Post Treatment Instructions
Botox/Dysport/Xeomin
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It is essential to keep your head upright for 4 hours after injections.
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No exercising for 4 hours post injections.
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You can apply makeup after injections.
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Results generally can take up to 14 days.
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Avoid facial massages or any facial treatments for 1-week post injections.
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You can take arnica to help heal bruising and swelling post-procedure. We sell arnica in our office.
If you have never had Botox/Dysport/Xeomin before it is possible to get a headache after injections; you may take Tylenol. After any injection it is possible to have bruising and swelling at the injection site; however, it is not very common with these types of injections.
Please call our office if you have any additional questions after the procedure.
Fillers
It is possible to have bruising, swelling and tenderness at the injection site up to 1-2 weeks after the procedure. You do not need to touch or massage the injection site.
Within 6 hours of the treatment-
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Avoid drinking alcohol or strenuous exercise, which may result in additional bruising. Until the swelling and redness have resolved, do not expose the area to intense heat, such as sunbathing tanning, saunas, hot tubs or hot wax. Also avoid extreme cold, such as skiing.
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Ice Packs can be applied periodically to reduce swelling. You may also take pain medications, such as Tylenol.
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You can take arnica to help heal bruising and swelling post-procedure. We sell arnica in our office.
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Minimize movement of the treated area. If there is a visible bump, you can massage the area. The product will soften into the skin naturally within a few days. Local swelling or induration in the tissues can create lumps and bumps for 1-2 weeks post-injection. If there are lumps after 2 weeks please call the office to schedule a follow-up appointment.
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Sunscreen and makeup can be applied, and the area can be gently washed with a gentle cleanser.
Please call our office if you have any additional questions after the procedure.
Collagen Stimulators - Sculptra
It is important to massage the area injected 5 times a day for 5 minutes for 5 days post-treatment, otherwise known as “5 5 5”. It is possible to have bruising, swelling and tenderness at the injection site for several days to several weeks after the procedure. Ice can help with swelling. You can take arnica to help bruising and swelling post-procedure. Do not massage the treated areas if you’ve had Botox/Dysport/Xeomin the same day.
Please call our office if you have any additional questions after the procedure.
Kybella/PCDC
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After the treatment, hold ice packs on the areas that were treated gently for a few times that day.
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Treated areas may be red, inflamed, swollen, and bruised for the first several days.
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You can resume all normal activities, including exercise as long as it is comfortable and doesn’t cause pain in the treated area.
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You can take Tylenol if needed for discomfort after the treatment.
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You can take arnica to help heal bruising and swelling post-procedure. We sell arnica in our office.
Please call our office if you have any additional questions after the procedure.