Aftercare

Do not lay flat for the next 4 hours, try to stay upright
Avoid exercising heavily for 24 hours after injection
No hot tubs, saunas, tanning beds, massages and facials for 24 hours post injection
Do not touch, rub, exfoliate or put any pressure on the injection sites for 24 hours
Do not wear headbands or hats that put pressure on the injection area for 24 hours
You can apply makeup 4 hours post injection, just make sure to use clean hands and brushes to avoid infection
You can wash your face and put moisturizer/makeup on just don’t exfoliate hard or put heavy pressure on the injection sites while applying products
You may have small red bumps at the injection points, they will be gone within 30-60 minutes
There is a slight chance of bruising, if bruising occurs they are usually minimal and are temporary
Some people experience a slight headache after injection, it is okay to take Tylenol if this occurs

Botox

Starts working within 5-7 days and shows full treatment results in 2 weeks. Clients will not be treated in the same treatment area until after the 2 week period.

Dysport

Starts working within 3-5 days and shows full treatment results in 2 weeks. Clients will not be treated in the same treatment area until after the 2 week period.

Ice can be applied to treatment area for comfort and to decrease swelling, apply 20 minutes every hour. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) can be taken to help with soreness post injection . 25-50mg of Benadryl can be taken to help redness, swelling, or itching. Keep in mind Benadryl can make you sleepy
Avoid heavy exercise for 24 hours post injection, if lips are treated avoid straws for 24 hours
Do not apply any make-up or moisturizer to the treated area for 6 hours after injection. After the 6 hours, when applying makeup do so gently with clean brushes and hands
Avoid direct sunlight for long hours, extreme hot or extreme cold until swelling and redness subsides

(ex: hot tubs, saunas, tanning beds, and sun tanning)

Sleep with your head elevated with multiple pillows to help decrease swelling
Avoid facials, massages, or cosmetic treatments on treatment area for 2 weeks post injection
Product is moldable for up to 2 weeks, be careful not to put heavy pressure on the treatment area
Swelling and bruising can occur for up to two weeks. Full treatment results may not appear for twofull weeks, avoid getting filler in that area for that time
Bumps, lumps, or irregular asymmetries may appear during the two week healing period.After two weeks lumps and bumps may be felt but should not be visible

If the area appears red, hot to touch, and “angry” looking
EXTREME amounts of pain that over the counter pain medicine does not alleviate
If the area has blue, web-like tinting under the skin where injections were placed
If discolored blotchy patches in areas that were not injected appear
If injection areas are blanching (when blood does not return to the area or is sluggish when pressure is applied)

Do NOT massage, or manipulate the treatment area
Ice the treated areas for the next 24 hours. Place the icepack on the area for 20 minutes and remove the ice pack for 20 minutes. Continue this pattern for 24 hours
Apply (over the counter) Arnica gel to the treatment area to help decrease the bruising, swelling, and discomfort
Take (over the counter) acetaminophen and/or pain reliever if needed to decrease post treatment discomfort
Sleep on your back and keep your head elevated with 2-3 pillows for the next 3- 5 days after treatment
Drink plenty of water and fluids after treatment
Avoid vigorous exercise, sun and heat exposure for 3-5 days after treatment
Avoid Aspirin, Motrin, Ginkgo Biloba, Garlic, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E or any other essential fatty acids at least 3 days to 1 week after treatment. These items may increase bleeding and bruising

Avoid alcohol, caffeine, Niacin supplements, high-sodium foods, high sugar foods, refined carbohydrates, spicy foods and cigarettes 24-48 hours after your treatment. These items may contribute to increased swelling or irritation
Avoid cosmetic treatments such as injectables, laser, ultrasound, peels, facials or micro-dermabrasion to the Kybella treatment area
It is absolutely normal to feel and see mild to moderate swelling, numbness, hardness to touch, tingling, redness, and tenderness at the site of injections and they can last up to 6-8 weeks. Most swelling will begin to improve after day 5
Please report to The Youth Injector immediately if you develop an asymmetric smile or facial muscle weakness, skin ulceration in the treatment area, difficulty swallowing, or if any existing symptom worsens

Feel free to schedule a free 2-week follow up to re-evaluate treatment area