Botox Anti-Wrinkle Injections

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment, as it can increase bruising
• Stop non-essential blood-thinning supplements such as fish oil, vitamin E and high-dose ibuprofen for a few days where safe to do so
• Do not book Botox immediately before a major event — allow two weeks for it to settle
• Arrive with clean skin and no heavy make-up on the areas to be treated
• Let your practitioner know if you have an important occasion coming up so timing can be planned

Your practitioner will first mark the injection points while you make a few facial expressions, so the muscles can be mapped accurately. The skin is cleansed and, using a very fine needle, small amounts of the product are injected into each point. Most people describe only a brief pinch or stinging sensation with each injection, and no anaesthetic is usually needed. The treatment itself typically takes ten to twenty minutes. You can return to most normal activities straight away, following the aftercare advice you are given.

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• Stay upright for at least four hours after treatment
• Avoid rubbing, massaging or applying pressure to the treated area for 24 hours
• Skip strenuous exercise, saunas and hot environments for 24 hours
• Avoid lying face-down or having facial treatments for the rest of the day
• Gently exercise the treated muscles in the first hour, as advised, to help the product settle
• Book a review at two weeks if you would like any adjustment