Your Pre-Treatment Botox® Guide

Everything You Need to Know Before Your Appointment

Smooth lines, balanced expressions, and results that actually last.

At beyond|AESTHETICS, we view neuromodulator treatments not as quick fixes, but as an art form rooted in clinical precision and facial balance. Dynamic wrinkles—like forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet—form from repetitive muscle movements over time. While standard approaches often under-dose or treat areas in isolation, we believe in harmonizing the entire upper face to deliver natural, long-lasting outcomes. Every treatment in our office is completely personalized to your unique anatomy, facial dynamics, and personal aesthetic goals. Guided by our 64-Unit Full-Face Standard—the exact FDA-approved, on-label dosage to treat all three upper facial zones—we protect your facial symmetry without over-freezing, ensuring you look naturally refreshed, balanced, and confident at every step of your skin journey.

UNITS

FDA On-Label Standard

The 64-Unit Standard: Why We Do Things Differently

We believe in results that actually last. Treating the entire upper face as an interconnected unit ensures balanced, harmonious, and natural-looking rejuvenation.

3 Target Areas: Forehead lines, frown lines (glabella), and crow’s feet.
Full-Dose Longevity: Prevents premature wear-off caused by under-dosing.
Customized Mapping: Personalized to your natural facial movement.

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Preparing for Your Botox Appointment

7 Days Before

Pause Blood Thinners: Avoid over-the-counter blood thinners and supplements including Aspirin, Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Aleve, St. John’s Wort, Omega-3 / Fish Oil, Vitamin E, and Ginkgo Biloba. (Do not stop prescription medications without consulting your physician).
Avoid Alcohol: Refrain from consuming alcohol for 3–7 days prior to treatment to minimize bruising risks.

2–3 Days Before

Pause Actives: Temporarily stop active topical ingredients on the area (e.g., Retin-A, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid).
Check Skin Health: If you develop a cold sore, skin infection, rash, or active breakout in the treatment area, contact us to reschedule.

Day of Treatment

Clean Skin: Arrive with a clean face, free of heavy makeup, face oils, or lotions.
Hydrate & Fuel: Eat a light meal/snack and stay well-hydrated prior to your visit.

What to Expect on Treatment Day

Intelligent Skin Mapping
We begin with an in-depth consultation to analyze your dynamic facial movement, ensuring your 64-unit standard or customized dose is strategically placed for natural movement.
The Treatment Experience
The injections take only 10 to 15 minutes. We use ultra-fine needles and precise techniques to maximize comfort.
Immediate Look
You may experience mild red bumps at the injection sites, similar to small mosquito bites. These typically subside within 15–30 minutes before you leave our office.

Recommended Pre-Botox Home Care

Preparing your skin matrix 1 to 2 weeks before your injection appointment helps strengthen fragile micro-vessels, builds collagen resilience, and ensures smooth, long-lasting dynamic line reduction.

Pre-Botox Skincare Essentials at beyond|AESTHETICS

Alastin Skincare® INhance Post-Injection Serum

Vascular Prep & Anti-Bruise Priming

Why use pre-treatment: Formulated with ChromaFADE Technology® and TriHex Technology®, applying this prior to injections strengthens delicate skin support and helps prevent post-treatment bruising and swelling at puncture sites.

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SkinMedica® TNS® Advanced+ Serum

Growth Factor & Structural Support

Why use pre-treatment: TNS Advanced+ nourishes the surface matrix with growth factors and peptides, strengthening skin density around expression lines before you treat.

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Epionce Restorative Skin Cream

Barrier Strength & Lipid Repair

Why use pre-treatment: A strong, healthy lipid barrier prevents sub-surface inflammation and skin sensitivity, ensuring your skin canvas is calm, resilient, and fully prepped for comfortable micro-injections.

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BOTOX® Treatment Areas

Forehead

Minimize horizontal lines for a smoother, younger-looking forehead.

Reduces forehead creases
Softens the appearance frown lines and wrinkles

Bunny Lines

Refine nose wrinkles that appear with facial movements.

Smooths lines on the sides of the nose
Reduces creases from smiling or scrunching the nose

DAO (Depressor Anguli Oris)

Lift the corners of the mouth for a brighter, friendlier expression.

Elevates downturned mouth corners
Softens lines around the mouth

Perioral (Around the Mouth)

Reduce fine lines around the lips for a more youthful smile.

Smooths vertical lines above and below the lips
Smooths smoker’s lines
Softens creases caused by lip movement

LLSAN (Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi)

Gently adjust the “gummy smile” for balanced symmetry.

Reduces the appearance of excessive gum exposure
Creates a more natural, balanced smile

Mentalis (Chin)

Refine chin texture and reduce dimpling.

Smooths the “orange peel” effect
Softens chin lines and creases

Brows

Lift the brows subtly for a more awake, refreshed look.

Enhances brow position for a youthful effect
Softens frown lines for a relaxed expression

Crow’s Feet (Outer Eye Area)

Soften the fine lines at the outer corners of the eyes.

Smooths crow’s feet
Reduces lines caused by smiling and squinting

Platysma Bands (Neck)

Minimize visible neck bands for a smoother neck profile.

Reduces the appearance of vertical neck bands
Creates a more youthful, refined neck contour

Cosmetic Masseter

Slim the jawline and reduce teeth grinding for a balanced look.

Softens the appearance of a prominent jaw
May ease symptoms of teeth grinding or jaw tension

Excessive Sweating

Reduce excessive sweating for long-lasting dryness.

Effectively decreases perspiration on underarms, hands, and feet
Provides relief from hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating

Trapezius (Shoulders)

Relax tense shoulder muscles for improved posture and a slimmer neck.

Relieves tension in the trapezius muscles
Helps create a more elegant shoulder and neck contour
May alleviate discomfort caused by muscle tightness

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FAQs About BOTOX Injections

What if I accidentally took Ibuprofen or Aspirin 3 days before my appointment?

Don’t panic—there is no need to cancel or reschedule your appointment! Blood-thinning medications and supplements (like Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Fish Oil, or Vitamin E) do not affect how Botox works or your ultimate results. They simply increase the temporary risk of mild pinpoint bruising or slight swelling at the injection sites.

What to do:

Just mention it to your practitioner during your consultation. We can take extra clinical precautions, such as applying cold compresses right after injection or using topical Arnica, to keep any potential bruising to a minimum.

Can I get Botox if I have an upcoming big event in 3 days?

We recommend scheduling your Botox treatment at least 2 to 3 weeks prior to any major event (like a wedding, photo shoot, or vacation).

Why?

Time to take effect: Botox takes 3 to 7 days to begin working, with full, smooth results settling in at the 14-day mark.
Recovery buffer: Giving yourself a 2-week buffer allows any minor post-injection bumps or small bruises to clear completely so your skin looks radiant and camera-ready.

Will I look bruised or bumpy immediately after my treatment?

Immediately after your injections, you will have small, elevated red bumps at the injection sites—they look very similar to tiny mosquito bites.

What to expect:

First 15–30 Minutes: The small bumps typically subside entirely before you even leave our studio as the liquid naturally absorbs into the tissue.
Minor Bruising: While rare, slight pinpoint bruising can occur near delicate areas like the crow’s feet. If a small bruise develops, it can easily be covered with light makeup after 24 hours and fades within a few days. You can return to your normal daily activities right after stepping out of the office!