Botox: Encouraging a First Timer

When you see the results that Botox can produce it can be hard not to tell everyone you know. At first you may want people to notice the subtle change. Many times they may mention that you look more youthful or even well rested, but they just can't put their finger one it. Other times you may have a friend that insists you take him or her along for the next treatment.

Recommend a Specialist

There are several reasons that someone might have anxiety about their first Botox treatment. They may worry about whether or not the treatment is going to work and how their appearance will change. Still others wonder about where they should go for a treatment. If you love your current facility, be sure to recommend it. They will feel at ease knowing they are going to the same place you are. They see your results and realize that they are in good hands.

Explanation of the Procedure

Everyone has their own idea of what goes on during a Botox treatment. If your friend has never experienced this before he or she may be worried about the amount of pain or discomfort. You can be a huge source of encouragement by telling them what it is like for you. In most facilities you can numb the area of the injection with ice or some type of cream in order to avoid the slight sting of the needle.

Be honest with your friend. If you feel a little discomfort, let them know. Follow up the information with how long your appointment takes and what you experience immediately following. If they were hesitant in the past to proceed with a Botox treatment, knowing how things go for you could be just the push they have been waiting for.

Go Along for Support

Just like any new experience, it helps to have a friend close by. If you have the time and the availability, offer to go along for the first appointment. It could completely set your friend's mind at ease and ensure that he or she is not nervous or uptight about the appointment. In fact, you can even schedule your next appointment near the same time. You can go first and let them see just how simple and easy the procedure is.

While you probably don't want to come out and tell a friend that she needs Botox, it is possible to encourage someone that is starting to be interested. Do your best to explain everything in a positive light and be there for support when it is needed. You may just find that you are helping others find a solution for their wrinkles with a key to younger looking skin.