Pre & Post Treatment Tips

 

Filler Pre-Care Tips

  1. Avoid alcohol 24 hours before to avoid extra bruising

  2. Avoid blood thinners (ASA, Ibuprofen, fish oil, Aleve, Vitamin E, etc.) for 1 week before appointment

  3. If you have a cardiovascular history, check with your doctor prior to stopping any medications

  4. Avoid topical “anti-aging” products (retinol, retinoids, glycolic acid, etc) 2 days before

  5. Inform your provider if you have a history of Perioral Herpes to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment

  6. Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, might be pregnant, allergic to any ingredients

  7. Avoid receiving any vaccine within 2 weeks prior to appointment date

Filler Post-Care Tips

  1. Avoid rubbing/massaging treated area

  2. Make up can be applied once pinpoint sites are healed

  3. Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol to avoid excessive swelling

  4. Avoid facials/laser for at least 4 weeks

  5. Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours

  6. Avoid extended UV exposure, extreme hot/cold, massages until swelling has subsided

  7. Use Tylenol for any discomfort (avoid (Ibuprofen/ASA)

  8. No dental work for 2 weeks (teeth cleaning included)

  9. Application of ice pack to injection area may reduce swelling. If swelling persists, reach out to provider

 

BOTOX® Pre-Care Tips

  1. Avoid alcohol 24 hours before to avoid extra bruising

  2. Avoid blood thinners (ASA, Ibuprofen, fish oil, Aleve, Vitamin E, etc.) for 1 week before appointment

  3. If you have a cardiovascular history, check with your doctor prior to stopping any medications

  4. Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, might be pregnant, allergic to any ingredients

BOTOX® Post-Care Tips

  1. Sit upright for 4 hours

  2. Avoid rubbing/massaging treated area

  3. Make up can be applied once pinpoint sites are healed/no longer bleeding

  4. Avoid skin care/facials for at least 24 hours

  5. Avoid strenuous activity/working out for 24 hours

  6. Avoid extended UV exposure, extreme hot/cold, massages until swelling has subsided

  7. Avoid painkillers (Ibuprofen/ASA) for head aches

  8. Less common side effects & complications include: asymmetry, bruising, bleeding, under or over correction

FAQs

  • Any injection can hurt, but the needles used for BOTOX® and fillers are very small. BOTOX® injections are usually less painful than fillers. Local numbing cream can be used prior to lip filler as well.

  • This is very common question. To make it as simple as possible: BOTOX® is injected into your muscle to temporarily limit muscle movement while filler is injected to add volume. They can be used together or separate pending desired goals.

    BOTOX®’s mechanism blocks the transmission of a nerve impulse to tell the muscle to move, thus it is reducing the ability to wrinkle.

    Filler is composed of hyaluronic acid which is a highly hydrophilic component of collagen. HA adds volume and hydration by attracting the water inside our skin. Thus, giving your skin natural and refreshing enhancement.

  • Your BOTOX® dose is dependent on a few factors such as your unique aesthetic goals, the type of wrinkles you’d like to treat, the degree of muscle movement on your face, your health history, and the number of times you’ve been treated with BOTOX®.

    There’s no magic number either for fillers. We will achieve your desired looks with a safe and appropriate amount of dermal fillers.

  • 100% yes. It is a wise idea to avoid injectables close to a special event (not the week of your wedding!!). We ask you plan your treatments accordingly so we can best plan and optimize your desired look. Bruising, redness, swelling are all very common side effects of injectables and takes a few days to subside.

  • No stress, that’s why I am here! A free virtual consultation will give us the opportunity to discuss your aesthetic goals, pricing, and help make a customized plan for you. Luckily, there are a variety of fillers to achieve different results.

  • There is no addictive properties to BOTOX®. People continue to get BOTOX® because it makes them look more young and more refreshed (ultimately making them feel good).

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