'Tox and filler Pre-Treatment Instructions

To minimize the risk of possible side effects and complications of injections, please follow these simple steps:

• Do NOT consume alcohol for at least 24 hours before treatment
• Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood-thinning medications, if possible, for 2 weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, Vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John's Wort, Omega-3/fish oil supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and other NSAIDs have a blood-thinning effect. They can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.
• Schedule your dermal filler and 'Tox appointment at least 2 weeks before a special event. Results from 'Tox will take approximately 4-7 days to appear and a FULL 2 weeks for the final result. Filler can be seen immediately but requires a full 2 weeks for settled results and for swelling to subside completely. Bruising and swelling may be apparent during this time period.
• Discontinue Retin-A 2 days before and 2 days after treatment.
• If you have a history of cold sores, please get in touch with your PCP to get an anti-viral before treatment.
• You are NOT a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.