Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon, Navi Mumbai
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To see the true results of your Botox treatment, you should wait
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It takes about 14 days or 2 weeks for Botox to settle into your muscles and look natural. Hence, be patient. If you aren t happy with the results of your treatment, consult your doctor. The Botox may have shifted and the effect can be corrected. However, you may have to wait a while before this can be done. Repeat treatments should be a gap of at least 3 months apart to maintain the look and yet give you a natural look.
You should massage the part of your skin that has been treated immediately after Botox
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While you can get back to your normal lifestyle quite quickly, you should avoid touching the part of your face that has been treated with Botox. For at least 24 hours, you should avoid massaging or rubbing the treated areas. This will keep the Botox from spreading to other tissues surrounding the treated area. Also, avoid getting a facial or chemical peel for almost a couple of days after the treatment. Applying vitamin K topically on the area can help treat Botox bruises.
Exercise should be avoided after Botox
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For the next few days after receiving Botox treatment, you should avoid any kind of strenuous exercise. Doctors also recommend that patients should not bend or lift heavy weights. This is because the product injected into your body needs at least 24 hours to settle. Instead, you could do simple facial exercises that involve making natural expressions. This will help the Botox work its way into the muscles. Give yourself at least 3 days before you begin working out.
You should not take Blood Thinners after Botox
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Do not take any blood thinning medication immediately after the procedure. This includes over the counter medicines such as aspirin and ibuprofen. You should also avoid taking any vitamin E supplements, fish oil and ginseng as they could also thin your blood. Ask your doctor before taking any medicines. You should ideally stop taking these medicines at least a week before the procedure.
After Botox treatment you should not sleep on your
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Most people take 2 to 4 hours to recover from Botox treatment before they get back to their normal lifestyle. During this time, you may want to rest. When doing so, do not sleep on your stomach. It is best to sleep on your back so that no extra pressure is put on your face. This will keep the botox filling from shifting and help maintain the look you seek. It is also a good idea to sleep on your back for the next couple of nights.
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