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What to Expect with Botox Injections

Botox tends to get a bad rap. When someone brings up the topic of Botox, it’s often to laugh at over-injected celebrities and people with frozen faces. When working in a clinic that does a lot of Botox injections I noticed that if the injector is good, no one can tell that it has been done!  A good injector will never freeze areas that take away your expression or make you look unnatural. If you get a Botox injection and your friends start noticing that you look ‘rested’ and ‘relaxed’, that’s when you know you have found a great injector. If you are looking for a professional Botox Scarborough clinic, look no further.

Tips Before and After a Botox Injection:

1. Avoid alcohol and any blood thinners, including pain killers, for a few days before the procedure. They could contribute to bruising.
2. Avoid heavy workouts the day of the injection. This can also contribute to bruising. Take the day off!
3. Try not to wear heavy makeup to your appointment. It will have to be removed before the injection anyway.
4. Immediately after the injection you may be asked to scrunch up your face, frown, and move the muscles for several hours to improve the uptake of the Botox or Xeomin.
5. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and discuss your expectations.
6. It will take a minimum of 3-5 days to start seeing results after your Botox injection. A good injector will never over-inject and this might mean you will have to come back after two weeks for a small touch up if you’re not completely happy with the result. This is better than walking away looking frozen!

Bottom line is this: If you find a professional injector, no one will know that you’ve had Botox. You will not walk away looking artificial. You will walk away looking refreshed and younger.