Contraindications
- You are not a candidate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have been diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder such as Multiple Sclerosis, or have open sores in the treatment area.
Before your procedure
- Schedule your injection at a time when minor swelling or bruising will not disrupt your social obligations.
- If you have a history of cold sores, please inform your provider prior to treatment. The doctor will need to write a prescription to pre-treat to eliminate the chances of you developing a cold sore post treatment.
- Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications 10-14 days prior to treatment. Medications such as: Aspirin, Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil Supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections. Alcohol can also thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising post-injection, so we recommend you avoid alcoholic beverages several days prior to injections.
- Schedule your appointment at least 1-2 weeks prior to a special event, such as a wedding or a vacation due to risk of bruising and swelling post treatment.
- Reschedule your appointment at least 48 hours in advance if you have a severe rash, cold sore, or blemish in the treatment area.
- To decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment, ensure you have had a recent meal, including food and drink, before your procedure.
- Please warn the provider if you have a history of fainting.
- Consider taking Arnica tablets 1 week prior to injections to prevent bruising.
- Day of your procedure
- Do not wear makeup, contact lenses, or jewelry on the day of your procedure.
- Do not use hairspray, gel, or mousse.
What to expect
- A small bruise may appear at the site of injection.
- It can take approximately 4 to 7 days for results to be seen and it should be almost fully in effect at 2 weeks postinjection. The effects of the injections can be seen as early as 5 days post-injection, and as late as 3 weeks post-injection. Most people see an effect in about a week (or less). Full effect, especially for furrows between the eyebrows, can take a full 2-3 weeks.
- If the desired result is not seen after 2 weeks of your treatment, you may need additional product. If you were not already scheduled for a recheck, please contact our office for a recheck if you feel corrections are needed.
- The effects of neurotoxin products can last from about 1 to 6 months, with the average being about 3-4 months.
After your procedure
- Do NOT manipulate the treated area for 4 hours following treatment.
- Do NOT receive facials, facial laser treatments or microdermabrasion for at least 10 days after injections.
- Do NOT lie down or perform activities involving straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise for 4 hours after your neurotoxin treatment. This will prevent the product from migrating into the area around your eye and causing drooping of the eyelid.
- Exercise the treated muscles 10 times per hour for the next day or two to increase the effect of the injections.
Precautions
- If you experience any of the following symptoms, contact our office immediately: dusky or white discoloration of injected areas, mottling or unusual bruising, severe or increasing pain, redness, increased warmth or coolness to touch, severe swelling, itching, blisters, difficulty swallowing or smiling, fever, or chills. If you notice the onset of any of these symptoms, call our office immediately at (818) 458-9556 to speak with a provider. If the symptoms are severe, please call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Follow-up
- Schedule your follow-up appointment after your procedure is done.
Contraindications
- You are not a candidate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have been diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder such as Multiple Sclerosis, or have open sores in the treatment area.
Before your procedure
- Schedule your injection at a time when minor swelling or bruising will not disrupt your social obligations.
- If you have a history of cold sores, please inform your provider prior to treatment. The doctor will need to write a prescription to pre-treat to eliminate the chances of you developing a cold sore post treatment.
- Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications 10-14 days prior to treatment. Medications such as: Aspirin, Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil Supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections. Alcohol can also thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising post-injection, so we recommend you avoid alcoholic beverages several days prior to injections.
- Schedule your appointment at least 1-2 weeks prior to a special event, such as a wedding or a vacation due to risk of bruising and swelling post treatment.
- Reschedule your appointment at least 48 hours in advance if you have a severe rash, cold sore, or blemish in the treatment area.
- To decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment, ensure you have had a recent meal, including food and drink, before your procedure.
- Please warn the provider if you have a history of fainting.
- Consider taking Arnica tablets 1 week prior to injections to prevent bruising.
- Day of your procedure
- Do not wear makeup, contact lenses, or jewelry on the day of your procedure.
- Do not use hairspray, gel, or mousse.
What to expect
- A small bruise may appear at the site of injection.
- It can take approximately 4 to 7 days for results to be seen and it should be almost fully in effect at 2 weeks postinjection. The effects of the injections can be seen as early as 5 days post-injection, and as late as 3 weeks post-injection. Most people see an effect in about a week (or less). Full effect, especially for furrows between the eyebrows, can take a full 2-3 weeks.
- If the desired result is not seen after 2 weeks of your treatment, you may need additional product. If you were not already scheduled for a recheck, please contact our office for a recheck if you feel corrections are needed.
- The effects of neurotoxin products can last from about 1 to 6 months, with the average being about 3-4 months.
After your procedure
- Do NOT manipulate the treated area for 4 hours following treatment.
- Do NOT receive facials, facial laser treatments or microdermabrasion for at least 10 days after injections.
- Do NOT lie down or perform activities involving straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise for 4 hours after your neurotoxin treatment. This will prevent the product from migrating into the area around your eye and causing drooping of the eyelid.
- Exercise the treated muscles 10 times per hour for the next day or two to increase the effect of the injections.
Precautions
- If you experience any of the following symptoms, contact our office immediately: dusky or white discoloration of injected areas, mottling or unusual bruising, severe or increasing pain, redness, increased warmth or coolness to touch, severe swelling, itching, blisters, difficulty swallowing or smiling, fever, or chills. If you notice the onset of any of these symptoms, call our office immediately at (818) 458-9556 to speak with a provider. If the symptoms are severe, please call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Follow-up
- Schedule your follow-up appointment after your procedure is done.
