Botox injections not only reduce wrinkles on the face, but can also be use to treat various health conditions. In order for Botox injections to be most effective, taking special care of yourself after the Botox injection is something you should pay special attention to. In addition, there are also other precautions,
Before
- Stop using vitamin A acid, AHA, facial scrubs, facial exfoliation for 1-2 days before the Botox injection.
- Stop taking NSAIDS pain relievers such as Brufen, Naproxen, Motrin, Vitamin E, fish oil, Ginkgo for one week to reduce bruising.
- Avoid alcohol 24 hours before treatment.
- If you have a history of oral herpes, you should inform your doctor before receiving treatment.
After
- Do not massage เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย, press, or do anything that will affect the treated area, such as wearing a hat, helmet, or massaging your face.
- Alcohol, a drink that has the effect of dilating blood vessels, interferes with the distribution of Botox. Alcohol also contributes to slower wound healing because it reduces blood clotting, removes zinc, and prevents the absorption of nutrients, causing swelling and bruising, and slower healing of needle marks.
- Do not lie down or bend your head down for 4 hours.
- Avoid being in hot places, such as saunas or cooking in front of hot stoves, for 4 hours.
- The swelling from the injection will disappear on its own within 2-3 hours.
- Avoid strenuous exercise or yoga for 4 hours after treatment.
- Avoid applying medications or cosmetics that cause irritation such as vitamin A acid, AHA, vitamin C for 24 hours after treatment.
- Try to move the muscles in the injection area for 1-2 hours to allow the medicine to spread into the muscle more.
- Ice can be applie if there is swelling, redness or bruising.
- Cosmetics can be use after treatment with gentle care, avoiding rubbing.
- Patients will begin to see results in 2-7 days and see maximum results in 2 weeks.
Proper preparation before and after injection not only increases peace of mind and safety, but also helps make the results after Botox injection more effective.