BOTOX Instructions

Before your Botox procedure, it’s essential to follow a few simple steps to ensure the best possible results. Avoid blood-thinning or anti-inflammatory medications, alcohol, and supplements like aspirin or fish oil at least 24 hours prior to your treatment to minimize bruising. Arriving at your appointment well-rested and hydrated will also help your skin respond better to the Botox injections. 

• Plan 1 week of no major events in case you bruise.
• Taking blood thinners such as Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Fish Oil, Vitamin E and Vitamin A or consuming alcoholic beverages may increase the risk of bruising. Please receive Physician approval before stopping any prescribed medication.
• Start Arnica tabs and or Arnica cream 3 days prior to your appointment to help minimize bruising, you may continue for 3-5 days after injections.
• If you have a history of cold sores notify our office so a provider can prescribe cold sore medication.
• If you are sick or have an active infection prior to your appointmentplease call the office to reschedule your injection appointment.