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Botox/Dysport
Pre & Post Care

Pre-Care Instructions

Botox / Dysport Treatment Guide

To ensure safe treatment and optimal results, please follow these guidelines before your appointment:

If approved by your primary care provider, avoid blood-thinning substances for 1 week prior, including:

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Avoid 1 Week Prior:

  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
  • Aleve (Naproxen)
  • Vitamin E
  • Fish Oil
  • Garlic
  • Ginseng
  • St. John’s Wort
  • Ginkgo biloba
  • Primrose oil
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Avoid alcohol

for 1–2 days prior to treatment to reduce bruising risk

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Bruising is always possible:

Arnica (optional) may help reduce bruising if taken before treatment

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Arrive with clean skin:

No makeup if possible

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Neurotoxin treatments are not performed if you are:

  • Pregnant
  • Breastfeeding,
  • Having a neuromuscular disorder
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Important Medication Notes

Botox/Dysport is a medication:

  • Higher units = stronger effect, less movement, longer-lasting results
  • Lower units = more movement once fully active
  • More units = longer duration of results

Post-Care Instructions

Proper aftercare is essential for optimal results:

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First 24 Hours

  • Avoid strenuous exercise
  • Remain upright for at least 4 hours after treatment
  • Avoid massaging or applying pressure to treated areas
  • If forehead was treated, avoid tight hats
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Makeup Use:

  • Preferably wait 4 hours before applying
  • 24 hours is ideal
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If Bruising Occurs:

  • Avoid alcohol for 1–2 days, as it may worsen bruising
  • Arnica (optional) may help speed healing
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Results Timeline:

  • Full results develop over 2 weeks
  • Do NOT receive additional treatment during this time
  • Follow-up may be scheduled at 2 weeks for adjustments if needed
  • Results typically last 3–4 months, though some movement may return at 6–10 weeks

When to Contact Our Office

Please contact us immediately if you experience:

  • Redness or warmth in the treated area several days after injection
  • Unusual or concerning symptoms

Questions or Concerns? Please contact our office: Phone: (801) 557-5200 Following these instructions helps ensure your treatment is safe, effective, and delivers the best possible results.