Botulinum Toxin
Effectively smooth away wrinkles with Sandez Smooth! Experience the transformative effects of our precise, non-surgical treatments designed to relax facial muscles and reduce fine lines.
It is a non-surgical injectable treatment that relieves facial wrinkles, particularly horizontal forehead wrinkles, lines located between the eyes, and the “crows’ feet” at the corners of the eyes.
BEFORE INJECTION
RIGHT AFTER
- 2 weeks before your appointment avoid nuts, seeds, fish, fish oil, NSAIDs, supplements, and anything that prolongs bleeding.
- If you are on blood thinners you may need to stop these a few days to weeks prior to your treatment. Speak to your prescribing physician regarding safety of stopping and restarting these medications. We do not recommend patients that are on life saving medications stop their medications in order to have any cosmetic procedures performed.
- Use a small bag of crushed ice to gently ice the area. No heavy ice bags. Ice for 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off. Continue the icing for 48 hours.
- No gym or exercise for 48 hours after injections.
- You can use water based makeup that day to cover any bruises. You can use heavier makeup the next day.
- Do not manipulate or massage or rub or poke the area.
- No facials for one week.
- You can wash your face 24 hours after injection.
DAY OF INJECTION
- Wear as little to no makeup as possible.
- Make sure you have eaten and your blood sugar is not low
- Make sure you drink plenty of water, avoid dehydration
- Dress in cool comfortable clothes.
- Come in at least 30 minutes ahead of your appointment if you would like numbing cream
- Make your appointment for the next time before leaving the office since our doctors’ schedules book out months in advance.
POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS
- Allergic Reaction
- Infection
- “Frozen look”
- Flu-like symptoms
- Minor headaches
- Eyebrow or eyelid droop
- Double or blurry vision
- Muscle stiffness or weakness can theoretically occur, especially in people with Myasthenia Gravis.
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