Pre & Post Care Instructions

Everything You Need To Know

Neuromodulators

Avoid medications that inhibit blood clotting such as vitamin E, Aspirin or NSAIDs for 7 days prior to treatment.

Arrive at your appointment with a clean face, no makeup if possible.
Redness and swelling at the injection site is normal and may last for 5-15 minutes after treatment. Mild tenderness and brusing may occur.
Do not perform activities involving straining, heaving lifting or vigorous exercise for the rest of the day.

Do not massage or manipulate injected areas for 24 hours after injections. Wash your face gently and use a light touch when applying make-up.
Avoid having a facial or resting your face in a massage cradle for 24 hours.
Do not lay down for four hours following injection, this helps to ensure the product does not spread to unwanted areas such as the eyelid.
Do no wear headbands or hats if they lie on the area that was injected.
If bruising appears, gently apply a cool compress to the area.
The most common side effect of Botulinum Toxin A injections is a headache, which may be treated with Tylenol.

Schedule your facial filler appointment at least four weeks prior to a special event that you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Bruising and swelling may be apparent for up to two weeks after your treatment and you may require refinement after the original treatment.
Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to treatment, as it can thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising.
Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood-thinning medications, if possible, for a period of two 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 thin the blood and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.
Discontinue Retin-A use two days before and two days after treatment
If you do not feel well, have a rash, cold sore, or blemish in the treatment area, please reschedule at least 24 hours in advance.

If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another outbreak of cold sores. Please let us know so you can be prescribed antiviral medication prior to treatment.
Please ensure to eat and drink prior to appointment to decrease chances of lightheadedness during treatment.
Please arrive at the office with a clean face. NO makeup, tinted moisturizer, sunscreen, etc. which may interfere with the procedure.
You may not receive treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Once you have received a facial filler treatment, the results will be apparent immediately and will last from several months to several years depending on the filler used, treatment area, and your individual biology. Due to the presence of lidocaine anesthetic in the gel formula, you may feel numbness or tingling immediately after the procedure. This will resolve within the hour.
Bruising may be visible initially, and then become more obvious the next day. It will fade over the next 7 to 14 days.
You may experience significant swelling after injections, especially if your lips were treated. Applying clean, cool compresses to the treatment area helps to reduce swelling.
Do not apply make-up over injection points for 24 hours after the procedure. If you need to hydrate your lips, simply apply Aquaphor with a clean Q-Tip.
Mild, non-painful swelling may last for up to two weeks.
Some people may experience a dull ache and/or tenderness in the treated areas. This will subside in 48-72 hours.
In the rare case of an adverse event, an antidote can be administered to partially or fully reverse the effects of treatment.