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NEUROTOXIN
PRE-CARE & AFTERCARE

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

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Please be sure none of the following apply to you:

  • Pregnant/Nursing

  • Under 18 years old

  • Have myesthenia gravis or other neuromuscular disease

  • Recent eye surgery (including LASIX) one month prior or one month post treatment

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Please avoid the following for 24-48 hours prior to your procedure if possible, as they can increase risk or bruising:

  • Aspirin, Ibuprofen/NSAIDs, prescription blood thinners

  • Nicotine and nicotine-containing products

  • Excessive caffeine (one serving per day is OK)

  • Vitamin E, Fish Oil Supplements

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AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT

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  • Do not go to sleep or lay flat for 4 hours

  •  Avoid exercise for 24 hours

  • Do not undergo other facial treatments, or touch your face aside from gentle cleansing for 24 hours

  • Avoid excessive alcohol

 

Minor headache, redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising or tingling may be present for up to 24 hours.

Although extremely uncommon- If you develop any trouble swallowing, breathing, speaking or vision impairment, please contact your healthcare provider immediately.

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