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
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
Post Injection
1.) NO forward head bending for 48 hours after Botox injections (massage/yoga/etc)
2.) MINIMAL ice on lips & tear troughs (15min/3xday)
4.) CAN workout in 24hrs (no forward head bending/high heat)
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