Botox & Dysport Patient Care Instructions
After Botox/Dysport is placed into the targeted muscles, the weakening effect gradually begins anywhere from 3-7 days and is not complete for 2 weeks. Therefore, optimal results are not seen for at least 2 weeks.
Pre-Treatment Instructions
Avoid drinking alcohol 24 hours before and after treatment.
Avoid taking blood thinners, if approved by your primary care physician, 1 week before treatment.
Do not use the above-stated if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of its ingredients, or have a history of neurologic disorders.
Please do not pursue this treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding***
Post Care Instructions
You may apply makeup 4 hours after treatment
You may resume regular skincare following your treatment
You may ice the areas for short periods of time if necessary.
Things to avoid
Avoid having a facial, rubbing or massaging the treated area for 24 hours after your treatment.
Avoid wearing hats or anything tight in the areas treated for 4 hours after treatment.
Avoid lying down for 4 hours after treatment.
Avoid exercise or strenuous activities until the following day
Avoid any exposure to a sauna, hot tub or tanning for four hours. This will prevent your blood pressure from rising and thus minimize the risk of bruising after treatment.
Avoid drinking alcohol 24 hours before and after treatment.
Post post-treatment symptoms
You may experience a headache. You may take Tylenol to help with this for pain relief.
Be assured that tiny bumps or marks will go away within a few hours after your treatment.
Any bruising may last up to one week.
Your next appointment
We recommend you wait the full 2 weeks before doing any touch ups. Touch ups are only treatable within the first 2-3 weeks.
Recommended treatment frequency is every 3-4 months for optimal results.
Results can last approximately 3 months at first. However, if you maintain your treatment appointments with the recommended frequency, the duration of results may last longer than 4 months.