If you want to change the way that your face looks, you can do that with Botox treatment. It is a get method for temporarily dealing with wrinkles and other facial imperfections. It is a minimally invasive way to improve the appearance of your face. When it comes to getting ready for your Botox treatment, there are a few things you should know and do.

Way #1: Always Get a Consultation

You should never walk into your first appointment with your doctor and be getting a shot a few minutes later. You are going to want to provide a thorough health assessment before the injection. Certain things, such as specific antibiotics, can impact the use of Botox, which is why it is essential to review your health with the doctor before getting an injection.

Additionally, the doctor should examine how your face moves so that they can place the injections in a manner that will give you a natural expression. The doctor may, for example, ask you to talk about something you care about for a few minutes so that they can watch your facial expressions and movements.  

The doctor should also discuss the results you want. This will allow the doctor to know what you are looking for and also provides the doctor with an opportunity to let you know if those results are possible or not.

Way #2: Always Use Quality Products

When it comes to your Botox injections, you want to ensure the doctor you are working with is an official vendor for the manufacture that makes the Botox or filler you are using. Many manufacturers offer websites that allow you to check and see if your physician is licensed with them and allows you to see product information as well. You only want to work with qualified doctors who are offering you genuine products.  

Way #3: Avoid Blood Thinning Medications

In the day or two before your treatment, you are going to want to avoid blood-thinning medication, such as ibuprofen and aspirin. They increase the chance that you will experience bruising, and they stop your blood from clotting as it should.

There is also a wide range of other foods that you should avoid that can impact your blood vessels and your ability to clot. That includes things such as red wine, green tea, cinnamon, ginger, multivitamins, and fish oil. You are going to want to cut these things out in the week leading up to your treatment. You want to put your skin in the best possible position for your treatment, and what you put into your body matters.

Way #4: Be Careful When Touching Your Face

After your treatment, be careful with touching your face. Touching your face can move the injection around and change the results you will achieve. Avoid doing anything that involves touching your face, from sleeping to washing your face, in the hours after your treatment. The less contact you have with your face, the better the results will be. 

If you are considering Botox injections, choose a doctor that will sit down and go through a full consultation with them. Ensure that your doctor is an official vendor of the filler you want to use. Avoid blood-thinning medications to avoid bruising and subpar results from your injections. Follow all the other after-care instructions your doctor gives you for the best results.