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Getting Botox? How to Make Your Treatment Last Longer

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Botox is a wonderful way to not only slow down but also possibly reverse the effects of aging. However, the body will naturally degrade the Botox, which means the effects will wear off over time. If you are looking for a way to help your treatment last as long as possible, keep reading for a few things to do following your Botox treatment.

Avoid Strenuous Exercise and Excessive Heat

While it is fine to engage in gentle exercise, you should avoid any kind of excessive heat or strenuous exercise for the first day or two following your Botox treatment. Therefore, you should avoid participating in hot yoga, entering a sauna, or getting an intense facial massage. Otherwise, you may find that the Botox filler migrates to areas of the face that it is not meant to go, which may result in eyelid dropping, temporary facial paralysis, and other undesirable effects.

Avoid Direct Sunlight and Tanning

Premature wrinkles can be caused by sun damage, which can cause Botox treatments to be ineffective. Therefore, it is important to wear SPF on your exposed skin any time that you will be out in the sun. This is particularly true for your face and neck. If at all possible, you should avoid exposing yourself to the sun during the peak hours of the day. When you do need to head outdoors, you can complement your SPF protection with a hat and sunglasses.

Take Care of Your Skin

You can count on your Botox treatment to last longer if you are taking care of your skin the right way. Ideally, you should make sure that you are moisturizing your skin in the morning and evening while also keeping yourself (and skin) hydrated by consuming lots of water every day. Ultimately, this will help reduce the risk of wrinkles and maintain the effects of the Botox treatment.

Avoid Stress When Possible

Your body can be negatively impacted by stress in many ways. For instance, stress has the ability to speed up the aging process and enhance various signs of aging. With that being said, you will want to try to avoid as much stress in your life as possible. While minimizing stress-inducers in your life, you should also consider incorporating some stress relief techniques, such as yoga and meditation, to help you deal with any stress that does pop up throughout the day.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation, reach out to a provider that offers Botox injections. 


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