Just getting Botox as it is will grant you a fresh, vibrant looking face that looks much younger than ever before. So it’s hard to think what extra steps you need to take to ensure that you get the same results, when Botox is already such an amazing compound to begin with. But there actually are some things you can do to improve the outcome so that not only will you have more exhilarating results, but also so that your recovery or downtime from the procedure goes by easier and faster.
Thanks to MiracleFace MedSpa’s helpful staff, who shared a few cosmetic secrets on how to make the best of your Botox NYC residents have a greater opportunity than ever before to not simply get treated with the compound, but also go through the entire process without any bumps or complications along the way.
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Botox Safety
Now, you need to consider one thing when going into a clinic: the people wouldn’t be employed at the clinic would never get the chance to work there unless they were absolutely qualified, especially the cosmetic surgeons. In order to qualify for a license to even perform the simplest treatments, surgeons are required to go through years and years of training, education and testing before they even get a chance to perform the simplest treatments.
Also, the Botox compound itself passes through strict safety regulations and rigorous testing phases to ensure that it’s perfectly safe for use and that everything is upheld to federal safety standards. So, when you’re being treated with Botox, you’re in the hands of someone who’s had years of practice and training, who is skilled in their craft and has all the abilities to perform such sensitive treatments. Along with this, the compound has also been engineered over the years to be as safe to work with as possible, to ensure that there are no health hazards at any point during the treatment.
As far as safety is concerned, you really have nothing to worry about. Once you find a clinic that’s had a clean track record of satisfied clients, you’re already in the hands of very reliable professionals, who’re with you through your entire Botox journey.
Tip 1. Don’t Overwork Your Skin
As mentioned above, Botox is very safe and is strictly surveilled by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in order to meet all the federal safety standards that are legally required of any clinic. And while you shouldn’t be afraid of Botox in any way, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be more mindful of your skin’s condition.
Our skins work really hard as it is to ensure the rest of the body’s health and safety. Your skin is the layer of the body that keeps all those external dangers on the outside, so you can imagine that it can take a beating or two. However, as with any other organ in your body, be sure that you don’t overwork it.
What this means, is that if you’re planning on getting treated with Botox, avoid getting treated with any other cosmetic procedure that involves the skin. This isn’t so much of a tip, as it is a requirement in certain cases. Avoid putting too much pressure on your skin before and after you’ve been treated with Botox.
While Botox is a super safe compound, it is still something that’s alien to your body, so expect it to react to the compound accordingly. You’ll feel numbness, swelling, itchiness, even light aching in the treated area, as your body and skin react to this change. Do not overwork your skin during this time and make sure that it gets all the care that it needs. This means properly washing the skin, using all the skincare products that you’ve been assigned, and doing the simpler things, like avoiding extreme temperatures, which may put pressure on your skin.
Give it time to relax and you’ll find that your recovery time will go by super-fast and you’ll barely feel the side-effects throughout that time.
Tip 2. Make All The Right Decisions
Botox is really good at what it does. This means you can expect some drastic changes before and after getting treated.
So, unless you want to end up with buyer’s remorse and regret getting treated in that particular area, make sure that you decide on what and how you want it to be treated. By deciding as early as possible what exactly is that bothers you about your face and skin will give you enough time to think it over, maybe rethink or revise your plans and make that final decision that you won’t regret.
Sure, the clinic’s staff can also help you make this decision, but ultimately, it’s your face that’s going to change, so you need to be extra careful when choosing.
Tip 3. Stay In Contact With The Clinic
This one is also not so much of a tip, as it is more of common sense. Obviously, if you have any questions or concerns, you’re going to consult your clinic before anyone else.
But even if you don’t have any concerns or complications, it’s always good to stay in touch with the specialists and ask for their advice as you recover from the treatment. Recovery isn’t really all that difficult, but you’ll still need to properly care for your skin.
Now, I can’t give you any specific points on how to take care of your skin, because everyone’s skin is different and you’re not always going to treat the same area of the face or even body. Which is why it’s even more important to stay in contact with the clinic, to always keep them informed of how you’re feeling, what you’re doing for your skin maintenance and what other steps you can take ensure a healthy recovery period.
Any professional clinic will be more than happy to help you with this, since they understand exactly what you’re going through and MiracleFace MedSpa is no different. Their Botox NYC treatment plan doesn’t just come with a younger face and smooth skin; it also comes with the expertise, knowledge and advice that only Ivy-League trained professionals can offer to help your downtime go by even smoother.