Getting Botox For The First Time Tomorrow

Don’t exercise for 24 hours. I metabolize it quickly. Mine is wearing off by six weeks. (I get it for medical reasons.)

It lasts 3 months. They tell you not to put your head down for a while after the injections, and hopefully they will put some numbing cream on your face and let it sit for 10 minutes or so before the injections. It takes a week or so to take effect, as I recall. What parts are you getting done?

I used to get botox when I was younger, but I don't have the patience to go every 3 months anymore so I just get filler in a few spots every year or two. Hope you love it!!

 I have not had that sensation, but it hurts like a mofo.

I get botox for migraines in my forehead, scalp, and shoulders and it is SO PAINFUL. I don't recall how many units, but it is 20+ sticks. I'm also a bleeder, so it looks like I walked face first into a wasp nest when I'm done.  I don't schedule anything else on Botox days.

Love love love my botox. I get it for my 11's and a bit of an eyelid lift. I agree with asking for numbing cream. I never do anything special before, but am careful about not rubbing the areas for the next couple days. I start to see the affect about 2 days after and the full affect 7-10 days after. I go every three months.

The no makeup rule is because you shouldn’t rub or scrub the injected areas until the Botox “settles in.”  If you do rub or scrub the area, the Botox can migrate to areas where you may not want it and give you undesirable results. Also avoid blood thinners, advil, aspirin, aleve, and other meds that can make you bleed and / or bruise at the injection sites. My injector tells me to avoid those meds for a week prior to my treatment. 

Botox lasts about 3-4 months for me. The last couple of times, my injector used Jeuveau and it lasted 5-6 months. I find the injections from either medication cause minimal pain..

I am wary. I had it in my eye muscle for double vision and ended up with a wink until the botex wore off, which was several months. Worried if I have it for cosmetic reasons I will end up with problems again.

I used to work for the company that makes Botox. It will take a few days to be effective and last about 3 months. It lasts longer for some people. It’s expensive for the amount of improvement you get. But it does provide some good subtle improvements. I was told don’t exercise rest of day, but that’s about it. It is skill to properly inject for good results, so it is good you’ve chosen someone experienced. The only drawback is it so expensive for a small improvement for a short amount of time.

I am bumping this old thread to ask how you liked your first injection.

I just scheduled my first injection with a local plastic surgeon and I am nervous. I like to be fully prepared before I go in, lol, so I am researching everything! How many units did you ask for? I am going to trust my injector, but I have no idea what others are doing. 

So give me all the details you wished you knew when you went! Please! 

I’ve never asked for a specific amount…tell her the areas that bother me and she does her thing.

I do recommend the numbing cream. I’ve never had the cracked glass feeling.

They will tell you to scrunch and squint before they start working on an area. They are very tiny drops and it will go quickly.

You might see a pinprick of blood at some of the injection spots and possibly a small bruise.

The doctor should have a conversation first to explain what they will do and ask for your input.

I have never needed numbing cream for Botox, and I used to get it quite often for migraines. I only need numbing cream for filler.

Zee ~ sending love to you and your precious dog. ❤️

Thank you, she's doing really well! You would never know. Dog chemo sure is expensive ❤️