{"id":1098,"date":"2016-08-11T19:57:52","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T19:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acquablumedicalspa.com\/blog\/\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2016-08-11T19:57:52","modified_gmt":"2016-08-11T19:57:52","slug":"get-botox-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acquablumedicalspa.com\/blog\/get-botox-session\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get the Most out of Your Botox Session"},"content":{"rendered":"

Botox has become a household name in anti-aging skin care strategies, and it\u2019s even been shown to double as an effective method of wrinkle prevention (<\/span>The Journal of the American Medical Association<\/span><\/i><\/a>). But while this injectable treatment is typically quick and easy, there are a few precautions you should take to ensure that you get the most out of your procedure and absolutely love your results. Before jumping right in, keep these four simple tips in mind to ensure a comfortable and satisfying Botox experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Choose a Skilled Clinician<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s true that your Botox results can only be as good as the person who injects it, which is why the first step you should take when considering Botox is to do your research and find the right clinician. Ideally, you should work with a board-certified plastic surgeon with ample experience performing these injections. Although Botox is relatively safe and quick, it still needs to be injected by a trained and experienced professional to ensure your safety and the quality of your results.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Schedule an Initial Consultation<\/span><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t expect to show up to your first Botox appointment and voila, your wrinkles are gone. Before that can happen, you should have a thorough consultation with your plastic surgeon. This provides an excellent opportunity to discuss your individual needs and goals, as well as get a sense of what the process will entail and how your plastic surgeon may be able to tailor the injections to suit your unique facial structure. <\/span><\/p>\n

By establishing a rapport with your plastic surgeon early on through an initial consultation, you can feel confident knowing that the two of you are on the same page about what you\u2019d like to achieve using Botox.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Have Realistic Expectations<\/span><\/h3>\n

Botox can be very effective at temporarily smoothing away lines and wrinkles, but it\u2019s crucial that you also understand its limitations going into your appointment. Your results may not look exactly like someone else\u2019s, as your facial structure is entirely unique to you. In the same sense, although most people see their Botox results in as little as two to three days, there may be some swelling, redness, or bruising that needs to diminish before your final results take shape (<\/span>Medical News Today<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n

4. Follow Your Clinician\u2019s Guidelines<\/span><\/h3>\n

Generally speaking, Botox requires very little, if any at all, down time, making it a convenient procedure to schedule for your lunch break or a free afternoon. But your clinician will likely provide some guidelines to follow for quick and effective results. These might include things such as:<\/span><\/p>\n