Botox

One treatment is usually all it takes to see the result of Botox. However, if your wrinkles are profound, you may require more Botox than the average dose to erase them. In addition, Botox is not a permanent solution, so you will need to repeat the treatment every three to four months or when you start to see your lines and wrinkles reemerging.

Botox is a quick treatment to perform and can be done in 15 minutes or less (if you require numbing cream to make the procedure more comfortable, allot some additional time).

The results of Botox last about three to four months despite how much Botox is injected into the treatment area.

Botox is a safe and widely used cosmetic treatment to improve the common signs of aging. Some patients experience minimal redness, dryness, bruising, or swelling at the injection site, which resolves within a few hours.

To limit the incidence of bruising, avoid drinking any alcoholic beverages the day before your Botox appointment. You’ll also want to avoid taking blood thinners for two weeks before your appointment for the same purpose.

Also, aspirin and certain supplements and vitamins, like vitamin E, fish oil, ginseng, and St. John's Wort, should be avoided.

After Botox, apply an ice pack to the area to reduce any potential swelling. You'll want to take it easy after your Botox appointment, so avoid heavy lifting or manual labor and sit upright for at least six hours.

You can resume your regular skincare routine right away. And if there's any bruising, you can cover it up with makeup.