post care instructions

  • 1. No Tight Hats or Pressure

    If you’ve had Botox or Dysport injected in your forehead, avoid wearing a tight hat or headband for at least 4 hours. Additionally, refrain from massaging or applying pressure to the treated area during this time.

    2. Avoid Strenuous Exercise

    For 24 hours following your treatment, avoid engaging in strenuous exercise or physical activity that could increase blood flow and potentially affect the placement of Botox or Dysport.

    3. Be Patient with Results

    Full results will take 2-3 weeks to appear, so try to be patient. It’s important to give your body time to adjust. We will not administer any additional injections until after this period has passed.

    4. Follow-Up Appointment

    After 2 weeks, if you feel the need for any adjustments or a dosage increase, schedule a follow-up with your injector. This will give us time to assess the results and make any needed tweaks.

    5. Alcohol and Bruising

    If you notice any bruising, it’s best to avoid alcohol for 1-2 days. Alcohol can increase swelling and bruising, so skipping it will help your recovery.

    6. Makeup Application

    While it’s okay to wear makeup, it’s recommended to wait at least 4 hours after treatment before applying makeup. 24 hours is ideal to give the area time to settle.

    7. Longevity and Movement

    Botox and Dysport typically last for 3-4 months, but it's normal to see some movement return gradually between 6-10 weeks as the treatment starts to wear off.

    8. Treatment Area Monitoring

    Call our office immediately if the treated areas become red or hot to the touch days after your treatment. This could indicate an issue that requires attention.

    9. Arnica for Bruising

    You may continue taking Arnica to help accelerate the healing of any bruising and reduce swelling.

    10. Avoid Lying Flat

    For 4 hours after your treatment, it’s important to avoid lying flat. This helps ensure that the Botox or Dysport remains in place and doesn’t migrate.

  • 1. Avoid Strenuous Exercise

    Refrain from any strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours after treatment. Intense physical activity can increase circulation and potentially cause swelling or bruising.

    2. Makeup Application

    Avoid applying makeup for at least 4 hours after your filler treatment, though waiting 24 hours is ideal. If you'd like to look polished right after your appointment, let us touch up your look with our medical-grade products at the beauty bar.

    3. Avoid Alcohol

    If bruising occurs, continue to avoid alcohol for 1-2 days. Alcohol can increase swelling and bruising, slowing down the healing process.

    4. Blood Thinners

    If approved by your primary care provider, avoid blood-thinning medications for up to 1 week after your treatment to help prevent bruising.

    5. Arnica for Bruising

    Continue taking Arnica after your treatment to help reduce bruising and speed up recovery. It can be especially helpful if bruising is present.

    6. No Dental Work for 2 Weeks

    Avoid any dental procedures for 2 weeks following your treatment. Dental work can increase the risk of bruising and disrupt the filler placement.

    7. No Massaging the Treated Area

    Do not massage or press on the treated area. Dermal fillers naturally settle and soften over time, so there’s no need for manual manipulation.

    8. Avoid IPL/BBL and Microneedling

    For 1-2 weeks post-treatment, avoid IPL/BBL or microneedling treatments to prevent unnecessary irritation to the treated areas.

    9. Monitoring for Issues

    If the treated area becomes red or hot to the touch several days after your treatment, or if you notice unusual bruising or any signs of poor blood flow, contact me immediately.

    10. Immediate Attention for Concerns

    If you experience patchy, red, or hot patches in the treated or surrounding areas, severe or increasing pain, or if the area becomes unusually red or hot to the touch, please me right away.

  • Bruising, swelling, and other side effects are usually mild and often subside within a few days.

    Avoid strenuous activity, sauna use, hot tubs, or other high heat activity for 48 hours after treatment.

    The 5-5-5 Rule: massage the treated areas 5 minutes at a time, 5 times a day, for 5 days.

    Results from Sculptra are typically best seen between 60-90 days after final vial from initial treatment plan. Very normal to have "lackluster" effects during the early stages of your Sculptra treatment plan.