Botox injections are injected into muscles. Therefore, to achieve effective results and to have a longer lasting Botox, as well as to prevent dangerous side effects, those receiving the injections should know how to take care of themselves. Before and after botox injections and precautions, which this article has compiled detailed information on.
What is Botox injection?
Botox injection is a treatment or problem solving method by a medical specialist who will inject a substance called “Botulinum Toxin Type A” which is a substance produced by a type of bacteria that will be injected into the muscle to reduce the secretion of neurotransmitters that stimulate the muscle, causing the muscles in the injection area to work less, causing them to contract and tighten. Botox will help adjust the shape of the face and make sagging skin firmer. It can last for 4-6 months.
Pre-Botox Injection Care
As you know, Botox injection is an injection of a substance into the muscle, causing the muscles in the injection area to work less, causing them to contract and tighten. Therefore, to avoid side effects and to ensure safety, the person having the injection should do the following:
- Before getting botox injections, the person getting the injection should see a doctor for consultation, symptom assessment, and physical examination to prepare themselves.
- Those who undergo botox injections must get enough rest and take care of their health to be ready before the injections.
- Do not take any supplements or vitamins that have properties that make blood clot difficult, such as evening primrose oil, fish oil, vitamin E, extracts from ginseng, ginger, garlic, and ginkgo leaves for 2 weeks.
- Do not take pain relievers, aspirin, and NSAIDS such as Naproxen or Ibruprofen for 2 weeks.
- Do not drink any type of alcoholic beverage for 24 hours before the injection.
- People who will undergo botox injections must not have muscle weakness.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not get botox injections.
Post-Botox Care
After getting Botox injections, the person getting the injection must take care of themselves in order to get effective results and to avoid any side effects. The person getting the injection must take care of themselves after getting Botox injections as follows:
- The person doing the injection should try to move the muscles in the injection area for about 20 minutes to allow the Botox to spread into the muscles faster. For example, if the injection is done around the eyes, you should smile every 20 minutes after the injection.
- 4 hours after the botox injection, the person receiving the injection can wash their face and apply cream.
- 4 hours after the injection of botox, you should avoid lying down or resting your head to prevent the botox from flowing to other areas, which may cause unwanted side effects.
- After the botox injection, apply ice for 24 hours, followed by warm compresses for another 24 hours.
- After getting botox injections, eat foods that contain zinc, such as meat or seafood, but you should eat them in the right amount.
- Drink plenty of water to help the botox spread better.
- Botox injections should be done continuously, but within the appropriate time frame. Do not urinate excessively.
- You should see your doctor as scheduled to monitor your symptoms and results.
Symptoms that may occur after botox injections
As you know, Botox injection is an injection of a substance into the muscle to reduce the secretion of neurotransmitters that stimulate the muscles, causing the muscles in the injection area to work less, causing them to contract and tighten. After the injection, there may be side effects such as bruising and swelling in the injection area. In addition, there is also pain or tightness at the injection site, which will return to normal in 2-3 days. However, if the Botox is injected in an excessive amount, it may cause the face to be stiff and unable to control the muscles on the face. In addition, if there is a lack of proper self-care, there is a risk of infection.
How to take care of yourself if you have swelling and bruising after botox injections
If after injecting botox, there is swelling and bruising, which is usually found in the injection area, this symptom will disappear on its own within 2-3 days. However, you can still take care of yourself by doing the following to reduce symptoms or make the swelling subside faster.
- Apply cold compresses to the injection site for 20-30 minutes, 3-4 times a day, to stimulate blood circulation, reduce swelling and bruising, and relieve pain.
- Avoid moving or pressing the injection site for 24 hours to prevent swelling and bruising from spreading.
- Drink enough water to help flush out toxins from your body and reduce swelling.
- Avoid drinking alcohol, as it can impair blood circulation and may worsen bruising.
However, if the swelling and bruising do not improve or become more severe, you should see a doctor or the service provider where you received the botox injections.
How to take care of yourself if you have blurred vision after botox injections
If you experience blurred vision after getting botox injections, this is usually temporary and will go away on its own within 1-2 weeks. You can take care of yourself as follows:
- Get enough rest to help your body recover.
- Avoid reading books or looking at screens for long periods of time until the blurred vision disappears.
- Drink enough water to help flush out toxins from your body.
However, if you find that your blurred vision does not improve, becomes more severe, or your blurred vision is accompanied by other symptoms such as headache, nausea, or vomiting, you should see a doctor immediately.
Precautions after botox injections
After getting botox injections, to get effective results and to make the botox last longer, the person getting the injection should know about the precautions, which are as follows:
- After getting botox injections, avoid facial massage, facial scrubbing, and facial laser treatment for 14 days.
- After getting botox injections, avoid pressing or kneading the facial area for 14 days.
- After getting botox injections, you should avoid using moisturizers that contain vitamin A acid.
- Avoid vigorous exercise or exercise that involves a lot of vibration, such as running, weight lifting, and jumping, to prevent the botox from flowing to other areas.
- Avoid heat-related activities such as saunas, hot spring baths, and eating in front of a stove.
- After getting botox injections, avoid drinking alcoholic beverages for 3-5 days.
- After getting botox injections, avoid eating fermented foods, spicy foods, and undercooked foods.
- After getting botox injections, refrain from smoking because cigarettes contain nicotine, which affects blood vessel expansion, which may prevent the botox from spreading well.
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