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:
- Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, and other blood-thinning medications
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid fish oil supplements as may increase bleeding
Aftercare instructions for injections:
- Avoid laying down flat for minimum of 4 hours post injections
- Avoid rubbing or massaging area for at least 24 hours
- Avoid ingesting aspirin, alcohol, fish oil, vitamin E, and other medications known to have diuretic effect for 24 hours
- Avoid strenuous activities and extensive sun and heat exposure
- Avoid applying cosmetics
* You may have temporary blushing, bruising, swelling, tenderness around treatment sites. This is normal and should resolve within a few days.