Pre Care:

• Start drinking more water at least 3 days before your injections. Cut down on salty foods.
• For lip flips: If you get cold sores, text our office a week before your appointment to get a prescription. Include your date of birth, pharmacy phone number, and any allergies.
• Avoid caffeine before your appointment to reduce bleeding, bruising, and pain.
• Schedule your injections 3 to 4 weeks before any big events.
• Don’t drink alcohol 24 hours before. You can bring coffee to drink after your appointment.

Post Care:

• If you have trouble breathing, swallowing, talking, or any life-threatening symptoms, call 911.
• Rare flu-like symptoms may last 2-3 days. Drink fluids, rest, and take Tylenol or Motrin as directed. Report to NP Karla via office phone (not social media).
• Jeuveau/Botox will start working in 2 to 14 days and peak in about 2 weeks. If you need more, it won’t be added until 14 days after your first appointment. Results last 3 to 4 months on average. More units can mean longer-lasting results.

Do NOT:

• Don’t lie down or bend over for 3 hours after injections.
• Don’t massage your face for 24 hours. You can wash your face normally tonight but avoid massaging the injected area.
• Avoid strenuous exercise or anything that raises your core body temperature for 48 hours.
• No hats or headbands for 48 hours.
• Keep pets away from the area for 48 hours to avoid infection.

May Be Seen:

• Small bumps at the injection sites are normal and should go away in a few hours.
• Bruising may happen and should heal within a week. Arnica Montana can help with bruising.
• Headaches are possible; take OTC Ibuprofen or acetaminophen as needed.
• Sensitive or blurry vision can happen for 2-3 days. Wear sunglasses and use moisturizing eye drops.
• You can use cosmetics, moisturizers, and lotions the next day but be gentle.
• Moving the treated muscles (like making faces) can help the product settle faster but doesn’t affect how well it works.