Pre & Post Procedure Instructions
Botox (Pre)
- Avoid alcohol 24 hours before
- Avoid blood thinners for 2 days before (NSAIDS, Aspirin, Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, St. John's Wart, Fish Oil/Omega 3's)
- Avoid Retin-A 2 days before and 2 days after
Botox (Post)
- Keep head upright for 4 hours after
- No vigorous exercise for 24 hours after
- Limit alcohol that evening to 1 drink
- Avoid rubbing and applying pressure to the face for 24 hours
- Avoid facials for 5 days. No lasers for 24 hours
- If bruising occurs at injection site - ice area for first 24 hours
Fillers (Pre)
- Avoid alcohol 24 hours before
- Avoid blood thinners for 2 days before (Aspirin, Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, St. John's Wart, Fish Oil/Omega 3's)
Fillers (Post)
- No vigorous exercise for 24 hours after
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
- No use of straws for 24 hours for lip filler
- For swelling or to prevent swelling & bruising you can take Arnica, eat pineapple, use cold compresses.
- You may take Tylenol for discomfort.
- Sleep face up & elevated if possible
- Avoid high sodium foods for 24-48 hours. This may contribute to increased swelling.
- Ice the treated area off and on for 24 hours to decrease swelling and minimize bruising.
- No facials or massage for 1 week. No laser for 2 weeks.
