Neurotoxin Pre/Post 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.

Avoid strenuous exercise or activities that significantly increase your heart rate, blood pressure, or body temperature.
Avoid massages or yoga

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.