Botox is a practical and relatively painless procedure that minimizes the visible signs of aging. If you don’t like the idea of going under the knife to remove the signs of aging on your face, Botox may be a great alternative for you.
A consultation should be conducted with the patient before the Botox injection is performed. During the consultation, the patient is asked to raise and frown their eyebrows. This way, it is seen how the face moves naturally and the injections can be made correctly. A comprehensive health assessment of the patient is performed during the consultation. Another important issue at this stage is whether or not any medications are being taken that may interact with Botox.
The following steps should be followed to minimize the risk of possible side effects and complications related to Botox injections:
Wait at least 24 hours before exercising after Botox
The diluted amount of toxin used in Botox injection stops the muscles in the application area from contracting. This makes wrinkles less visible. Exercise should not be done for 24 hours after Botox injection. Because it is not desired for the injected toxin to spread to other parts of the body. Otherwise, the effectiveness in the area where Botox injection is made may decrease and the risk of bruising may increase.
A slight pain may be felt after Botox injection. However, lying down should be avoided for the first 4 hours after the injection. Bending and lying down may cause the toxin to spread and bruise in the injection area.
Also, make-up should not be worn for 24 hours following Botox treatment. The skin may need to be rubbed when applying make-up or make-up products. In this case, toxins may spread to unwanted areas of the body due to rubbing of the skin.
– Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed at least 24 hours before the treatment due to the possibility of thinning the blood and increasing the risk of bruising.
-Anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications should be avoided for 2 weeks before treatment. Aspirin, gingko biloba, vitamin E, ginseng, Omega 3/fish oil supplements should not be used. This is because they have a blood thinning effect and increase the risk of bruising and swelling after infection.
-If redness, cold sores or spots occur in the area to be treated, the appointment should be rescheduled.
-People with a history of cold sores should inform their doctors about this issue. Anti-viral medications may be used if necessary.
-Waxing, tweezing or depilatory creams should not be used in the areas to be treated.
-Since sunburned skin is difficult to treat, exposure to sunlight should be avoided.
Do Not Drink Alcohol for 24 Hours After Botox
Alcohol consumption is not recommended for the 24 hours after Botox injection, as well as before. Alcohol consumption can cause serious bruising in the application area.
After Botox injection, avoid touching the face to prevent toxins from spreading to other parts of the body. Touching the face can prevent Botox injections from staying where they should be on the face. Avoid getting a professional massage on any treated area after Botox injections, as this can also cause the toxin to move away from the injection area.
Exposure to sunlight and heat can increase blood pressure and encourage bruising. Since bruising in the application area is not a desired situation after Botox injections, exposure to sunlight and heat should be avoided for at least 2 days.
Do Not Get Skin Care Immediately After Botox
It is very important for the Botox injection to have enough time to fully settle into the muscles in the application area. Therefore, skin treatments such as skin care, dermal fillers, peeling or facial massage should be avoided the day after Botox injections.
Care should be taken to sleep on your back the night after Botox injections to the face. Lying face down can prevent the injection from settling into the muscles in the application area. Accordingly, the permanence of the result obtained may be negatively affected.
Painkillers also have blood thinning properties. Therefore, painkillers should not be taken before and after Botox injections. This can prevent severe bruising in the application area. If any pain or discomfort is experienced after Botox, applying ice compresses may be beneficial.
Frequently Asked Questions About Botox
Botox is an effective medical aesthetic procedure that improves the appearance of lines and wrinkles that have formed over time and helps to create new lines. Botox injections are administered just below the surface of the skin using a fine needle. This means that it usually does not result in bruising in the same way as fillers. In some cases, bruising may occur when the needle hits a blood vessel during the injection. These usually disappear on their own within a few days. Mild redness and swelling are more likely to occur after a Botox injection than bruising. This typically passes within a few hours after the injection, and patients can return to their daily activities (with a few exceptions).
The neurotoxin injected into the muscles during a Botox procedure needs time to settle. This involves avoiding applying makeup to the area, touching the face, lying down, and exercising. Any of these activities can spread the toxin to unwanted areas and weaken its effects.
The results obtained with Botox injections, unlike surgical procedures, are not permanent. Results are noticeable within 3 days, although it can take up to 2 weeks for the full effects to kick in. Most Botox injections last an average of 4 to 6 months.