Botox is a prescription medication that paralyzes nerves that stimulate your facial muscles. The typical treatment lasts for six months. Although it’s believed to wear off after this duration, the truth is, it doesn’t. The paralyzed endings of the nerve fibers are replaced with new ones that stimulate muscles again. It’s impossible to make it last longer, but you can extend its effectiveness. Just follow these tips:
- Avoid Direct Sunlight
The sun causes premature wrinkles on your skin, which the medication is ineffective against. Whenever you go out, be sure to wear sun protection factor, or SPF, on your hands, face and neck, even during overcast days and the winter.
- Seek an Experienced Doctor
Botox injections require proper injection sites as well as the right dosage for full effectiveness. A skilled doctor knows this and will be able to customize your treatment as well as tell you everything you need to know about the medication.
- Don’t Exercise or Rub Your Face for the First Two to Three Days
Doing that, plus using harsh products, can cause the medication to move to areas of your face where it shouldn’t be, resulting in unattractive effects like facial paralysis and eyelid drooping. Sleep on your back in a slightly elevated position for the first two days after the procedure.
- Practice Patience
If you don’t see the results you expected after a week, wait at least a month before going for another procedure. Botox takes some time to achieve full results.
