Pre-Treatment

The ideal time to schedule Deoxycholic acid treatment is at least 2 weeks prior to a big event. Thursdays & Fridays are preferred to allow for swelling over the weekend.

Inform your practitioner if you have a history of difficulty swallowing, medication allergies, history of anaphylaxis, recent surgeries to the area planned to treat and any other medical problems.

Post-Treatment

Swelling, bruising, redness and inflammation is to be expected after deoxycholic acid treatment.

Treat the area with an ice pack for comfort for 3-5 minutes at a time in the first 24 hours.

To allow for natural healing mechanisms to take place in the body, avoid NSAIDS or any type of oral anti-inflammatories. Ex: ibuprofen, mortin, advil. ‘

Avoid salty foods as this can increase swelling to the area.

Bruising, numbness, and tingling can occur after Deoxycholic acid treatment.

After treatment, oral and/or topical Arnica montana may help reduce bruising.

NO EXERCISE FOR 48 HOURS POST TREATMENT.

Schedule your next session - more than one is always needed - and get ready to LOVE your results ;)

Pre-Treatment

Avoid aspirin (e.g., Excedrin), vitamin E, St. John’s wort or other dietary supplements including ginkgo, evening primrose oil, garlic, feverfew, and ginseng for 2 weeks.

Avoid ibuprofen (e.g., Advil, Motrin, naproxen) and alcohol for 2 days.

If possible, come to your appointment with a cleanly washed face.

Post-Treatment

Skin redness and swelling in the treatment area is common. This should resolve within a few days. If it persists longer than 3 days, please contact your physician.

Do not massage the treated areas.

Avoid applying heat to the treated area until any swelling or bruising has resolved. Routine washing and showering is fine.

Avoid activities that cause facial flushing on the day of treatment including: consuming alcohol, exercising, and tanning.

Gently apply a cool compress or wrapped ice pack to the treated area for 15 minutes every few hours as needed to reduce discomfort, swelling, or bruising up to a few days after treatment. If bruising occurs it typically resolves within 7-10 days.

After treatment, oral and/or topical Arnica montana may help reduce bruising and swelling.

It is normal to feel “firmness” in your injection area for the first few days after treatment. Over time, the area will soften, leaving you a natural looking result.

Makeup may be applied shortly after treatment if no complications are present, and using gentle application.

Immediately report any abnormal bruising or pain to your provider.

Pre-Treatment

Avoid aspirin (e.g., Excedrin), vitamin E, St. John’s Wort or other dietary supplements including ginkgo, evening primrose oil, garlic, feverfew, and ginseng for 2 weeks.

Avoid ibuprofen (e.g., Advil, Motrin, naproxen) and alcohol for 2 days.

If possible, come to your appointment with a cleanly washed face.

Post-Treatment

Do not apply pressure to/or massage the treatment are on the day of treatment.

Avoid lying down for 4 hours immediately after treatment.

Avoid applying heat to the treated area on the day of treatment.

Avoid activities that cause flushing on the day of treatment, including hot tub or sauna use, exercising, or tanning.

Gently apply a cool compress or wrapped ice pack to the treated area for 15 minutes every few hours as needed to reduce discomfort, swelling, or bruising up to a few days after treatment. If bruising occurs, it typically resolves within 7-10 days.

After treatment, oral consumption and/or topical application of Arnica montana may help to reduce bruising and swelling.

Botulinum toxin treatment effects take about 1-2 weeks to fully develop and lasts approximately 2.5 - 4 months.

Pinpoint bleeding may occur and will resolve quickly.

Follow up in 2 weeks.