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BOTOX remains one of the most popular cosmetic products used today, helping countless men and women to restore a smoother, more youthful appearance they can feel confident about. If you’re thinking about joining the many patients who regularly receive BOTOX injections to keep lines and wrinkles at bay, it’s important to know what to expect before your first BOTOX appointment. Here, board-certified surgeon and aesthetic expert Dr. Vanessa M. Hart of Spa Asteria in Park City, UT outlines three important need-to-knows for first-time BOTOX users.
Virtually anyone in good health who wants to turn back the clock on aging – or get ahead of the aging process – can be considered a candidate for BOTOX, with a few exceptions, such as patients who may be allergic to certain ingredients in BOTOX. During your initial consultation for BOTOX in Park City, UT, Dr. Hart or one of our knowledgeable cosmetic injectors will discuss your health history, evaluate your concerns, and determine if BOTOX may be a safe and appropriate solution for you.
Although BOTOX is widely popular, with most people being at least somewhat familiar with the injectable wrinkle relaxer, there are a few things you may be surprised to learn prior to your first BOTOX appointment. Prior to receiving BOTOX injections, review this information about BOTOX from Dr. Hart:
Many first-time BOTOX patients have questions about which types of wrinkles can be treated with BOTOX. It is important for patients to understand that BOTOX can’t be used interchangeably with fillers, like JUVÉDERM®, which target static lines, deep folds, and volume loss. Instead, BOTOX is used to smooth out dynamic wrinkles – meaning those associated with facial expressions and muscle movements. Most commonly, BOTOX injections are used to reduce the following:
Unlike fillers, which almost instantly add volume to facial features, it takes about one week for BOTOX to take effect as the neurotoxin binds with the neuroreceptors in the muscle and temporarily paralyzes it, forcing surface lines and wrinkles to relax and appear smoother. For the first 24 – 48 hours after BOTOX injections, patients should avoid strenuous exercise and take care not to touch, rub, or massage the face in order to prevent the BOTOX from migrating to another area of the face. This also means patients who typically sleep on their stomach or side may need to adjust their sleeping position for a night or two.
While many fillers can last up to a year or longer, BOTOX needs to be reinjected every 3 – 4 months, on average, to keep results looking consistent. Frequent or strenuous exercisers may require BOTOX more often. Again, our expert aesthetic team will recommend a customized treatment schedule to help you stay looking and feeling consistently your best.
There’s no better time than now to start your journey with BOTOX injections and slow the progression of dynamic lines and wrinkles. To learn more about what to expect at your first BOTOX appointment, call Spa Asteria in Park City, UT to schedule your consultation with Dr. Vanessa M. Hart or a member of our team today.
