aftercare instructions for neurotoxins & dermal fillers
BOTOX/NEUROTOXIN AFTERCARE
- STAY UPRIGHT FOR 4 HOURS AFTER TREATMENT (AVOID LYING DOWN OR BENDING FORWARD)
- AVOID RUBBING, MASSAGING, OR APPLYING PRESSURE TO TREATED AREAS FOR 24 HOURS
- SKIP STRENUOUS EXERCISE, SAUNAS, OR HOT TUBS FOR 24 HOURS
- REFRAIN FROM ALCOHOL AND BLOOD-THINNING MEDICATIONS (UNLESS PRESCRIBED) FOR THE REST OF THE DAY TO REDUCE BRUISING
- MAKEUP CAN BE APPLIED GENTLY AFTER A FEW HOURS, IF NEEDED
- RESULTS BEGIN TO APPEAR WITHIN 3-7 DAYS, WITH FULL EFFECT AT 2 WEEKS
DERMAL FILLERS AFTERCARE
- EXPECT MILD SWELLING, REDNESS, OR BRUISING FOR A FEW SAYS (THIS IS NORMAL)
- AVOID TOUCHING, PRESSING, OR MASSAGING THE TREATED AREA FOR 24 HOURS (UNLESS INSTRUCTED)
- SKIP STRENUOUS EXERCISE, SAUNAS, OR HOT TUBS FOR 24-48 HOURS
- REFRAIN FROM ALCOHOL AND BLOOD-THINNING MEDICATIONS (UNLESS PRESCRIBED) FOR THE REST OF THE DAY TO MINIMIZE BRUISING
- APPLY A COOL COMPRESS (NOT ICE DIRECTLY ON SKIN) TO EASE SWELLING IF NEEDED
- SLEEP WITH YOUR HEAD SLIGHTLY ELEVATED THE FIRST NIGHT TO REDUCE SWELLING
- RESULTS ARE VISIBLE RIGHT SWAY, BUT FINAL OUTCOMES ARE BEST JUDGED AFTER 2 WEEKS ONCE SWELLING SETTLES