area of injection
WHAT TO AVOID AFTER TREATMENT
- Rubbing, touching, or massaging the treated area(s).
- Do not apply make-up & skin care products for 12 hours post treatment.
- Do not let your pets or phone touch area of injection.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for 24 hours (see list above).
- Dental visits, microneedling, laser or chemical peels for 2 weeks.
HOW TO CARE
- Massage treated area for 5 minutes, 5 times per day for 5 days.
