Aftercare

Botox®

Do’s & Don’ts

Do’s

  • Exercise the facial muscles by contracting the treated areas, for 30 minutes following your treatment
  • Shower and continue with regular activities
  • Schedule a follow up 2 weeks after your appointment
  • Retreat the area before the neuromodulator wears out completely
  • Note: Both sides of the face may manifest their results at different times.

Don’ts

  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours following injections
  • Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area for 24 hours following your treatment
  • Stay erect (sitting or standing) and do not lay down for 4 hours following your treatment
  • Avoid saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, for at least 4 hours
  • Wait 4 hours before applying makeup to the treated area
  • Results may take up to 14 days to fully appear

Dermal Fillers

Do’s & Don’ts

Do’s

  • Shower and continue with regular activities
  • Gently ice swollen areas
  • Schedule a follow up 2 weeks after your appointment
  • If you’re prone to cold sores, take your medication after your treatment to prevent an outbreak
  • Wear SPF 30+ at all times, and reapply as needed every few hours

Don’ts

  • Avoid saunas, hot tubs, or anything strenuous for at least 24 hours
  • Wait 24 hours before applying makeup to the treated area
  • Do not touch any lumps if they aren’t visible by sight. If they are, contact us. Fillers are pliable for approximately 24-48 hours
  • Avoid sucking on a straw or strongly puckering your lips for 48 hours hours
  • Do not schedule a massage or lay on your face for 2 weeks
  • Avoid any dental appointments or vaccinations for 2 weeks before or after your dermal filler appointment

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