Minimizing Wrinkles with Neurotoxins

Do:
• Stay upright for 4 hours after injection
• Take Tylenol® for any headaches or discomfort as long as you do not have any allergies to Tylenol®
• Contact us immediately if you experience any problems
• Call and schedule your next appointment within 3-4 months

Don’t:
• Lay face down until more than 4 hours after your treatment
• Exercise heavily for 24 hours
• Take any medication that can thin your blood such as Aspirin®, Alleve®, Ibuprofen®, Motrin®, Coumadin®, or Vitamin E for 24 hours after your treatment.
• Rub any of the injection sites for 48 hours after injection.

Injections can take four to six days to show significant results. The full benefits of a treatment are typically achieved within two weeks.

There is little or no down time. Some patients experience mild temporary swelling around the injection sites. It is best to refrain from any medication that acts as a blood thinner (such as Aspirin®, Alleve®, Ibuprofen®, Motrin®, Coumadin®, or fish oils) for one week before your procedure and a minimum of 24 hours after treatment to lessen the risk of bruising.

No. Our goal is to keep you looking natural. Our skilled medical staff are highly trained to achieve a relaxed, and refreshed look.

Once the neurotoxin’s effect® wears off, wrinkles will start to reappear.

Everyone ages at a different rate because skin aging is due to a combination of sun damage and genetics. If you look in the mirror and see that you are beginning to develop wrinkle lines, neurotoxin injections® can help treat them and prevent new wrinkle lines from forming. The best age to start is when you start to see fine lines and wrinkles beginning to appear on your forehead, or around the eyes (crow’s feet). Many patients start in their mid 20’s and 30’s.

Yes, neurotoxin injections® can help prevent the development of wrinkles and fine lines. They are available for patients who are at least 18 years old. Preventative, or what is sometimes called “baby” Botox®, typically involves a smaller amount to help keep skin smooth and wrinkle-free.

The products we use are FDA-approved and provide a safe treatment when used as directed for cosmetic purposes as long as the patient has no medical contraindication (see the list of contraindications below). Rare side effects can involve fever or muscle aches.

If you have any of the following conditions, neurotoxin injections are not recommended.

• Clients with allergies to human albumin 
• Infection, inflammation, (including acne), or dermatitis of areas to be injected
• Fever, flu, or cold symptoms
• Facial asymmetry such as Bell’s Palsy
• Pregnant or lactating women
• Clients with neurologic disorders including:
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gherig’s Disease)
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Lambert Eaton Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease

Most people say neurotoxin injections are not too uncomfortable. If you are concerned about discomfort, ask us about applying a topical numbing cream to the treatment area one hour before your procedure.