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Instructions for Pre and Post-Injectables


GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEUROTOXINS AND FILLERS:

Neurotoxins include:  Botox, Xeomin, Jeaveau, Dysport, Daxxify 

Fillers include:  Juvederm, Voluma, RHA, Restylene, Radiesse, etc (maintenance treatments are necessary every 6-12 months)

Instructions prior to injections:

  1. Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, and other blood-thinning medications
  2. Avoid alcohol
  3. Avoid fish oil supplements as may increase bleeding

Aftercare instructions for injections:

  1. Avoid laying down flat for minimum of 4 hours post injections 
  2. Avoid rubbing or massaging area for at least 24 hours
  3. Avoid ingesting aspirin, alcohol, fish oil, vitamin E, and other medications known to have diuretic effect for 24 hours
  4. Avoid strenuous activities and extensive sun and heat exposure
  5. Avoid applying cosmetics

* You may have temporary blushing, bruising, swelling, tenderness around treatment sites. This is normal and should resolve within a few days. 


 


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