Discover Botulinum toxin (Botox® & Dysport®) for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles

Always inform your provider of all medications, including supplements you may be taking and whether there are any recent changes to your medications such as a new antibiotic.

Always inform your provider of your full medical, surgical, social, psychological, allergy, and medication history. 

Certain medications can thin your blood and increase your risk of bruising. These medications include Ibuprofen, Advil®, Motrin®, Nuprin®, Aleve®, Celebrex®, Fish oil, Ginko Biloba, Garlic, Ginseng, Vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, as well as others. These medications should be avoided 14 DAYS PRIOR to your procedure if possible.

Other medications such as aspirin, blood thinners, and antiplatelet medications will also thin your blood but should NOT be stopped without discussing it with your doctor first. 

Avoid alcoholic beverages for 48 HOURS PRIOR to your procedure to reduce the chance of bruising. 

You may consider starting oral arnica 7-10 DAYS PRIOR to your procedure to reduce risk of bruising. Follow the directions on the bottle. 

Please note that you cannot be treated with botulinum toxins if any of the following pertain to you:

• If you have a personal history of Myasthenia Gravis, ALS, Huntington’s disease, Guillian Barre Syndrome, Eaton-Lampert syndrome or any other neuromuscular disorders

• If you have undergone any recent cancer treatment including chemotherapy or radiation within the last 6 months

• If you have an allergy to eggs or milk protein

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Notify you provider If you have a history of cold sores as it may be recommended to start antiviral medications prior to any procedures on or near your lips or nose.

Eat a small meal or a snack before your appointment.

Other medications such as aspirin, blood thinners, and antiplatelet medications will also thin your blood but should NOT be stopped without discussing it with your doctor first.

Always inform your provider of all medications, including supplements you may be taking

Avoid alcoholic beverages for 48 HOURS prior to procedure

You can consider starting oral arnica 24 HOURS prior to your procedure to reduce risk of bruising

Notify your provider of any personal history of Myasthenia Gravis, ALS, Huntington’s disease, Guillian Barre Syndrome, Eaton-Lampert syndrome or any other neuromuscular disorders

Notify your provider of any allergies to eggs or milk protein

Notify your provider If you have a history of cold sores as it may be recommended to start antiviral medications prior to any procedures on or near your lips or nose

Notify your provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Eat a small meal or a snack before your appointment

Activate muscles for 15 minutes post procedure.

Soreness and mild headache are normal.

Bruising may occur after injections, and typically resolves within 10-14 days.

Do not bend over, lie flat, or lie on your face for 4 hours.

For 24 hours post procedure:

• Do not touch, massage, or manipulate the treated area

• Do not apply makeup

• Do not use NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin (unless advised by your doctor)

• Do not drink alcohol

• Do not participate in strenuous exercise

• Avoid the heat or becoming excessively sweaty

• Avoid wearing hats, helmets, goggles, tight sunglasses on your face 

Avoid facial waxing, plucking, tweezing, or massage for one week following the procedure.

Allow 10-14 days for Botox® or Dysport® to fully set in before making any adjustments, even though some benefits are typically seen earlier. An improvement in skin appearance may begin after Botox®/Dysport® is fully set in.

Botox® and Dysport® are FDA indicated to last for about 3 months. However, everyone is unique and the longevity and amount of product required  can differ for everyone.