Botox/Anti-Wrinkle Injections Advice

General Recommendations​

​- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding please avoid any cosmetic injections.

​- If you have had your eyebrows recently microbladed please speak to your eyebrow technician to see when they recommend you to have Botox.

- Please book your Botox appointment at least 2 weeks prior to any special occasions/events.

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​5 Days Prior to Anti-Wrinkle Injections

- Please avoid any blood-thinning substances such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, St Johns Wort, Fish Oil, and Vitamin E.

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​24 Hours Prior to Injections

- Avoid any alcohol before your treatment.​

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​Post Anti-Wrinkle Instructions

- No strenuous activities or exercise for 24 hours.

- Avoid touching the treated area.

- Avoid drinking alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.

- Avoid any extreme heat such as sun beds, sunbathing, sauna, and steam rooms for 72 hours.

- Avoid any facials, laser treatments, or microdermabrasion for a minimum of 10 days after treatment.

- DO NOT lie down for at least 4 hours after Botox treatment.

- DO NOT sleep flat on your face (if you can help it) for 3-4 days.

- DO remember that it can take 14 days for Botox to fully kick in.

- DO feel free to make a lot of exaggerated facial expressions after your Botox treatment. 

- Avoid wearing any glasses or hats that may press against a treatment site for 6 hours afterward.​