• All make up will need to be removed prior to treatment. Contamination with makeup can cause infection.

• Taking the following within 72 hours of treatment may increase your risk of bruising:​ 

  • Aspirin

  • Ibuprofen

  • St. John’s Wort

  • Fish oils

  • Gingko Biloba

  • Vitamins C and E.

  • Alcohol

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Do contact the clinic to discuss any illness or new medicines prior to attending.

Within 48 Hours

Redness, pin-prick marks, minor swelling and tenderness should settle. Pain killers may be taken as required.

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Within 10 Days

Bruising if apparent will fade.

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Within 2 Weeks

Full results of treatment can be judged.

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At 2 Weeks

You will be invited to attend a complimentary review appointment where the success of the treatment may be assessed and adjustments to your personal treatment plan made if necessary.

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8 Weeks Onwards

Movement of the muscles treated will  gradually begin to recover.

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3-4 Months

Muscle movement returns to pre-treatment levels.

​​Include, but are not limited to:

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• Bruising

• Swelling at injection sites

• Redness at injection sites

• Asymmetry of expression

• Drooping of the eyebrow, or eyelid

• Headache or a sensation of ‘tightness’ or ‘heaviness’

• Bruising and slight discomfort to be expected around the injection sites

• Do not lie down, fall asleep or rub/massage the treated areas for at least 4 hours after treatment

• Gently moving the muscles that have been treated (i.e. frowning/smiling) can help activate the toxin and speed up results

• No alcohol for 24 hours

• No exercise for 24 hours

• No make up for 24 hours

• It can take up to 2 weeks to see results

• The effects of treatment are temporary and it is normal to begin to see more movement after 8 weeks. Treatment is recommended every 3-6 months

• Avoid extremes of heat or cold, vigorous exercise, rubbing or wearing tight hats or headgear the day of treatment