Preparing for a Botox Treatment

By Craig W. Nevilt


Once you've decided that BOTOX is the right way for you to achieve a more youthful, aesthetically pleasing look, you need to prepare yourself. The treatments are quick and uncomplicated. As a result, you should be able to review in detail the procedure you are about to undergo. Be sure to educate yourself. And try to clearly define what outcomes you would like and be able to communicate those to your doctor. This is the best way to insure your comfort and success.

The day of the procedure is very straightforward, and the best way to prepare is solely to know what to expect. When you are with your doctor, you will be asked to sit in a reclining, dentist-like chair. When you know what you want, it will make the procedure more meaningful for you. You will be an active participant. So, you tell your physician you want to achieve this look, and then they may ask you to contract specific muscles, then he or she will mark the injection locations.

Your Face Right After

After the Botox injections, the affected area may exhibit small red dots. In rare cases, some patients reported instances of minor bruising or swelling. Any marks will fade within a few hours of the procedure. A little make- up will cover any marks in the meanwhile. Since this is a non-surgical procedure, facial scars are not a concern. To speed up the healing process, doctors recommend holding a cold washcloth to the injection site for a few minutes after the procedure.

After the injections have been completed, your doctor should provide you with Botox recovery instructions. The Botox will take effect within the first few hours with full results visible within about a week. So keep this in mind when you are scheduling your appointment around an event.

What Does is Really Cost?

Getting a procedure done is generally quite affordable, which is one of the main reasons for the procedure's ongoing popularity. A BOTOX session will usually cost between $300 and $400 per syringe. Of course, this really depends on the specific treatment you'll receive. Compared to other anti-wrinkle injectable treatments, Botox is the most affordable. BOTOX patients will have to pay to maintain their results, normally around every 4-6 months.

Side Effects of Botox

Though very rare, Botox side effects do occur. Usually, they're temporary, but they can sometimes last for several months. Depending on where you received the treatment, the side effects could vary. For patients with frown lines, the most common Botox related side effects include:

▪ headache

▪ respiratory infection

▪ flu-like symptoms




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