7 Top Tips for the Best Botox Results
At Advanced Laser Skin Care and Spa, we help countless Warren, MI area individuals get rid of facial wrinkles using Botox.
In this article, we take a look at nine of the most useful pieces of information our Warren, MI area patients should know before coming to us for Botox.
#1. Only Get Botox From A Medical Professional
Warren, MI area individuals who visit Advanced Laser Skin Care and Spa are ensured a safe, successful Botox experienced. Carried out by our skilled team of qualified professionals, all risks associated with Botox are kept to an absolute minimum. But since Botox itself is a powerful, muscle paralyzing neurotoxin, the filler should only be administer by a licensed doctor or nurse in a medical facility such as ours.
#2. Tell Your Botox Doctor All of Your Medication
Given that Botox is a medical procedure, Warren, MI area patients should inform their Botox doctor of any and all medications and supplements they are taking, no matter how insignificant they may seem. Some common over-the-counter drugs (like ibuprofen) as well as certain herbal remedies, can result in thinning of their blood. This could potentially cause the patient to experience more intense bruising after their Botox injection. In order to avoid complications, medications or supplements such as these may need to be avoided for a few days prior to having Botox administered.
#3. Don’t Move While Getting Botox
For many of our Warren, MI area patients, to finally get Botox is an incredibly exciting event. Even so, it is important for Botox patients to keep both their face and body completely still during the procedure. Unless specifically instructed to smile or frown by their doctor, Botox patients must contain their excitement at keep their face at rest. By doing so, not only is it ensured that the injection reaches its intended destination, any bruising is also kept to a minimum.
#4. Don’t Touch the Botox Treatment Area
The smooth, beautiful results of Botox fill some Warren, MI area patients with the urge to touch and feel their face. But since Botox requires time to set, this urge must be resisted. Kneading or otherwise touching the injection sight can cause the Botox to literally move away from the target area, thus ruining the effect.
#5. Avoid These After Getting Botox
While Botox is certainly cause for celebration, Warren, MI area patients should avoid doing so by consuming too much alcohol for the first few days following treatment. Botox patient should also refrain from engaging in skin treatments such as facials for at least 24 hours after their procedure.
The team at our Warren, MI area medical spa also strongly discourage Botox patients from engaging in any activity that causes them to sweat -no matter how little- for no less than 48 hours after getting a Botox injection.
#6. Ice & Arnica Can Help Heal From Botox
Warren, MI area Botox patients are, unfortunately, likely going to experience some minor bruising. If a Botox patient is particularly prone to bruising, the effect can be minimized -or occasionally, prevented completely- by consuming Arnica tablets both a few days before and after their Botox injection. Bruising can also be treated by applying the affected area with ice.
#7. Follow All Instructions From Your Botox Doctor
Botox requires a commitment of both time and money. In order for the treatment to be fully worthwhile, Warren, MI area Botox patients must carefully follow any instructions provided to them by their Botox doctor. By following their doctor’s instructions to a T, Warren, MI area Botox patients are ensured a successful and healthy recovery that maximizes the results of their treatment.
#8. Contact Your Botox Doctor If You Have Concerns
Warren, MI area Botox patients will be advised what to expect after their treatment by their doctor or nurse. Should Botox patients experience anything unusual after their injection -or if anything simply doesn’t seem right- they should immediately contact their doctor. It is extremely rare for complications to occur as a result of Botox, but by acting as soon as a problem is noticed, small complications can be prevented from becoming a major health issue.
Best Botox – Warren, MI Area
Our Warren, MI Med Spa offers the absolute best technologies in Botox, dermal fillers, lip fillers and wrinkle and line reduction. Schedule a consultation to see if Botox, or another injectable procedure, is right for you.
Then relax in our Warren area MedSpa, while we make you look and feel younger and even more beautiful!
Botox – Warren, MI Area: 586.286.4508
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