5 Things to Know Before Your BOTOX Treatment
What if we told you that it is possible to reverse some of the signs of aging – minimizing frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines – with a minimal amount of work? BOTOX treatments at Cheng Plastic Surgery may be for you! We’ve gathered below a list of 5 things you need to know before your visit.
1. First things first: Our BOTOX basics
BOTOX is FDA-approved to treat those “11s” between your brows, crow’s feet, fine lines, and other similar signs of aging. BOTOX stops the signals that move between the muscles and the nerves, causing the wrinkles to relax. Before any treatment we offer at Cheng Plastic Surgery, we meet with you in a one-on-one consultation to ensure we are aligned on your specific wellness goals. This also gives us an opportunity to talk about your medical history, including any medications or supplements you are currently taking.
2. The goods: Treatment
In the days leading to your BOTOX treatment, you will need to stay away from ibuprofen, aspirin, anti-inflammatory supplements or medicines, certain antibiotics, as well as alcohol. Drs. Cheng and our expert MedSpa team perform the treatments in our luxury offices in Palo Alto. They inject the BOTOX using microneedles in a session that should only last 15 minutes or so. You will be able to return to your normal schedule. There are a few rules, however: No exercise, no fussing with your injection areas, or lying down for a few hours after the injections to allow the BOTOX to work on the targeted muscles.
3. The results: Good things take patience
Although BOTOX sessions take only a few minutes, it may take three days to a week before you see the full impact. The effects can last from three to six months. Drs. Cheng will work with you to establish a follow-up course of sessions to ensure your BOTOX goals continue to be met.
4. The inside scoop: Possible side effects or complications
Some of our patients have experienced discomfort, minimal bruising, headaches, fatigue, or swelling at the injection areas. These generally do not last longer than a day and are typically very mild. If you have a neurological disease, are breastfeeding, or pregnant, you should not get BOTOX treatments.
5. The future: Younger looking skin ahead
BOTOX does not last forever. You will need more than one treatment to maintain your results. Here’s some insider scoop, though: The BOTOX’s “relaxing” effects on the muscles helps them shrink, which does frequently make the wrinkles and lines less evident for the long term.
Why choose Cheng Plastic Surgery for your BOTOX Treatment?
When you choose Cheng Plastic Surgery for your BOTOX treatment, you are choosing a team that puts your ultimate health outcomes above all else. Led by double board-certified facial plastic surgeons renowned for their innovation and skills in the industry, we are here to support you from your first consultation to your first post-treatment follow-up and beyond. Call us today!