Botox & Xeomin Pre-Treatment Instructions
Please review these Botox pre-treatment instructions before your appointment at Newport Beach Dental Studio. A few simple precautions can help reduce bruising and allow us to treat you as safely as possible.
These instructions apply to botulinum toxin treatment with products such as BOTOX® and XEOMIN®. However, your individual medical history and medications may require different instructions from Dr. Ha.
Do Not Stop Prescribed Blood Thinners on Your Own
Some medications and supplements can increase bruising after injections. However, do not stop aspirin, anticoagulants, antiplatelet medications, or any other prescribed medication unless the clinician who prescribed it tells you that it is safe to do so.
Examples of medications and supplements that may affect bruising include aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, certain prescription blood thinners, vitamin E, ginkgo, and some herbal supplements.
If you take any of these medications for a medical reason, simply tell us before treatment. Dr. Ha can determine whether your appointment should proceed or whether additional medical guidance is needed.
Please Tell Dr. Ha Before Treatment If:
- You have an infection, rash, sore, or significant inflammation near the planned injection area.
- You have previously had an allergic or unusual reaction to Botox, Xeomin, or another botulinum toxin product.
- You have a condition that affects muscles or nerves, such as myasthenia gravis or another neuromuscular disorder.
- You have a history of difficulty swallowing, speaking, or breathing.
- You are taking muscle relaxants, aminoglycoside antibiotics, or medications that affect nerve-to-muscle signaling.
- You have received Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Jeuveau, Daxxify, or another botulinum toxin product recently. Tell us which product, where it was injected, and approximately when.
- You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- You have recently developed a significant illness or there has been an important change in your medical history.
The Day Before Your Appointment
You generally do not need to make major changes to your normal routine.
If medically appropriate for you, avoiding alcohol for approximately 24 hours may help reduce bruising. Stay hydrated, eat normally, and continue prescribed medications unless your prescribing clinician has specifically instructed otherwise.
There is generally no need to avoid your normal caffeine intake solely because you are receiving botulinum toxin treatment.
The Day of Your Botox or Xeomin Appointment
Please arrive with the planned treatment area clean. If possible, avoid makeup over the areas that will be injected.
You may eat and drink normally before the appointment. In fact, arriving after a normal meal may be more comfortable than coming in hungry.
Bring an updated medication list if anything has changed since your last visit.
Before treatment, Dr. Ha will review the areas being treated, your goals, relevant medical history, expected effects, limitations, and potential risks.
Have an Important Event Coming Up?
Botulinum toxin does not work immediately. In addition, temporary bruising, redness, tenderness, or swelling can occasionally occur after injections.
Therefore, avoid scheduling your first treatment immediately before a wedding, major event, professional photo session, or important trip.
When possible, allowing at least two weeks gives the treatment time to develop and provides a buffer in case minor bruising occurs.
Why Your Medical History Matters
BOTOX and XEOMIN are prescription medications. Although injections are brief, the medication affects communication between nerves and muscles.
Therefore, seemingly unrelated medications or medical conditions can sometimes affect treatment decisions. Please tell Dr. Ha about your complete health history rather than assuming something is not relevant.
When Should I Contact the Office Before My Appointment?
Please call us before your appointment if you develop an infection, rash, open sore, or significant inflammation in the planned treatment area.
You should also contact us if you have a significant change in your health, begin an important new medication, experience new swallowing or breathing problems, or receive another botulinum toxin treatment after scheduling your appointment.
Questions Before Your Appointment?
If you are unsure whether a medication, supplement, medical condition, or recent treatment affects your appointment, contact Newport Beach Dental Studio before making any changes on your own.
These are general pre-treatment instructions and do not replace individualized medical advice. Do not discontinue prescribed medication without approval from the healthcare professional who prescribed it.