Botox can do wonders for your self confidence by giving your face a refreshed, more rested appearance and by softening the appearance of fines lines and wrinkles. Botox is also a quick and efficient procedure with no real downtime, so once you know how your face reacts, you may be able to get lunchtime Botox injections and go back to work immediately afterward. While Botox is an easy anti-aging solution, there are still things you should know ahead of time in order to prepare for your first appointment:
Choose an Experienced Botox Practitioner
When someone receives disappointing results from a Botox service--whether it's that the results aren't discernible or are overly dramatic, resulting in a frozen appearance--an inexperienced aesthetician is usually the cause. Make sure you go to a beautician or dermatologist with significant Botox experience and positive reviews. If one of your friends gets Botox and you love the results, asking them who they go to is a great place to start.
Most legitimate Botox practitioners offer a free consultation before your first appointment, so you can discuss your beauty and skincare goals and they can help you determine if Botox (or possibly a combination of cosmetic treatments) is the best option.
Prevent Bruising
The best way to prevent visible bruising at the Botox injection site is to avoid taking any medication or supplements with blood-thinning effects for a week or so before your appointment. This includes ibuprofen and aspirin, as well as some supplements such as St. John's Wort. It's a great idea to list your medications and supplements for your aesthetician at your consultation, so they can guide you on which medications to avoid. It's also a good idea to avoid drinking alcohol in the days leading up to your appointment.
Tylenol is usually fine to take before your appointment, but many Botox clients find that the numbing cream applied to your skin before the injections is all the pain relief that's needed.
Consider Combining Botox with Fillers
Botox softens the appearance of wrinkles and is also a great preventative because it gently paralyzes the muscles that create wrinkles and furrows in your skin. Fillers serve a slightly different purpose, filling in and plumping up areas of your face that are beginning to sag or look too thin, including your lips. Botox and fillers can be administered together to achieve the overall look you're hoping for.
By following these tips and choosing an experienced aesthetician for your Botox services, you are likely to be delighted with the results of your first Botox appointment.
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