Pre and Post Treatment Information
(Neurotoxins)
Pre-Treament Instructions
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Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before procedure
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Avoid hair removal at the treatment sites including waxing, tweezing, bleaching
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Avoid the following medications 7-10 days before the procedure:
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Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
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Nuprin
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Celebrex
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Aleve
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St. John's Wort
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Ginko Biloba
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High-dose Vitamin E
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Fish Oil
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Avoid sunburn/sun exposure to treatment sites
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Take tylenol 1 hour prior to procedure for pain management if desired
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Eat a small snack before the procedure
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Have a list of medications you take (if any) on hand
Post-Treatment Instructions
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Do not touch or rub injection sites-this could cause the product to migrate to unwanted areas!!
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You may notice some bruises and bumps at injection sites, this is normal and should resolve shortly after treatment
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Stay upright for at least 4 hours after treatment
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Results may take up to 14 days; initial results can be seen as early at 2 days
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Exercise treatment area for 90 minutes post procedure
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Avoid sweating or strenuous physical activity for the remainder of the day (including sex)
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No hats, headbands or massage to the area for 24 hours
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Results can last up to 12 weeks