Botulinum type A (Botox) Treatments

Most common form of non-surgical treatments involves injecting a neurotoxin called botulinum type A (A, such as Botox, Xeomin, or Jeuveau,).  These are a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used in adults for a short period of time to temporarily make moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines look better. So you look like you, only with less noticeable facial lines. These same neurotoxins can be used on the lip and brow areas. Treatment requires minimal downtime. You can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave your specialist's office. You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, with full results in 30 days, with results lasting up to 4 months for moderate to severe frown 

Aftercare Instructions

It is very important to protect your investment and follow all aftercare instructions. Remember, individual cosmetic experiences can vary from person to person.

• Be prepared for some bruising and swelling ( Some clients have also found that Arnica - a natural ointment commonly used to reduce bruising, works very well on the treatment area.) Clean the brow with water and apply A&D ointment, tattoo balm, or our CoutureLookBeauty gloss. For dry to normal skin, apply 2-3 times a day for 3 days. For oily skin, apply once a day for 3 days.

• DO NOT CONSIDER THE RESULT OF THE INITIAL PROCEDURE TO BE FINAL (Many of our clients have experienced mild anxiety when they have studied how the shape of lips or facial smile-lines changes during the first couple of weeks after the procedure. This is completely normal and there is no need to worry because of that. In the beginning, the treatment area sometimes looks a bit asymmetric, it will most probably change quite significantly during the first month after the procedure. Keep in mind that the actual result can be evaluated correctly only after the touch up (re-touching) procedure has also been performed.) Remember, we recommend 2-3 sessions for best results.

• NO HEAVY MAKEUP AND ANTI-AGING CREAMS, MINIMIZE MOVEMENT OF THE TREATMENT AREA  At least for a week (preferably for 10 days).

• DO NOT pick or scratch at the treated area.

• Avoid Exercise, heavy sweating, bending forward or lifting objects heavier than 15lbs for the first 7 days after the procedure.

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, climates with heat above 80 degrees and for 2 weeks post treatment (or use a hat).

• Avoid the use of saunas/hot tubs/steam for 2 weeks post treatment.

• Avoid scrunching the area for treatment, drinking hot beverages, smoking and alcohol use for the first 1-2 days. 

• If bruising does occur, apply an arnica-based gel topically gently to the treated area 3-4 times a day until bruising disappears.

• No facials, botox, chemical treatments and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.

Dermal Filler Treatments

Most common form of non-surgical treatments involves injecting a FILLER such as JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA®, BELOTERO BALANCE® or Restylane® Kysse. These are a prescription medicine that is injected into the dermal layer of skin and used in adults for a short period of time to temporarily moderate the shape and fullness of lips.  Hyaluronic acid is substance that is naturally occurring & found inside the human body making allergic reactions VERY rare. The process takes about 30-45 mins and is virtually painless with little to no downtime (as each individual heals differently). The results are a more natural look and the treatment can be done every 3-4 weeks to “build” fuller lips until you achieve the size and plumpness you want. Fillers can last up to 3-12 months sometimes longer BUT keep in mind everybody is different and results can vary depending on how fast your body metabolizes the filler, each individuals hydration levels etc. We recommend 2 – 4 treatments depending on how full you would like your lips to be. A mini consultation will be provided to discuss what you want your desired lips to look like. Some may want just the top, sides, or both the top and bottom, etc. Each person’s lips are different and we will be able to determine how many treatments you need once we have the consultation. We will numb the lips to make ensure the process is as pain free as possible, most say a small pinch is really all they feel. After the numbing we will begin the process that lasts about 30 minutes. After the treatment is over we will apply hyaluronic acid around the lips to help start the healing process. (very light swelling, bruising, and small bumps on penetration site can occur and are normal, subsiding after a few hours-3 days)

Treatments can be scheduled 3 – 4 weeks a part for the last treatment. This is to ensure the lips are able to heal properly and allow the look of the lips to process naturally. The more treatments you have the larger your lips will look overtime. Results last anywhere from 6-12 months. 

Aftercare Instructions

It is very important to protect your investment and follow all aftercare instructions. Remember, individual cosmetic experiences can vary from person to person.

• Be prepared for some bruising and swelling ( Some clients have also found that Arnica - a natural ointment commonly used to reduce bruising, works very well on the treatment area.)

• DO NOT CONSIDER THE RESULT OF THE INITIAL PROCEDURE TO BE FINAL (Many of our clients have experienced mild anxiety when they have studied how the shape of lips or facial smile-lines changes during the first couple of weeks after the procedure. This is completely normal and there is no need to worry because of that. In the beginning, the treatment area sometimes looks a bit asymmetric, it will most probably change quite significantly during the first month after the procedure. Keep in mind that the actual result can be evaluated correctly only after the touch up (re-touching) procedure has also been performed.) Remember, we recommend 3-9 sessions for best results.

• NO HEAVY MAKEUP AND ANTI-AGING CREAMS, MINIMIZE MOVEMENT OF THE TREATMENT AREA At least for a week (preferably for 10 days)

• Avoid Exercise, bending forward or lifting objects heavier than 15lbs for the first 12 hours post treatment.

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, climates with heat above 80 degrees and for 2 weeks post treatment. (or use a hat).

• Avoid the use of saunas/hot tubs/steam for 2 weeks post treatment.

• Avoid scrunching the lips, drinking hot beverages, smoking and alcohol use for the first 1-2 days. 

• If bruising does occur, apply an arnica-based gel topically gently to the treated area 3-4 times a day until bruising disappears.

• Client can gently massage treated area if lumps are discovered ONLY AFTER 3 days of the treatment. Client should not massage over area for it can dissolve product faster and potentially move the product to the other locations within the skin.

TREATMENTS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• Under 18 Years of Age

• Pregnant or Currently Breastfeeding 

• Has Diabetes/Under the care of a physician

• Acute of Chronic Skin Diseases in the area to have performed treatment

• Active, inflammatory acne

• Hypersensitivity to any of the constituents of the filling preparations

• Currently on Blood Thinning Medications/Anti-Coagulants.

• Pre-disposition to hypertrophic scars and keloids

DAY OF FILLER AND BOTOX INJECTIONS

• Wear as little to no makeup & lotion as possible.

• Make sure you have eaten and your blood sugar is not low

• Make sure you have drank plenty of water and are not dehydrated

• Dress in cool comfortable clothes. 

• Make your appointment for the next time.