Thursday, April 25, 2013

Prepare to Look Younger

By Craig W. Nevilt

Once you've decided that BOTOX is the right way for you to achieve a more youthful, aesthetically pleasing look, you need to prepare yourself. 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.

Since the procedure is very straightforward, and there is little preparation in terms of medical needs, try to be prepared with your expectations. Normally, you will be sitting 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



After the Botox injections, the affected area may exhibit small red dots. In rare cases, some patients reported instances of minor bruising or swelling. 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. Scars on the face are not a concern, since this is not an invasive procedure. To speed up the healing process, doctors recommend holding a cold washcloth to the injection site for a few minutes after the procedure.

Your doctor should provide you with Botox recovery tips after your Botox procedure has been completed. 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. Compared to other anti-wrinkle injectable treatments, Botox is the most affordable. 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 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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