19/09/2022
What does your skin need after BOTOX injection to reduce wrinkles?
BOTOX temporarily restricts or weakens specific muscles and nerves to help both women and men restore a more youthful appearance to their skin.
The experts at Pacific Skin and Cosmetic Dermatology San Francisco want you to know that your BOTOX aftercare is just as important as what you do before your appointment.
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Protect your skin from the sun
When going outside, protect your skin with sunscreen or wear a hat. The sun won't harm your BOTOX results, but it can cause skin damage and new wrinkles to form.
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Exercise your face after injection
BOTOX helps relax the muscles or nerves in your face. You can help BOTOX work on those targeted spots by exercising your face for 1 to 2 hours after your appointment. You should squint, frown, raise your eyebrows, and frown. These specific movements help the BOTOX injection to be held and stable.
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Avoid touching BOTOX injection sites
After BOTOX injection, avoid touching the injection sites. Your skin may be slightly irritated around the injection area, but resist the urge to rub or massage the area. This can cause BOTOX to move into the wrong areas and change the end result.
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Continue your skin care regimen
For the first few days after your BOTOX treatment, you can gently wash your face or apply a moisturizer. You can use the same moisturizer and cleanser you always have, as they won't harm your results. However, facials, microdermabrasion, or any other type of skin treatment should be avoided for at least a week.
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No smoking
Smoking is not only an unhealthy habit but also damages skin cells and causes premature aging. If you are going to use BOTOX, make the most of your investment. If you smoke, BOTOX still works to smooth wrinkles, but your skin will look better without the harmful effects of to***co.
