BOTOX is a popular cosmetic injectable that targets dynamic wrinkles at the source. If you’re looking for a treatment to combat aging and deliver real and long-lasting results, you may be the perfect candidate for this cosmetic injectable. It’s important that you meet with an experienced injector before scheduling; one who understands how and where to administer this product and can answer all your questions so you feel confident moving forward with your treatment.
10 Questions To Ask Your BOTOX Professional
1. How Should I Prepare for My Treatment?
When you meet with your injector during an initial consultation, ask about the pre-treatment requirements. The list won’t be extensive, but you will need to learn how to prepare your body and skin for the injections to achieve the best results. You may be asked to avoid the following at least a week before treatment:
- Blood-thinning supplements and medications
- Sun exposure
- Professional skincare treatments that could irritate your skin
You’ll also need to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid alcohol consumption for a few days before appointments to prevent blood thinning. Your injector will provide detailed instructions about preparing for your treatment so you can feel confident about and ready for your appointment.
2. Will I Need Numbing Cream?
Another aspect to discuss with your injector is whether a numbing cream will be used pre-treatment. This is a matter of preference on your part, but your injector should weigh in on whether she thinks it will benefit you and enhance your treatment experience. The topical numbing cream typically takes 30 minutes to numb the skin, after which the injections will be administered, and you won’t feel a thing.
If you don’t want a pre-treatment numbing cream, ask your injector what to expect during treatment. Having realistic expectations will help you mentally prepare for your treatment and feel comfortable during the process.
3. Should I Treat Multiple Areas?
Your injector can administer this product in multiple areas. It is FDA-approved to treat forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet. Some injectors use this neuromodulator for off-label purposes to help patients achieve their cosmetic goals. Ask your injector if she uses this product to address other areas outside the FDA-approved ones, and if so, you can then determine whether you should add additional areas to your treatment plan.
Your injector will evaluate the different areas of your face where you want to target aging or other cosmetic concerns and make recommendations accordingly. You can also ask questions about all your cosmetic concerns to determine whether this neuromodulator is the right injectable for you.
4. Can Neuromodulators and Dermal Fillers Be Combined?
If you’re interested in using this neuromodulator to treat dynamic wrinkles but also have concerns about volume loss or want to enhance your features, ask your injector if she can combine this neuromodulator with dermal fillers. She can give you more details about the filler options and, if possible, administer dermal fillers with this neuromodulator to help you achieve your aesthetic ideal.
Neuromodulators address wrinkles at the muscular level but don’t address volume loss; that’s what dermal fillers do. Pairing these can help injectors take a comprehensive approach to aging while also enhancing different facial features like the cheeks, the lips, the chin, and more.
5. How Many Units Will I Need?
The best injectors know exactly how many units of this neuromodulator to administer to different areas of the face to help patients achieve the most natural-looking results. When you meet with an injector, ask how much product she plans to inject into your muscles so that you can get a better idea of the final cost and how much product is being used.
The amount of product administered can affect the longevity of your results as well as your overall appearance. Your injector should be able to explain how many units they plan to use to help you achieve your goals and why.
6. What Are the Aftercare Directives?
Once your injector designs your personalized treatment plan, you’ll get specifics regarding aftercare. BOTOX doesn’t require downtime per se, but there are some important aftercare instructions you’ll need to follow. Your injector should give you a detailed list of these instructions so that you know exactly what to do to protect your results as they develop and your skin as it heals. Typically, you’ll be asked to do the following:
- Avoid blood-thinning supplements, medications, and alcohol consumption for the first 24 to 48 hours
- Avoid strenuous workouts for 24 to 48 hours
- Avoid hot environments and anything that increases your blood pressure or body temperature
- Avoid touching the injection site
- Avoid scheduling treatment treatments that could interfere with your skin as it heals
- Keep your head elevated for several hours after treatment
7. When Can I Expect To See Results?
Another key question to ask your injector is how soon you can expect results. Results are based on how much product is injected into the treatment area, but there are also other factors to consider.
Results may appear within the first 24 to 48 hours, but it can take up to two weeks to see visible improvements in the skin. The best results are typically visible within 30 days of your treatment. Your injector should give you a better idea of when you can expect results so you can have realistic expectations going into this treatment process.
8. How Long Will My Results Last?
On average, the results of this treatment last approximately four months, but you may need a follow-up treatment sooner or later than four months; it all depends on how your body responds after getting injections and how quickly it metabolizes the active ingredient. Ask your injector to help you understand the BOTOX metabolism process and if there’s anything you can do to extend your results and enjoy them as long as possible.
9. When Should I Schedule Follow-Up Treatments?
Scheduling follow-up treatments is key to maintaining smooth and wrinkle-free skin. Ask your injector to give you more details about how to schedule treatments after your initial injections so you can prevent the return of visible wrinkles and plan your schedule accordingly.
10. What Is Your Treatment Approach?
Your injector will have a specific treatment method, so it’s important that you learn more about your injector’s treatment approach before moving forward with a treatment plan.
You’ll get very different results from an injector who values minimalism as opposed to one prone to injecting excessive amounts of product into the face, often resulting in an unnatural or frozen appearance. Ask your injector how much muscular movement you should expect after treatment, and if she has any before and after pictures for you to look at so you can see the results of her treatments on other patients.
If you’ve never experienced all the benefits of this cosmetic injectable and are looking for a long-lasting solution for lines and wrinkles, we can help. If you’re in the Indian Harbour Beach or West Melbourne area contact The Refinery Medspa & Wellness and Skin & Body by The Refinery by using our simple online form. Alternatively, you can also call us at 321-341-3321 to reach us in West Melbourne, FL, or call us at 321-428-3004 to reach us in Indian Harbour Beach, FL. Together, we can map out a path that leads to your best self, both now and in the years to come. Don’t forget to follow us on social media for our latest deals, specials and events!
