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Botox offers an excellent solution to turn back the hands of time and virtually erase fine lines and wrinkles. However, as with all injectable cosmetic treatments, the results will eventually wear off. Want to make your Botox treatment effects last? Here are some tips to achieve maximum results and enjoy a beautifully youthful complexion for as long as possible.
With repeated facial expressions, fine lines and wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes become more pronounced. Botox is a purified form of botulinum toxin type A. The injectable neuromodulator blocks the release of acetylcholine and disrupts nerve signals to facial muscles responsible for contractions, visibly reducing fine lines, facial folds, creases, and wrinkles.
The following are tips to prolong the effects of Botox treatment:
Choose the Right Provider
Choosing a qualified and experienced injector is key to reducing the risk of complications and ensuring you have natural, long-lasting results. Injecting Botox requires special techniques and an extensive and intimate knowledge of facial anatomy. Dr. Garcia, our board-certified and fellowship-trained oculofacial plastics specialist has the experience, expertise, and skilled, steady hand to provide the best possible results.
Avoid Rubbing Your Face and Using Harsh Products
We encourage you to engage in facial movements and expressions after treatment. Gentle facial exercises also help spread the neurotoxin evenly and prolong your results. However, avoid rubbing your face for 24 – 48 hours post-Botox treatment. It’s also vital to refrain from exfoliating your skin, applying any masks or scrubs, or using abrasive cleansers for at least a week after your Botox injections. Otherwise, you increase the risk of the product migrating and disrupting the effects of the treatment.
Limit Your Sun Exposure
Sun damage is one of the leading preventable causes of the signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles. We recommend staying out of the sun as much as possible and wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every time you step out of your door. Sun protection is one of the most effective ways to make the effects of your Botox treatment last.
Stay Hydrated
Hydration not only keeps you from developing new wrinkles, but it also helps maintain your Botox treatment results. In addition to drinking water, our team at Desert Eyesthetics will recommend skin-hydrating and moisturizing products to keep your skin supple and healthy.
Maintain a Healthy Diet
The foods you eat directly affect the health and appearance of your skin. To maximize the effect of your Botox treatment, we recommend staying away from processed and packaged foods and limiting the amount of sugar in your diet. These foods can cause inflammation, affecting your skin health and interfering with the longevity of your Botox treatment results.
Add Zinc Supplements to Your Diet
Zinc, often referred to as the “Botox Booster,” has been shown to increase Botox efficacy and extend the treatment results by up to 30 percent. Taking zinc supplements a few days before your treatment and regularly after treatment will prolong Botox’s anti-aging effects.
Minimize Stress
High stress in your daily life increases the production of cortisol and other hormones that accelerate the aging process and result in lines, wrinkles, and unwanted signs of aging. Managing your stress will enhance your sense of well-being and extend the life and anti-aging benefits of your Botox treatments.
Visit Desert Eyesthetics to learn more about restoring your youthful appearance with the help of Botox. Dr. Garcia, our acclaimed oculoplastic surgeon, has the skill and expertise to deliver the best possible results. Are you ready to turn back the hands of time? Call us and schedule your appointment today!