Botox® & Neuromodulator Pre & Post Care Instructions

Pre-Treatment Instructions for Botox® & Neuromodulator

To minimize bruising and optimize results, please follow these guidelines:

Avoid alcohol and caffeine for at least 24 hours before treatment
Avoid blood-thinning medications or supplements for 5–7 days prior unless prescribed by your physician
- This includes aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), fish oil, vitamin E, turmeric, garlic supplements, ginkgo, and ginseng
Arrive with a clean face if possible (no makeup on treatment areas)
If you have a history of cold sores, please notify us prior to treatment
Let us know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, feeling ill, or have had any recent vaccines or infections

For the first 24 hours after treatment:

Do not rub, massage, or apply pressure to the treated areas
Avoid lying flat for 4 hours after treatment
Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy sweating, saunas, steam rooms, or hot yoga for 24-48 hours (want to avoid getting sweat or anything trapped in the injection site so we can avoid infection)
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
Avoid facials, facial massages, or other facial treatments for 72 hours

Additional notes:

Mild redness, swelling, or small bumps at injection sites are normal and typically resolve within a few hours
Minor bruising is possible and can last several days
Makeup may be applied gently after 24 hours, if desired

You may begin noticing results within 3–7 days
Full results are seen at approximately 14 days
Results typically last 3–4 months, depending on metabolism and treatment area
If needed, adjustments can be assessed 2 weeks post-treatment