Friday 26 April 2013

Prepare to Look Younger

By Craig W. Nevilt


It may have been a recommendation from a friend, or a trusted colleague that solidified your position. Or maybe you saw an attractive ad or article about the benefits of Botox. Whatever it was, got you to this point. Now, it's up to you to prepare yourself for you Botox appointment. Since the treatments are relatively quick and uncomplicated, the best way to prepare for Botox is to inform yourself on what the procedure entails. As you prepare to use Botox to eliminate wrinkles or for one of its many other uses, it's important to be informed about the details of the procedure. And to be prepared to let your physician know what kind of results you are hoping to achieve.

Again, the actual day of the treatment is pretty normal. There is no anaesthesia to take and very little preparation required. Likely, once with your doctor, nurse, or certified staff member, you will be asked to sit in a reclining, dentist-like chair. Again, the person administering your Botox treatment will likely ask you to contract specific muscles, then he or she will mark the injection locations. That's why your desired results are important to articulate.

Your Face After the Botox Treatment

As soon as the Botox injections are administered, you'll likely have some red dots showing in the area of treatment. Some patients have shown instances of minor bruising or swelling, but this is extremely uncommon. If that were the case, the simple application of make-up would cover that up until the bruising disappeared. This would likely occur within a few hours of the Botox treatment. Since this is a non-surgical treatment, there is no concern at all for facial scarring. To speed up the healing process, doctors recommend holding a cold washcloth to the injection site for a few minutes after the procedure.

It's pretty common for doctors to provide some type of documentation to support recovery after your procedure. Be sure to schedule your appointment far enough in advance of an event to enjoy its full effects. The full effect of the treatment will take about a week to fully realize.

How Much Does Botox Cost?

BOTOX Cosmetic treatments are generally quite affordable, which is one of the main reasons for the procedure's international popularity. Depending on the nature of the treatment, a BOTOX session will usually cost between $300 and $400 per syringe. Compared to other anti-wrinkle injectable treatments, Botox is the most affordable. To maintain results, patients have to repeat the procedure every four to six months.

Botox Side Effects

If Botox side effects occur, they're usually temporary, starting within the first week of injection, but sometimes persisting for several months. The kinds of side effects depend on where BOTOX Cosmetic is injected. For patients with frown lines, the most common Botox related side effects include:

▪ headache

▪ respiratory infection

▪ flu-like symptoms




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