Do NOT manipulate the treated area for 3 hours following treatment.
Do NOT receive facial/ laser treatments or microdermabrasion after Botox injections for at least 10 days.
Ask your provider if you are not sure about the time frame of certain services.
Some providers believe that smiling and frowning right after Botox treatments helps the Botox find its way to the muscle into which it was injected after treated.
Do NOT lie down for 4 hours after your Botox treatment. This will prevent the Botox from tracking into the orbit of your eye and causing drooping eyelid.
It can take approximately 4 to 7 days for results to be seen. If the desired result is not seen after 2 weeks of your treatment you may need additional Botox.
Do NOT perform activities involving straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise for 6 hours after treatment. This will keep the Botox in the injected area and not elsewhere.
Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area. Unless instructed by the provider. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours.
Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excess swelling.
If you have swelling you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.
Use Tylenol for discomfort.
Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.
Take/ apply Arnica to help the bruising and swelling
Ice (but avoid firm pressure) for 15 minutes 3 times the day of treatment
You may take Acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness/discomfort
Massage the areas 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each time, for 5 days after treatment
After treatment there will be moderate swelling and redness with possibility of bruising. These symptoms will resolve in about 7 days. You may apply or take Arnica tablets to help decrease the amount of bruising
Avoid extended UV exposure until any redness/swelling has subsided. Apply SPF.
Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours to reduce bruising. You may resume other normal activities/routines immediately
Avoid laser, IPL, or skin tightening treatments of the area for at least 2-3 weeks
You may continue your topical products as mentioned above 1 week after injection
It is normal to experience bruising, redness, itching, swelling and/or soreness that may last from 2-5 days following your treatment. If you experience any pain or discomfort you may take Tylenol or other Acetaminophen-containing products as directed.
You may have a bruise at the blood draw site.
You may notice a tingling sensation while the cells are being activated.
In rare cases, skin infection or reaction may occur, which is easily treated with an antibiotic or inflammatory. Please contact our office immediately if you notice unusual discomfort.
Try to refrain from applying ice to the injected area as ice acts as an anti-inflammatory. Ice or cold compresses can be applied to reduce swelling if required.
Continue to avoid aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Voltaren and other anti-inflammatory medications for 3 days after your procedure (if possible, try for 7 days).
Avoid vigorous exercise, sun and heat exposure for at least 2 days after your treatment.
For the first 3 days, use shampoo that is pH balanced.
Do not use any hair products for at least 6 hours after your treatment.
Be sure to take a hot shower and wash your hair that evening, after the treatment, to promote the effects of PRP.
Avoid saunas, steam rooms, swimming for 2 days after your treatment.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and smoking for 3 days after treatment. Smokers do not heal well, and problems recur earlier, and results may take longer.
Avoid resuming Minoxidil (Formula 82M, Rogaine®), hair coloring, and straightening for 3 days.
Continue increased water intake the first week after your treatment.
Do not use blood thinning agents such as vitamin E, vitamin A, Ginko, Garlic, Flax, Cod Liver Oil, Essential Fatty Acids and at least one week after your treatment.
Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours
Sleep elevated on 2 pillows to improve swelling
Avoid touching your face for at least 4 hours
Do not expose the area to intense heat or sunlight (eg solarium or sauna)
Pain relief such as paracetamol may be taken as directed by your physician
Consider in clinic or at home LED. (Available from The Manse)
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
Do not use active skin care eg AHA, Retinols/Vitamin C
Avoid facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy based treatments and microdermabrasion for 2 weeks after treatment (unless advised by your injectable doctor). Please check with your physician before undergoing other facials within this time.
Do not massage the treated area unless instructed by your physician.
No makeup until the day after the procedure is ideal
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