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Pre & Post Care – BOTOX®

Conveniently located to serve Connecticut, New York & New Jersey

Pre And Post-Care Treatment Instructions for Optimal Results

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS:

Greenwich Med Spa
✔ Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

✔ Patients with a hernia or history of hernia.

✔ Those with active disease states, a hemorrhagic disorder or are on anticoagulant treatments.

✔ Someone experiencing an active or local skin disease that may alter wound dealing or someone who has an autoimmune disease.

✔ Patients with diabetes, epilepsy or bell’s palsy.

PRE-TREATMENT PREP

✔ To combat bruising, avoid blood thinning over-the-counter
medications for 7 days, such as: Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen
and Aleve. Also avoid herbal supplements such as St. John’s
Wort, Omega-3 capsules, antihistamines, cold and cough
remedies or high doses of Vitamin E supplements.

72 hours prior to treatment

✔ Discontinue the use of cleansing devices (e.g. Clarisonic) or
any skincare containing tretinoin, retinoids, alpha-hydroxy
acids (AHA), beta-hydroxy acids (BHA), benzoyl peroxide or any
exfoliating agents.

24 hours prior to treatment

✔ Avoid prolonged sun exposure.

✔ Any sunburn to the area needs to be fully treated up to 24 hours before treatment.

✔ For patients prone to cold sores, an anti-viral medication
must be taken 24 hours prior to treatment.

AFTERCARE SKINCARE REGIMEN

To enhance and maintain results:

1. Cleanse: Use a gentle, soap-free cleanser like Arieed MD reFresh Cleanser.

2. Moisturize: Apply a moisturizer and eye cream in the morning and evening. We recommend Arieed MD reDew Intensive Hyaluronic Moisturizer and Arieed MD Eye Cream.

3. Protect: Every morning wear an antioxidant serum such as SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic and use SPF of 30 or above throughout the day.

POST-TREATMENT CARE

What to do right after treatment:

✔ Ice the treated area for 5 minutes. Any visible small bumps will absorb after 15 minutes.

✔ Use the muscle that has been injected frequently after your treatment to help move the BOTOX product.

What to expect:

✔ It may take 2 to 10 days for the treatment to take effect. It usually takes 2 weeks to see the final result.

✔ Some tenderness, stinging, and slight bruising is normal at the treatment site(s).

What to avoid:

✔ Do not lay flat for 4 hours after your treatment.

✔ Avoid straining, heavy lifting, vigorous exercise and general manipulation of the area for 24 hours following the treatment.

✔ Avoid extended sunlight exposure until redness or swelling has subsided. Always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or above if you will be exposed to the sun.

✔ Do not have a flu shot for a minimum of 2 weeks after your treatment.

WE RECOMMEND: BOTOX every 3 months to maintain results

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office at 203-637-0662.