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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