A Few Tips for your Botox Appointment

By Craig W. Nevilt


It may have taken you some time and research to come to the conclusion that Botox was the right choice for you. Once you've gotten there, it's important to make sure you are as prepared as possible to benefit the most from your procedure. The treatments are quick and uncomplicated. As a result, you should be able to review in detail the procedure you are about to undergo. 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. When you are with your doctor, you will be asked to sit in a reclining, dentist-like chair. Knowing what you are trying to accomplish, the person administering your Botox treatment will likely ask you to contract specific muscles, then he or she will mark the injection locations.

Your Face After the Procedure

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. However, any discoloration can easily be disguised with a bit of make-up and will fade within a few hours of the procedure. 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. The Botox will take effect within the first few hours with full results visible within about a week. So keep this in mind when you are scheduling your appointment around an event.

How Much Does Botox Cost?

Getting a procedure done is generally quite affordable, which is one of the main reasons for the procedure's ongoing popularity. It depends on the type of procedure you are getting, but it's safe to say it isn't going to break the bank. A typical A BOTOX session will usually cost between $300 and $400 per syringe. In fact, only collagen will normally be priced lower than BOTOX. BOTOX patients will have to pay to maintain their results, normally around every 4-6 months.

Are there Any Side Effects?

Though very rare, Botox side effects do occur. Usually, they're temporary, but they can sometimes last for several months. The kinds of side effects depend on what area you had treated with Botox. For patients with frown lines, the most common Botox related side effects include:

▪ headache

▪ respiratory infection

▪ flu-like symptoms




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