Neuro"TOX"in : Post Care Instructions

Treatment Instructions:

Today you may have undergone a treatment in which a tiny amount of a muscle relaxing protein has been injected into muscles to improve appearance. It will usually take between 3 and 10 days to start to see any muscle relaxing effect and 14 days until the full effect has been reached. 

What's Normal after a Procedure? 

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Injections can cause small amounts of swelling, a temporary bump, redness, bruising, a mild to moderate headache, and sensations such as tingling or mild itching after the treatments. These effects are so common they can be considered a normal part of the process. The Initial effects will show In the first 2-5 days. Peak effect on the muscle is at 14 days, but the result will continue to improve for 4 weeks or more. The benefits start to wear off after 3-4 months on average.

Protect Your Result & Reduce Side Effects 

• Remain upright for 2 hours.
• Do small extra contractions of the muscles treated every 20 minutes for the first hour.
• When cleansing, avoid pressure and use gentle strokes away from the eyes.
• Avoid facial massages or electrical stimulation of the face for the next 2 weeks.
• Avoid wearing tight caps or garments in the area that has been injected.
• Avoid alcohol and exposure to UV and extreme heat ie. sauna, steam, sun beds, very hot showers, strenuous exercise etc

Reduce the Chance of Infection:

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• Do not apply make-up for approximately 6 hours unless it is mineral based.
• Wash your hands immediately post procedure
• Do not touch your face in the areas injected for 6 hours.