INJECTABLES

While Botox® and/or Xeomin® is a no downtime procedure, the following are some guidelines to be aware of following your treatment.

• No rubbing or massaging the injected area for 4 hours after treatment (this includes receiving a facial treatment).
• No strenuous exercise for the remainder of the day.
• Keep upright for 4 hours (avoid lying down).
• Avoid headwear that is tightly fitted across the forehead for the next 4 hours.
• Avoid excessive alcohol and blood thinning medication (such as Aspirin) for the remainder of the day.

Possible side effects

In most cases there will be no side effects from your Botox® and/or Xeomin® treatment. However, because everyone’s physiology is different, people can be affected in different ways. The most common side effects are:

• Bruising – There is a complex highway of blood vessels beneath the skin. Any time we receive an injection, it is a possibility to have a bruise at the injection site.
• Bumps – For some people, a bump may be apparent at each injection site and typically disappears within 30 minutes.
• Headache – Temporary headache is the most common reported symptom following Botox® and/or Xeomin®. If desired, painkiller medication may be taken. Ibuprofen/Advil is preferable to Tylenol/Aspirin, as the latter can increase bruising if taken the day of treatment.

Results and Future Appointments

• Results of Botox® and/or Xeomin® usually start to appear within a few days of injections, but can take up to two weeks to see full effect. If you feel you may need an adjustment to your treatment, you may schedule an appointment for two weeks from your initial appointment.
• Although some people may experience shorter or longer lasting results, scientific evidence shows that the effects of Botox® and/or Xeomin® usually lasts 3-4 months when dosed optimally.
• It is highly encouraged to schedule your next appointment as soon as your Botox® and/or Xeomin® wears off (at 3-4 months) to keep up smoothness and/or maintain progress.