BOTOX - Tips to Recover Quickly

One of the best things about BOTOX treatment is that it doesn't require the intense downtime that often accompanies plastic surgery. Because it is non-surgical in nature, in many instances you can even get back to work the very same day. That said being said, however, the process isn't entirely side-effect free. If you're just had your first injections or are going in for them in the near future, here are some tips that can help you make a quick and painless recovery.

The Bumps

Some people get nervous when they look in the mirror immediately following their BOTOX injections. They were supposed to go back to work today, but suddenly there are a bunch of red bumps all over their face! This isn't the time to panic. As your doctor should explain, these bumps are only temporary. In fact, they should be mostly gone in about five minutes. You won't have to worry about explaining to your colleagues that you skipped lunch in exchange for a little bit of self improvement.

Bruises
Bruising rarely occurs after a BOTOX treatment, but the risk does exist. If you want to make sure that it doesn't happen, you might want to take an ice pack and apply some pressure to the injection sites for five to ten minutes after your session. Of course, the cause of bruising is injections being placed into the blood vessels on your face. This can happen if the provider miscalculates due to inexperience or simply a mistake. Choosing a doctor with an excellent reputation for results will mitigate a lot of this risk.

Headaches
Interestingly enough, BOTOX came about because scientists were looking for way to cure migraine headaches. In the process of doing so, they realized their formulation produced an amazing side effect: it reduced the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. A revolution was born. Because most patients know this back story, they are sometimes surprised to find they have something of a headache after the treatment. It doesn't happen to everyone by any means, but it might bother you. If so, treat with ice compression and some OTC pain medication.

It's Not Instant
Some people find themselves disappointed when they look in the mirror the day after receiving BOTOX injections and don't notice any results. It doesn't work like that. The active ingredients in the formula won't kick in for about four days. Sometimes, it may take as long as a week for you to see improvements. Be patient. The results will come. If you still notice nothing by the one week mark, call your doctor and request an explanation.