After Care Instructions

• do not lay down for 4-6 hours after treatment to avoid migration of botox/dysport

•avoid placing excessive pressure on the treated area for the remainder of the day

•be gentle to the treated areas when cleansing the face/applying makeup

•avoid exercise for 24 hours

•avoid extreme temperatures for 24 hours

•continue animating your facial muscles as normal 

•redness/swelling/bruising/tenderness is normal at injection sites

•pressure/tension headaches can develop 1-2 days after treatment

•your botox/dysport treatment will start to take effect in 2-3 days after injection and requires 2 weeks for full results

•if there is any asymmetry or "spocking" at day 14, please book a follow up appointment with your provider 

•ice the area 10 minutes on/10 minutes off to decrease swelling and bruising

•avoid all blood thinners for 24 hours

•drink plenty of water and use topical arnica to decrease chances of bruising & increase healing

•tylenol is allowed if any discomfort is experienced

•anti-histamine medications such as claritin, benadryl or reactine, can help decrease significant swelling &/or potential product sensitivities 

•avoid makeup, exercise & extreme temperature for 24 hours

•sleep on your back for 2 weeks

•continue to ice the treated area

•you may now resume normal activity

•start to gently massage lips to avoid any granulomas

•warm compresses can be applied to help with the healing process and decrease bruising

•continue to massage lips if any nodules are felt