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BEFORE Your Appointment 

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  • Do not consume alcohol for at least 24 hours to avoid increased bruising.​

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  • Come to your appointment with a clean face.

                  (Yes, that means no make up or moisturizer!)

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  • Avoid anti inflammatory medications for one week prior to your treatment. 

                    (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, Naproxen, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, St. John's Wort)

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  • Schedule your appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Results from aesthetic injections are not instantaneous, and bruising and swelling my be apparent in the days immediately following your treatment. ​​

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  • Discontinue Retin-A 2 days before and 2 days after treatment.

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  • Please reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or blemish on the area.

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  • Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.

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When to Say No to Botox

  • If you have an Allergy to Botox Prologues

  • Have ongoing facial infections

  • If you have a nerve or muscular disorder such as myasthenia gravis.

  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Expectations

Before getting your Botox treatment, ensure that you have realistic expectations. Please be completely transparent with your provider regarding specific expectations and goals. You should realize that the results of Botox are not permanent and that you may need several treatments to achieve your desired results.

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