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8 Things You Should Know About Botox Injections

by DLM Admin
April 25, 2022
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Are you thinking about getting Botox? Botox Cosmetic can smooth wrinkles by temporarily relaxing facial muscles. Its main ingredient, botulinum toxin, can block nerve signals in the muscles, preventing them from using their full range of motion. It can not only produce great cosmetic results, but it can treat medical conditions, too.

Botox is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures performed each year. This is because the results are excellent, the side effects (if done correctly) are nearly non-existent, and the downtime is minimal. Even so, getting Botox isn’t as easy as looking for the nearest injector. Getting Botox safely requires a little homework. Here’s what to know about Botox injections and how they can transform your look.

Be Aware of Where Your Injectable Came From

Always make sure that your injector is an official vendor for any substance you’re having injected. Some manufacturers’ websites (such as Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox treatment) offer a tool to search by zip code for every licensed physician who obtained their product legally. This can help to reduce the risk of getting an expired, contaminated, or potentially dangerous product. As Botox injections become more readily available from physicians whose scope of practice doesn’t normally involve Botox treatment, this is increasingly important.

A Consultation Is Crucial

Your injector should have you smile, frown, and raise your eyebrows to accurately judge the impact of facial movements on your skin. An experienced injector will carefully evaluate you the whole time to see how different areas of your face naturally move so that they can keep you looking refreshed instead of expressionless. You’ll also discuss any medical conditions, some of which can be reason to avoid Botox injections. Where they apply, make sure to bring up health conditions like vision problems, neuromuscular disease, muscle spasms, eye twitching, flu like symptoms, and any allergies. A reputable practitioner will spend considerable time keeping your treatment with Botox safe.

Bruises Can Be Undone

Neurotoxins require finer needles and are typically placed more superficially than fillers. It’s always a possibility that an injection can hit a vessel, causing blood to pool beneath the skin and form a bruise. Most plastic surgeons offer next-day complementary vascular laser treatments, which break down pooled blood into smaller particles, and thus greatly diminishing bruises within 24 hours. Although it’s a good idea to avoid blood thinners and blood thinning medications before and after your Botox injections, don’t fret if you end up with a small bruise at the injection site. Dr. Selena Fu can help you be ready to look your best.

Always Assess Your Injector

Botox injections are more often being given by unskilled injectors like dentists, pediatricians, and general practitioners. Although they may have a medical degree, that doesn’t mean they have extensive training in Botox. Your injector should always be someone who exclusively works in aesthetics and has deep experience in cosmetic procedures. Make sure to ask your injector about their credentials and training to ensure you get best results from your Botox injections.

Be Prepared to Take a Minute

Botox injections don’t require any downtime, but you’ll still need to follow some Botox aftercare instructions for best results. Be prepared to avoid putting on makeup, exercising, washing your hair, lying down, or touching the injection site for several hours after your Botox injection. These things can cause the botulinum toxin to spread to the nearby muscles or weaken the injection. For the rest of the day after your Botox injection, plan to take it easy and avoid anything too strenuous.

Botox Is Low-Pain

Does Botox hurt? It’s one of the most common questions we get. The short answer is no. The long answer is that everyone’s pain threshold is different, so if you’re concerned about pain, your injector can offer a numbing cream to keep you comfortable. We also use a very fine needle that causes only a pinch or a slight stinging sensation. For most patients, it’s considerably less painful than getting a shot at the doctor’s office.

Botox Can Treat Medical Conditions

Botox’s first uses were regarding medical conditions, not cosmetic ones. Among its many uses, it’s an effective option for excessive sweating, overactive bladder, temporomandibular joint disorder, cervical dystonia (neck spasms), chronic migraines, and much more. Fortunately for us, Botox is a very well-studied medication with decades of effective use.

Botox Can Be a Preventative Treatment

Preventative Botox is a relatively new way of using Botox. It involves getting botulinum toxin injections as early as in your 20s or 30s when facial wrinkles begin to form. By doing this, Botox can weaken muscle movements and prevent the formation of lines and wrinkles like forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet. These types of wrinkles tend to develop because of facial movements over time, meaning preventing them from happening in the first place can prevent the skin from creasing. In some cases, it may even save you from needing costly surgical procedures in the future.

Botox in Overland Park, KS

At RSVP Med Spa, we’re a leading provider of medical aesthetics in the greater Kansas City area. To meet with Dr. Selena Fu and learn more, contact our office today by calling or filling out our online form.

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