Policy On Botox Dysport Xeomin Dermal Fillers
Ageless Aesthetics MediSpa in Santa Fe, NM

Botox™, Dysport™, and Xeomin™are botulinum toxins (type A) that cause the injected muscles to temporarily "relas" so that they no longer contract and cause fine lines and deep wrinkles to form. Botox™, Dysport™, and Xeomin™also block nerve impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are directly related to expression lines. After the procedure/treatment, the skin overlying the treated area becomes smooth. The untreated muscles will contract as usual and leave normal facial expressions. The effects of Botox™ are apparent (7-14 ) days after treatment, the effects of Dysport™ and Xeomin™are (4-14) days after treatment, and the effects usually last (3-4) months. Periodic retreatment will be necessary to maintain the effects of Botox™, Dysport™ and Xeomin™. Repeated treatments may lead to temporary loss of muscle tone in the treated area, bruising, facial asymmetry, or temporary paralysis which could lead to droopy eyelid and double vision. Some patients may develop antibodies to Botox™ after consecutive usage or over usage.

• You must be of at least (18) years of age to receive treatment with Botox™, Dysport™ and or Xeomin™.
• You can not be pregnant or nursing to receive Botox™, Dysport™, and or Xeomin™.
• You will be asked to certify that you have no known conditions that would contraindicate treatment, including but not limited to hypertrophic scars, a history of any autoimmune disease, or immunotherapy.
• If you are currently on antibiotics, you may not be at the same potential for treatment dosage as when you are not taking antibiotics.
• We ask that you not perform strenuous exercise for 24 hours after receiving treatment.
• We ask that you avoid saunas and steam baths for 2 days after receiving treatment.
• We ask that you not apply pressure such as laying on the treated area including to receive massage for at least 24 hours.
• We treat conservatively until your baseline for the medication for a specific area is established. If movement in the treated area is present at 2 weeks after treatment, it is possible that the treated muscles need more medication for optimal treatment. Touch up treatments for Botox™, Dysport™ and Xeomin™MUST BE received within 21 days of the original injection date for the same area in order to receive the Walk-In Wednesday discounted price for the touch up.
• If you are prone to herpetic or cold sore outbreaks, we advise you take your prescribed medication the day of treatment in order to prevent a breakout.
• Unless prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner, avoid Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, St. John's Wort, Vitamin D and E, garlic, Fish Oil/Omega 3, Omegas, Turmeric, Green Tea, Horse chestnut seed extract, alcohol, and and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) in the -7 days prior to your treatment as they may promote the risk of bruising in the injection area.
• If you have a special social engagement, we advise receiving treatment at a minimum of 4 weeks prior to your engagement date to allow for the medication to take effect and also allow time for any needed touch up treatments to be in effect.
• Our cancellation policy is 24 hours notice prior to your scheduled appointment date and time in order to avoid our $75.00 No Show Fee.
• We require all our patients to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time in order to complete any needed documentation.
• If you arrive 5 minutes late for your scheduled appointment time, you may be charged a "No Show" fee.