It is our goal at MYDENTAL that Botulinum toxin treatment be as smooth and comfortable as possible. By carefully following these instructions you will minimize any undesired outcomes and lessen the chance for complications. If after reading these directions you have any questions, call the office and we will be happy to speak with you. Calling during office hours will result in a faster response to your concern.
- Remain upright for 4 hours after injection (you may lie in a reclined position, just do not lay flat or on your side)
- Exaggerate facial expressions in injected areas for 1 hour after injection
- Do not wear a headband or hat where the band goes across your forehead if you have had injections between the brows or in the forehead
- Refrain from aerobic exercise that increases your heart rate greatly (running, swimming, bicycling, etc.) for 24 hours following injections. Walking or other low impact forms of exercise are fine.
- Do not massage or manipulate injected areas for 24 hours. Washing your face and applying makeup is fine. Please avoid using an electric facial cleanser, have a facial, put your face in a massage cradle, or be face down in a chiropractor’s chair for 24 hours following the injections.
- Refrain from using ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil supplements, or vitamin E for 24 hours following injection.
- The most common side effect is headache. You may use Tylenol to relieve this. If you are a chronic headache sufferer and have prescription headache medication, you may take it as prescribed by your doctor.
- Botulinum toxin will take effect over 7-10 days with optimum result at 2 weeks. If this is your first Botulinum toxin injection, we recommend scheduling a follow up appointment 2 weeks after your injection.
Please contact the office if you have any questions or concerns.
