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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

BOTOX

  1. What is Botox?

    • A medication used to temporarily relax the muscle that causes wrinkles

  2. How long will Botox last?

    • 3-4 months

  3. How many units are typically used?

    • Forehead: 12 – 30 units

    • Frown lines between eyes: 15-20 units

    • Crows Feet: 8-12 units per eye

    • TMJ: 15-30 units per side

  4. When will I see results of Botox?

    • 3-5 days after procedure with full result in 2 weeks

  5. Will I bruise after Botox?

    • You may have very small bruises at injections sites

  6. Limitations AFTER Botox?

    • DO NOT lay flat for 2 hours

    • DO NOT put makeup on for 2 hours

    • DO NOT massage injection site

    • DO NOT sweat for the rest of the day

    • NO facial treatments (massages, chemical peels, microdermabrasion ect. for 1 week after treatment)

DERMAL FILLER

  1. What is filler?

    • An injection that enhances the facial volume of area injected

  2. How long does filler last?

    • 6-8 months (on average)

  3. Where is filler used?

    • Lip enhancement

    • Cheek enhancement

    • Smile/frown lines around mouth area

    • To fill deep lines of the face

  4. Will I bruise after filler?

    • You might have small bruising at injection sites

    • Drinking alcohol can make bruising worse, especially with lip filler

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