Botox & Filler

WRINKLE RELAXER INJECTIONS (Botox, Xeomin, Jeuveau)

 

 PREPARATION

• Avoid blood-thinning medications for a couple of days prior such as Ibuprofen, Aleve, and supplements including St. John’s Wort, Gingko Biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E.

• If you are on a medically indicated blood thinner stay on it, but consult with your provider ahead of time or day of the procedure

• Do not drink alcoholic beverages on the day of the procedure.

• Arrive with a clean face, please wash your face prior to your appointment

• If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another eruption of cold sores. Please start your anti-viral medication 3 days prior to your injection and let your physician assistant know if you are prone.

• Do not use botox if you are pregnant, are allergic to any ingredients, or suffer from neurological disorders.

 

RECOVERY

• Do not lie down for 4 hours following your treatment.

• Avoid any massage or pressure to treatment area/s, as this may alter the placement of the drug.

• If you would like to reapply makeup, do so gently over the treatment area/s.

• Do not wear a hat or visor for 4 hours post-treatment, if the forehead was treated.

• Refrain from flushing/sweating and heavy exercise for 24 hours. Avoid saunas and hot tubs for 24 hours.

• Contract and release the treated muscles every few minutes over the next hour.

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DERMAL FILLERS

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PREPARATION

• One Week Prior

  • Avoid blood-thinning over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve.

  • Avoid supplements, including St. John’s Wort, Gingko Biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E.

  • If you are on a medically indicated blood thinner stay on it, but consult with your provider ahead of time or day of the procedure

• 2 Days Prior to Injections

  • Taking Arnica two days prior to the procedure can help to lessen the bruising

• Day of procedure

  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages prior.

  • Arrive with a clean face, please wash your face prior to your appointment

• General Recommendations

  • If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another eruption of cold sores. Please start your anti-viral medication 3 days prior to your injection and let your provider know if you are prone.

  • Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any ingredients, or suffer from neurological disorders.

 

RECOVERY

• Bruising at the treatment site may occur.

• Temporary, minimal to moderate swelling may be expected related to the area/s treated and the product/s used.

• It may be normal to experience some tenderness at the treatment site that can last for a few hours or, at times, a couple of days.

• It may be normal to feel ”firmness” in your treated area/s for the first few days after treatment.  Over time, the area/s will soften and “settle”.

• Apply cool compresses to the area/s treated (avoiding pressure).

• You may begin wearing makeup once you have adequately cooled/iced the area/s, and any pinpoint bleeding from the injection site/s has subsided.

• DO NOT RUB OR MASSAGE the treated area/s today. When cleansing your face or applying make-up, use gentle, sweeping motions to avoid excessive mobility of the area/s.

• AVOID strenuous exercise, extreme heat such as saunas/hot tubs or strenuous activity for the remainder of the treatment day.  You may resume other normal activities/routines immediately.

• You may take acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness or discomfort. Avoid aspirin or ibuprofen products, vitamin E, and fish oil, as they may increase your potential to bruise.

• AVOID drinking alcohol for a minimum of 12 hours as this may contribute to bruising.

• AVOID extended UV exposure until any redness has subsided. Apply an SPF 30 or higher sunscreen to the treated area/s. 

• Wait a minimum of 6 weeks before receiving any laser treatments and 1 wk before skincare treatments.

• If you experience increasing pain or pain that won’t go away, grey, white or purple discoloration, or scabs near the treatment area immediately contact Susan at (813) 358-3545. If you do not get a prompt response go to the emergency room or other qualified medical provider such as a plastic surgeon or cosmetic dermatologist. 

 

PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY (813) 358-3545 IF YOU:

• Have severe or increasing pain

• Have fever and/or chills

• Have discolored blotches in areas not injected

• Have blanching of injected areas

• Notice the area appears red and/or hot to the touch

• Scabbing at the area

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