The Art of Anti-Aging®

Pre/Post Injection Instructions

Find our pre- and post-injection instructions below, with a PDF available for reference.

Pre-Injection: 7 Days Prior

1.) NO blood thinners- Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve or NSAID’s (Tylenol is O.K.), Fish Oil, & Vit E

2.) AVOID the “G’s”: garlic, ginger, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, green tea

3.) IF you bruise easily: Arnica 30C pellets & Arnica cream (purchase at Whole Foods/Central Market) (5 pellets under tongue 3 times/day for 5-7 days prior) Bromelain is a natural anti-inflammatory from the stem of a pineapple. You may eat pineapple or purchase the supplement

4.) AVOID alcohol for at least 24hrs prior

5.) ARRIVE with cleansed skin if possible

Post-Injection Instructions

1.) NO forward head bending for 48 hours after Botox injections (massage/yoga/etc)

2.) MINIMAL ice on lips & tear troughs (15min/3xday)

3.) NO exposure to extensive heat/sun/sauna for 48 hours

4.) CAN workout in 24hrs (no forward head bending/high heat)

5.) CAN have alcohol & caffeine in 1 hour

6.) CAN use make-up & lip stick in 12 hours

7.) CONTINUE Arnica Montana pellets & cream or Bromelain to aid in healing

8.) IF possible continue no blood thinners until bruising is healed

9.) CAN use skincare routine in the evening