What can and cannot be done after Botox injections?

Before we touch on the main topic of our article, let's find out what Botox is and why it is so important to do injections in specialized clinics such as ours, and be sure to seek the qualified help of a specialist who will not only competently carry out a series of injections, but also explain what You can do it before Botox, but you can’t. The amazing drug botulinum toxin is injected under the skin to immobilize the muscle, thereby allowing the skin to become smooth. Over the past decade, millions have resorted to anti-aging injections, and the number of fans is growing. Botox and other similar drugs smooth out wrinkles that inevitably appear with age. We smile, we are sad, we frown - any emotion that manifests itself in our facial expressions is an active action of the subcutaneous muscles. Few people manage to live from childhood with a face that resembles a frozen mask. Some of us constantly think about how to avoid the premature appearance of wrinkles, it comes to the point that recommendations appear from all sides on how to smile, how to sleep, how to sit and even how to lie down correctly. After Botox, these problems automatically disappear: and we enjoy our own transformation.

Despite the fact that botulinum toxin was discovered a long time ago, it was first used in medicine with a positive effect by the American ophthalmologist Alan Scott, and this was a purely medical study. People started talking about the side effect of smoothing out wrinkles in the 90s of the last century. And they began to actively use it in cosmetology only 10 years later. Now achievements in this area demonstrate that correctly performed manipulation is safe and harmless to humans. The result of Botox injections and other derivatives is individual and depends on the susceptibility of each individual organism, the intensity of muscle work, and even on external factors and the use of cosmetics. The effect lasts from 4 to 8 months, Botox is gradually removed from the muscle. Of course, there are certain restrictions after botulinum therapy.

Many aesthetic medicine clinics will provide you with wonderful rejuvenation injections using Botox. We will also be happy to offer you sessions of magical injections with this drug and will definitely tell you what not to do with Botox injections, what effect you will get, and how to take care of your skin before and after the procedure. But this article, first of all, will be devoted not only to the specifics of manipulations and the history of the drug, but also to recommendations after Botox injections.

If you are wondering what benefit or harm Botox injections can bring to you, don’t guess, contact a professional. They will explain the details to you in detail. Botulinum toxin is used in all aesthetic medicine clinics, most often to remove facial wrinkles and folds around the mouth, nose and eyes - that is, where they appear first and treacherously demonstrate our age and aging skin. Botox fixes the facial muscles for a while so that it “freezes” in the right areas and regains its smoothness and firmness. When the effect of the drug stops, the muscle remains fixed naturally, so the formation of new wrinkles does not occur for a long time.

What are Botox injections?

During a botulinum therapy session, the cosmetologist injects botulinum toxin into the facial muscles. The most popular of them, Botox, is injected into the muscles of the upper face.

Botox injections are good for getting rid of facial wrinkles. The active component of the drug blocks the activity of facial muscles, as a result of which wrinkles are smoothed out. The less mobile the facial muscles are, the less deep the facial wrinkles become.

Botulinum toxin products are also used to treat hyperhidrosis and excessive sweating. Botox is not suitable for this purpose because it concentrates in the injection area and does not spread to nearby tissues. Drugs that are more prone to diffusion are injected into the armpits, palms and feet - hyperhidrosis is especially pronounced in these areas.

The session takes about 20 minutes and in most cases is performed without anesthesia - there is no pain, and therefore no anesthesia is required. After 2-7 days, the first results are noticeable, but at this time the facial tissues are most vulnerable. Any careless influence leads to swelling and even impaired facial expressions.

Where is Botox injected?

Botox injections are performed using ultra-thin needles, which avoids trauma to the skin and unsightly specific marks. The drug, as already mentioned, is injected into the area of localization of pronounced facial wrinkles.

Forehead. Most often, injections are made in the frontal area, since Botox is effective in combating vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows, as well as smoothing deep horizontal frontal furrows;
Eyes and lips. The introduction of Botox into the periorbital and perioral plane of the face will eliminate small expression wrinkles in the corners of the eyes and lips, which are popularly called “crow’s feet”;
Neck area. Botulinum toxin therapy for the neck is rarely used, but with sufficient qualifications of the doctor, it can maximally correct age-related changes in the neck muscles;
Nose. So-called “anger lines” on the bridge of the nose can also be corrected with botulinum injections.

Much less often, beauty injections are used to correct facial wrinkles in the lower third of the face, since in this case there is a risk of drooping (sagging) of the muscles that hold the facial contour. That is why the qualifications of the specialist who carries out this procedure are very important here.

Such injections do not cause discomfort to the patient himself, due to the fact that the skin is pre-treated with a local anesthetic solution. In the technique of botulinum injections, it is very important that the specialist correctly determines the area of injection of the drug, since the effectiveness of the procedure will ultimately depend on this factor. In order to eliminate the possibility of error, the doctor may ask the patient to grimace and twist during the procedure in order to determine the area where the largest number of facial folds of skin accumulate.

Preparing for the session

Before a botulinum therapy session, careful preparation is required:

do not drink alcohol the day before the session;
3 days in advance – stop taking antibiotics;
a week before - stop taking medications that reduce blood clotting;
on the day of the procedure - do not play sports, do not visit a massage therapist, do not swim or tilt your head for a long time, do not apply cream to your facial skin.

Foods high in salt and spices retain water in the body. This diet leads to swelling. If you are planning Botox injections, you should avoid salty and spicy foods.

Botulinum toxin can manifest itself in unexpected ways, therefore, if the patient has never attended such procedures, allergy tests are required. Botox is not a hypoallergenic drug; an allergic reaction may occur.

Home care

Hair care consists of three main stages: washing and drying, combing and styling, additional nutrition. Gross mistakes in any of them can lead to damage to the structure of the hair shaft, split ends, increased fragility and even cause alopecia.

Washing and drying

The more often you wash your hair after Botox, the faster the results will fade. So water and even just moisture become the enemies of luxurious hair. In the first two days, it is generally better to avoid them in all possible ways. Even when going into the shower, you need to wear a plastic cap.

But you won't walk around with dirty hair. What kind of beauty can we even talk about in this case! Therefore, it is very important to know how to properly wash and dry your hair after Botox:

You can only use mild sulfate-free shampoos - aggressive substances wash out Botox very quickly.
The water should be summer - hot water causes the keratin scales to open slightly, and the hair loses moisture and nutrients received during the procedure.
There is no need to ruffle your hair too intensely - it is better to lather and rinse with delicate, careful movements.
Rinsing with cool water will give them extra shine. But vinegar and other acidulants should not be used - they are also harmful for Botox.
Blow-drying should be done from top to bottom - this helps to close the keratin scales more tightly.
It is better to use cold air, and in winter - turn on the first temperature level. Try to use curling irons and straightening irons as little as possible.

Hot baths and saunas have an extremely negative effect on the condition of hair. If you really want to use them, you should definitely protect your hair with a towel turban, and then dry it with a hairdryer as soon as possible.

Combing and styling

Few women pay serious attention to the technique of combing their hair. Namely, due to incorrect execution of this simple manipulation, they can lose strength and begin to break. And even Botox in this case will not be a salvation from regular mechanical damage.

The recommendations of experienced hairdressers are as follows:

Metal combs should not be used constantly. It is better to opt for plastic or natural bristles.
Combing wet hair after Botox is strictly prohibited - first it must be completely dried.
In short sections, the comb moves from roots to ends. For long ones, first the ends of the strands are combed, and then gradually the comb rises higher. But the direction from top to bottom remains the same.
If knots or tangles have formed on the strands, they must be carefully untangled with your hands - do not tear the hair with a comb.
After all the strands have been sorted out, you need to comb your entire head several times with a high-quality massage brush, stepping back a couple of centimeters from the roots.
To give your hair extra shine and a pleasant aroma, you can add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to your brush before combing: lemon, orange, lavender, rosemary, ylang-ylang.
You can’t leave them to dry naturally, just like wrap them wet in a towel turban. It’s better to immediately pick up a hairdryer.
To create waves and curls, it is better to use cold styling methods: papillots, braiding, soft curlers, etc.
You should stretch your hair with an iron, and even more so with a brush under a hairdryer, as rarely as possible - this greatly destroys the applied composition.
If it is not possible to completely abandon hot styling, it is worth buying a high-quality device with a ceramic or Teflon coating and an ionization function.

Careful adherence to the precautions listed above will help preserve the hair structure restored by Botox longer. However, they are also useful for healthy curls.

Additional food

The key difference between Botox and keratin hair straightening and lamination is that it does not create a protective film. This means that at any time you can provide your hair with additional nutrition and, thereby, prolong the effect of the procedure.

For these purposes, it is advisable to use specially designed masks from the same manufacturer whose product was used to restore the hair. But they are quite expensive, and not everyone can afford to use them regularly at home.

There is an alternative, although not as effective: masks prepared according to folk recipes. Here are some of the simplest and most useful of them:

Kefir. Kefir can be applied in its pure form, and then wrap your hair with film and leave the mask for 1-2 hours. But it’s even better to add yolk and a little burdock oil to it. The product soothes irritated skin, smoothes and softens strands.
Aloe with honey. One of the oldest and very effective recipes that stimulates growth and strengthens the roots of hair. For a tablespoon of honey, take the same amount of olive oil and the pulp of two leaves of a five-year-old aloe.
Glycerin. This mask provides extra hydration and is beneficial for dry and thin hair. Add two teaspoons of liquid glycerin and one teaspoon of natural apple cider vinegar to two tablespoons of olive or burdock oil. Keep this mask for no more than 20 minutes.
Ginseng. Perfectly strengthens roots, smoothes and nourishes ends, awakens dormant hair follicles. Mix a tablespoon of ginseng alcohol tincture with two tablespoons of peach or apricot kernel oil and egg yolk.
With henna. Remember that natural henna dyes your hair red and slightly dries it out. But now there is a bleached powder on sale, the medicinal properties of which are preserved. Dilute a package of henna (two for long hair) with hot water or a decoction of herbs to a thick paste, mix with a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of castor oil, and distribute evenly over the hair. Wrap up and keep for up to 1 hour.

But remember that you can’t overuse masks, and even more so after Botox. It is enough to do them 1-2 times a week for the results of the procedure to last up to 4 months.

Restrictions after botulinum therapy

Here are some basic recommendations after botulinum therapy.

Be in a vertical position only

For 5 hours after Botox injections, you should not lie down or bend over. Blood rushes to the head in a horizontal position, because of this, metabolism accelerates, botulinum toxin is eliminated from the body faster. Improper distribution of botulinum leads to loss of effect.

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Don't drink alcohol

Alcoholic drinks dilate blood vessels and accelerate blood flow, causing excess movement of botulinum toxin. The movement of botulinum toxin through facial tissues is fraught with numbness, drooping eyelids and problems with articulation. Possible formation of hematomas.

In the first 7-10 days after the session, drinking alcohol is prohibited!

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Do not visit saunas and baths

High temperatures cause capillaries to expand and provoke the removal of Botox from the body and its migration through facial tissues. You can go to the bathhouse or sauna only after complete recovery. During the first day after the session, hot water is also dangerous for patients. Postpone going to the sauna or bathhouse for at least 2 weeks.

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Don't play sports

During intense exercise, blood flow accelerates - this can be dangerous immediately after Botox injections. For two days, patients are not allowed to engage in any sports, jogging, or fitness. Loads with an inclination are especially contraindicated. Dancing and martial arts are also prohibited.

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Do not undergo cosmetic procedures

There are a number of cosmetic interventions that are compatible with Botox injections, but they can only be used after the body has fully recovered from the previous session, that is, after about 3 weeks. For 3 days, massage, masks, peelings, hardware treatments, etc. are prohibited.

Execution technique

The procedure is so simple that it can even be done independently at home. The main thing is to carefully study the instructions for use of the drug before doing this and carefully follow the sequence of actions.

The technology looks like this step by step:

The head is thoroughly washed with shampoo for deep cleaning.
Use a towel to collect excess moisture from your hair.
Hair Botox is applied to each strand.
After 20-30 minutes, the hair is impregnated with a fixing composition.
After another five minutes, your hair can be washed, dried and styled.

The effect can be seen immediately - the hair shines beautifully, flows, becomes smooth and well-groomed. But for those who want to maintain the results for a long time, it is useful to know how to care for their hair after salon Botox and adhere to these rules constantly.

Compatibility of Botox with other procedures

Botox injections are a fairly safe intervention. They are combined with other cosmetology techniques:

Fillers. The drugs complement each other's effect - Botox smooths out expression wrinkles in the upper part of the face, and hyaluronic acid fills deep nasolabial folds and scars.
Hardware procedures. They perfectly complement botulinum therapy, but a pause between sessions of 3-5 weeks is required.
Chemical peeling. The result of peeling will be better if it is performed after complete recovery from botulinum therapy. Smooth skin is easier to peel. It will get rid of age spots and scars and complement the effect of Botox injections.
Plastic surgery. A month after botulinum toxin injection, blepharoplasty can be done.

When does Botox start to work after injections?

Many patients, before this cosmetic procedure, are concerned about the question of how long it takes for Botox to work after introducing the drug under the skin. This topic is relevant for those clients of a cosmetologist who are sure that they can leave the clinic only when the effect of Botox appears. In fact, there is no immediate blockade of the neuromuscular motor impulse after administration of the drug. Typically, noticeable results gradually increase over 3-5 days after injections.

Today, the cosmetology market also offers a popular analogue of Botox – the French drug Dysport, which exhibits a pronounced effect already on the first day after the procedure.

At the same time, when Botox begins to act, it is not at all necessary to remain under the supervision of a doctor, since the effect can be gradually adjusted over three months, after the first use of botulinum therapy, and the most expressive final result can be achieved only after 2 weeks. After this period, it is recommended to undergo an examination with your cosmetologist. The doctor will evaluate the result and, if necessary, “fill in” the missing dose of the drug. Thus, your cosmetologist accurately selects your dose of Botox. It depends how long it takes for Botox to start working, primarily on the individual characteristics of the patient’s metabolism.

What can you do after Botox injections? Debunking myths

There are a huge number of far-fetched contraindications. Let's consider them.

Flying on an airplane

Many people believe that the pressure difference during takeoff can have a negative effect on facial tissue if Botox has recently been injected. Cosmetic doctors do not prohibit patients from boarding a plane soon after injections, since the pressure on board is the same as on the ground. The only problem is the tediousness of long flights - most likely you will want to rub your eyes or touch your face. Let us remind you that mechanical irritation is prohibited.

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Smoking

Nicotine does not interfere with the body's recovery after Botox injections. Despite this, there is no need to abuse smoking. The habit negatively affects blood circulation and lung function, causing early signs of aging.

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Housework

After a botulinum therapy session, you can do any household chores that do not involve tilting your head or heavy loads.

Botox and solarium

In this matter, the recommendations are similar to the previous ones: you should refrain from visiting the solarium. As you understand, the answer to the question “is it possible to sunbathe after Botox” is also obvious. Sunbathing and active ultraviolet radiation have a pronounced warming effect, and heating the injection sites is very undesirable. A specialist must warn you about all this. So do not plan trips to hot countries immediately after a session of beauty injections and do not think about lying on sultry beaches after Botox. But after a certain time, you will perfectly pamper yourself and those around you with a fresh bronze tan and elastic skin.

Complications

Failure to follow care recommendations and incorrect administration of the drug into facial tissues lead to undesirable consequences.

Bruises and swelling on the face can occur from drinking alcohol, poor diet, or bending over.

Exposure to high temperature causes migration of the drug, and with it ptosis - drooping of the eyelid. Another cause of ptosis is long-term use of botulinum toxin preparations for rejuvenation. Over several years of regular treatments, the muscles into which Botox is injected weaken.

Sometimes after the procedure the patient experiences double vision. This side effect occurs due to the injection of too large a dose or near the edge of the orbit. Double vision indicates weakening of the eye muscles from the action of botulinum toxin.

Choosing the right cosmetics for washing your hair

In order not to wash off the entire effect from the hair, hairdressers recommend using gentle, mild sulfate-free shampoos . Choose a product without sulfates in the composition. It is advisable that they are intended for normal and healthy curls. Do not miss the opportunity to supplement your care with nourishing masks and balms from the same series, whenever possible.

Worthy and budget-friendly options would be sulfate-free shampoos from the brands “Granny Agafya’s Recipes”, “Belita” or Natura Siberika.

There are several clarifications on washing your hair:

to wash your hair after a salon procedure on the 3rd–4th day. Allow time for the active ingredients to be thoroughly absorbed into the strands and scalp.
There is no need to wash your hair every day, only when it gets dirty .
Lather the entire length of your hair twice: the first time you wash off the fat particles, and the second time you remove dirt and dust.
It is recommended to rinse your hair with cool, pre-boiled water.
It is better not to comb wet strands, as this can injure and stretch them. First, dry it with a hairdryer, and then start combing.
Start combing your hair after washing in the direction “from ends to roots.”

Sulfate-free shampoo after hair Botox is the main secret to gentle hair washing. It will wash away particles of dirt and fat and will not disrupt the achieved effect after the procedure.

Why is there no effect?

In some cases, the effect of Botox injections does not appear or is barely noticeable. This can happen for two reasons:

due to individual characteristics, antibodies to botulinum toxin appeared in the body, which completely or partially neutralized the drug;
taking antibiotics of some groups leads to the removal of botulinum toxin from the body.

Do you want great results from Botox injections? Contact OLA beauty centers. Leading cosmetologists in St. Petersburg, excellent working conditions, only original drugs, maximum care for each patient!

Concept of botox for hair

Many girls do not know what Botox is for damaged hair and confuse this procedure with keratinization. The effect of Botox is not aimed at straightening, but at restoring hair. As a result, the curls become soft, dense and shiny, their growth improves, additional volume appears, fluffiness and porosity disappear.

How long does this effect last? The serum is completely washed out after 4 months.

How much does it cost to get Botox for hair in a good beauty salon, for example? The price depends on the length of the curls and the brand of the drug used.

Moisturizing masks and oils

One of the main reasons why oils are used in body care is their moisturizing effect. The same applies to hair.

Moisturizing hair oils:

Almond. Its high cost is justified - the oil contains a unique set of substances that is impossible for an artificially created product.
Burdock. Natural burdock extract is one of the most effective hair remedies. It has a moisturizing and softening effect on healthy hair.
Jojoba. The famous oil, beneficial for both skin and hair, is a life-giving and softening agent. Highly recommended for daily use before bed.

If you want to take care of your hair seriously and take the time to care for it, pay attention to the abundance of masks - restoring, moisturizing, strengthening, freely available to everyone. You will be surprised at how many ways you can improve your hair health.

After Botox, masks are completely safe and very desirable (only natural ones). This way you will enhance the effect after the main procedure and secure it for a long time.

The best masks after Botox:

Honey-butter. Mix 2 tablespoons of liquid honey with olive and almond oil, heat until warm (not hot), apply to hair and wrap with film. Leave for a full hour.
Banana. Mix bananas (preferably overripe) with honey and olive oil. The resulting paste is applied to the roots and the entire length of the hair, where it should remain for about 25 minutes. After the procedure, wash your hair with shampoo.

!Important Remember that you do not need to apply masks, especially those with a long period of retention, in the first three days after the Botox procedure.