Q: What are facial neurotoxins?

A: Facial neurotoxins are injectable aesthetics treatments that temporarily improve facial symmetry and soften facial lines.

Q: How do facial neurotoxins work?

A: They temporarily paralyze muscles by

blocking nerve impulses that control muscles.

Q: What facial neurotoxins do you use?

A: We use Botox.

Q: What should you do in preparation of a Botox treatment?

A:

1. Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment
2. No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment
3. Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.
4. medication‘s to avoid;

Aspirin
NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen)
Vitamin E supplements
Fish oil/omega-3 supplements
Ginkgo biloba
Other anticoagulants (only if cleared by prescribing medical provider)
5. Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, depilatories,
6. Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, depilatories, etc.)
7. Notify the clinic with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment
8. If you have a history of herpes or cold sores, notify your provider. You may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment.

9. Avoid alcohol 24 hour prior to Botox treatment and 24 hour post treatment.