FAQs

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General Questions

  • It generally takes 3-7 days before you begin to see the effects of your Botox treatment and 2 weeks to see the full effects. These effects will generally last between 3 to 4 months.

  • Botox is very well tolerated and safe when used for non-invasive cosmetic treatments. There have been reports of problems after Botox treatment, but these have been cases where large doses of Botox were used. (The amount of Botox used for cosmetic purposes is very small). While Botox does “paralyze” the muscles in the face, the effects are temporary and do not cause permanent problems.

  • BTA can be used to treat any wrinkle in the face caused by the muscle actions under the skin. The most common places targeted include the forehead, glabella (“elevens”), around the eyes, and lip lines. It can also be used to raise the eyebrows, raise the corners of the month (to make it look like you have more of a mile instead of a frown), and soften the “bands” in your neck.

  • There are so many different types of filler products available, each with its own duration of action. Generally, temporary fillers last between 3 months and 2 years depending on the specific product. You may discuss this at the course so we develop a treatment plan that works for you

  • While injectable treatment carries some risk, most fillers are very well tolerated and safe when used for cosmetic enhancement. Most fillers carry very few risks.

  • Filler injections can be used to treat wrinkles all over the face. Both shallow and deep wrinkles can be treated with cosmetic filler products. Filler products are also used extensively to add volume to the face, including the cheeks and lips to give you a more youthful appearance.

What to Expect

  • To reduce the risk of bleeding and bruising for both BTA injections and Filler injections, avoid the following for 2 days prior to treatments:

    • Alcoholic Beverages

    • Anti-inflammatories

    • Aspirin

    • Vitamin E

    • Ginkgo Biloba

    • For filler procedures, if you have a history of oral herpes simplex, you should be pre-treated prior to the procedure.

  • During your appointment, we will examine your face and speak to you about your expectations. A treatment plan will be discussed with you, and upon your acceptance the procedures will be preformed. We may have to remove some of your make-up in preparation for the treatment. During the treatment, you may feel some pain from the injections, but it is generally a light pain. Patients uniformly tolerate these injections quite well. It is possible to have some bruising following these procedures, though uncommon. Bruising, if present, should not last beyond a week and usually resolves within a few days.

  • It takes approximately 3-7 days to start seeing the results of BTA so it is important to be patient. You should notice an improvement in your wrinkles and facial appearance by the end of the first week. You may have some redness of the skin around the injection sites for the first day - this is not an allergic reaction. You may also notice some very slight swelling that will subside by the first day or two. Though uncommon, you may have a small amount of bleeding from the injection sites and may develop bruising. If you notice either of these, hold pressure for fifteen minutes and apply cold compresses for a few minutes. Other important factors to remember include:
    • Remain upright (no bending over or reclining) for four hours
    • Do not massage or scratch the injection site
    • Exercise the treated muscles every 15 minutes for four hours
    • Avoid makeup for two hours after injections

  • Depending on the filler material used, you will begin to see the results from your procedure immediately or soon after the procedure. For most injectable filler products, you should notice an improvement in your wrinkles and facial appearance either by the time your leave the course or by the end of the first week. You may have some redness of the skin around the injections sites for the first day - this is not an allergic reaction. You may also notice some very slight swelling that will subside by the first day or two. Though uncommon, you may have a small amount of bleeding from the injection sites and may develop bruising. If you notice this, hold pressure for fifteen minutes and apply cold compresses frequently for a couple of days. Bruising, if present, should not last beyond a week and usually resolves within a few days. Other important factors to remember include:

    • You may apply ice, as needed, for the remainder of the day to reduce swelling

    • Gently massage any nodules that may appear during the next 24 hours

    • Avoid prolonged sun or UV exposure for two weeks

    • Avoid saunas and steam baths for two weeks

    • Avoid makeup for four hours after injections