Recovery and Expectations After Botox and Dermal Fillers
Common signs of aging that we all dread can be corrected with facial injections. Facial injectables can help with wrinkle treatments, scar removal, and lip augmentation. With facial injections, you can get your youthful look back with a non-invasive treatment. Even though facial injections are noted for their fast, painless and fast recovery period, patients must still understand the basic procedures to prevent disaster.
Facial injections is both an art and science as it relies on the expertise and experience of the injector to reach the desired result. A facial injection in Los Angeles is not without side effects which are minor in nature. Common effects such as redness, swelling, bruising and tenderness around the injection area will disappear in a matter of days. After a filler injection, it is advisable never to attend an event for around one week. However, when it comes to botox and other neurotoxins, you are good to go after an hour of injection.
There are some specific medications that are best to abstain from for a few hours and days after the treatment. It’s best to stay away from Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Ginseng, Vitamin E, and St John’s Wort. In order to prevent an issue after treatment, adhere strictly to the instructions of the injector. The night after your treatment, it’s best to sleep with extra pillows with an elevated head. You can always apply Tylenol to reduce pain and Arnica supplements to reduce bruising.
If you are experiencing unbearable pain, contact your injector immediately.