FAQ’s

A neurotoxin is technically a toxin that is destructive to nerve tissue. This sounds scary! But scientists have been using neurotoxins for years to treat diseases. Recently, neurotoxin injections have become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Certified injectors use extremely small amounts to relax muscles in the face and other areas of the body. By relaxing the muscles, you are preventing wrinkles from forming. 

Great question! The answer is unfortunately different for everyone. For most people, a treatment starts to work in 3-7 days, and lasts 3-6 months. I believe metabolism plays a huge role in this. If you have an extremely fast metabolism, or work out a lot, chances are you will probably be toward the 3 month mark. Age and gender also play a role. Amount injected also plays a role. Studies show, the more product injected, the longer it will last. With this being said, most clients want more of a natural feel, so more is not always more when it comes to neurotoxins.

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Results are usually seen in 2-14 days.

10% of people may not respond for unknown reasons.

You should contract (exercise) muscle(s) that was treated for 1 hour after injection.

You should: remain upright for 4hrs, NO exercise for 4hrs, NO hats or headbands after treatment (treatment day only), and please NO massage.

You can expect results to last from 2-6 months.

You may apply ice, arnica or any other anti-inflammatory topical agents to treat or prevent pain/bruising/swelling.

Side effects associated with the injection include: localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling redness, and/or bleeding/bruising.

Less common reactions may include: nausea, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, headache, excessive weakness of the muscle, temporary eyelid drooping, temporary brow drooping.

CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU EXPERIENCE: shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, difficulty talking, severe lower eyelid droop, obstructed vision, excessive weakness around the injection site, rash or a sign of an allergic reaction.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CALL 911.

Application of an ice pack to the injection area after treatment may help reduce swelling.  If swelling persists please contact our office.

Do not rub or massage the treated area.

Avoid strenuous exercise or activity for the remainder of 24 hours.  You may resume other normal activities/routines immediately.

You may begin wearing makeup once any pinpoint bleeding from the injection site/s has subsided.

Avoid drinking alcohol for a minimum of 12 hours as this may contribute to bruising and/or swelling.

Avoid extended UV exposure until any redness/swelling has subsided. Be sure to apply an SPF 30.

We recommend you wait a minimum of 1 week before receiving any skincare or laser treatments.

Dermal fillers and neurotoxins are almost the exact opposite things. Dermal fillers act as a substitute. Anywhere you have depletion in your face, you can ADD filler. Think of filler as a tool to contour your face. Neurotoxins RELAX your face. You would not want to put a neurotoxin in your cheeks for example, because they would droop. Cheeks are a great place to put filler to contour and make them pop! Neurotoxins take a few days to kick in and final results are seen 2 weeks from injection day. Filler results can be seen right away.

YES! It is perfectly safe to get both neurotoxin and filler injections on the same day.

This varies person to person. I prefer to use neurotoxins as a preventive treatment along with a good skincare routine. It’s a good time to start when you begin to see lines on your face when you are NOT making expressions. It is even better to start BEFORE you see any permanent lines. This could be in your 20’s or even 30’s. It is never too early to prevent aging!