Pre-treatment:

Avoid alcoholic drinks at least 24 hr before treatment (alcohol may thin the blood increasing risk of bruising).
Avoid anti-inflammatory / blood thinning medications and/or supplements such as (Green Tea, Turmeric, Omega-3, Aspirin, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and other NSAIDS) for a period of 3 days before treatment as these will increase the risk of bruising.
You can take Arnica tablets 2-3 days prior to your injection to reduce the risk of bruising.
Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2 -3 days before and after treatment (examples- tretinoin/retin-a, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone).
Please do not pursue this treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Post-treatment:

No straining, heavy lifting, vigorous exercise for 2-3 hours following treatment.
Avoid manipulation/massaging of the area(s) injected for 3 hours following treatment. This includes not doing a facial, peel, or micro-dermabrasion. A facial, peel, or micro-dermabrasion can be done in same appointment only if they are done before the Botox/Dysport.
Facial Exercises in the injected areas is recommended for 1-hour following treatment, to stimulate the binding of the toxin only to this localized area.
It can take 2-14 days to take full effect. It is recommended that patient contact the office 2 weeks after treatment if desired effect was not achieved.
Makeup can be gently applied before leaving the office.
Retin-A, Glycolic acid, Vitamin C, and Kinerase can be used, but avoiding the Botoxed areas for 24 hours.