What to Plan For Before Your Neurotoxin Appointment
Booking your first neurotoxin appointment? A few things are worth thinking through before you sit in the chair, less about the injection itself and more about how you plan your week around it.
Timing matters more than people expect
Neurotoxin doesn't work instantly. Results usually start showing in 3 to 5 days, and don't fully settle until around the two-week mark. If you're treating before a friend’s wedding, a big trip, or a photo shoot, book with that window in mind. A week out isn't enough. A month is safer.
Give yourself a buffer on both sides
Plan to stay upright for a few hours after your appointment, so avoid scheduling it right before you need to lie down for a flight, a nap, or a massage. The treatment itself is quick, often under 20 minutes, but build in a little extra time before and after so you're not rushing in or rushing out.
It's also worth keeping the rest of that day fairly low-key; skip the intense workout, the sauna, anything that really gets your heart rate up. Just that day. Same goes for the few hours right before your appointment.
Your calendar should include a follow-up
If you’re new, we always book a follow-up around two weeks out from your first treatment. That's intentional, not optional. Everyone's face responds a little differently, and that visit is how your injector fine-tunes things for next time. Pencil it in when you book the first appointment, so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle.
A note on medications, supplements, and alcohol
There are some things worth avoiding in the days before and after treatment. Rather than list specifics here, they genuinely vary person to person, and we'd rather you have accurate, current guidance, we send every client our full neurotoxin pre- and post-care instructions ahead of their appointment. Worth reading closely.
It's also worth mentioning upfront if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, have a neuromuscular disorder, or are on certain antibiotics. It won't necessarily rule out treatment, but it's easier to plan around before you're in the chair than after.
What to expect day-of
Plan to arrive with a clean face, or budget a few minutes to remove your makeup when you get here. The consultation is part of the appointment too, we'll talk through your goals and facial anatomy before anything gets marked up or injected. Plan to be with us for about 30 minutes.
Ready to book?
If you're weighing whether now's the time, or just want to talk through logistics before committing to a date, book a consultation, or learn more about our neurotoxin treatments.
