Toxin-Pain-Management-Treatment-Dundalk

Contraindications▼

Not suitable for under 18s, pregnant, or breastfeeding women.
No history of skin cancer or active cancer treatment.
No anticoagulation therapy or blood disorders (e.g., thrombocytopenia).
No active skin infections or dermatological conditions (e.g., eczema, psoriasis) at treatment site.
No severe metabolic or systemic disorders (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes).
No allergy to local anaesthetics (topical or injectable, e.g., lidocaine, articaine).
No known allergy to botulinum toxin or its constituents (e.g., human albumin, saline).
No history of keloid scarring.
No neuromuscular disorders (e.g., Myasthenia Gravis, Eaton-Lambert Syndrome).

Pre-Treatment Advice▼

Avoid blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen), alcohol, supplements (e.g., fish oils, vitamins A–E) for 72 hours prior.
No systemic steroids (e.g., prednisone) for 3 weeks prior.
No dental treatments, aesthetic treatments, or vaccines 2 weeks prior.

Post-Treatment Advice▼

Avoid massaging or pressuring treated areas for 24 hours.
Avoid heat (e.g., hot showers, saunas, sun, intense exercise) for 48 hours.
No alcohol for 48 hours.
No aesthetic treatments, vaccines, or dental treatments for 2 weeks post-treatment.
Stay upright (no lying down or prolonged bending) for 4 hours.
Exercise facial muscles (e.g., frowning, squinting) for 1 hour to aid toxin uptake.