• Avoiding Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin, Motrin, Vitamin E, fish oil, St. John’s Wort, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products 14 days prior to treatment will help decrease your chance of bruising.

• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your treatment to reduce the chances of bruising.

• Schedule your injections appt at least 1 month prior to a special event, such as a wedding or vacation. To allow yourself time for a follow-up 2 weeks prior. Results may take up to 2 weeks to appear. Bruising and swelling may be apparent in that period of time.

• You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• If you have an egg allergy, history of Lou Gehrig’s, peripheral nerve issues, myasthenia gravis, previous muscle weakness with carcinoma, blurred or double vision or drooping upper lids, you are not a candidate for neurotoxin.

• You are NOT a candidate if you have an active infection in the area of treatment.

• Remain upright for 4 hours post-treatment.

• No vigorous exercise or activities (heavy lifting, cardio, yoga, etc.) for 24-48 hours.

• Avoid facial massaging, GUA SHA, Clairsonic, facials, or firm pressure to treatment areas for 10 days.

• Avoid tanning beds, steam rooms, and saunas for 10 days.

• Avoid applying makeup for 24 hours to areas of treatment.

• If there is bruising at the injection site, apply ice.

• Allow 14 days for maximum effect to be appreciated. At 14 days, if any adjustments are needed, please contact the office.