{"id":5222,"date":"2020-08-22T12:29:49","date_gmt":"2020-08-22T11:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.unndoo.com\/blog\/?p=5222"},"modified":"2020-10-04T13:47:27","modified_gmt":"2020-10-04T12:47:27","slug":"botox-before-during-after","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unndoo.com\/blog\/botox-before-during-after\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect Before, During &#038; After Having Botox Injections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The facial aesthetics market is booming \u2013 you only have to open your instagram feed to be flooded with plenty of imagery, often near perfection, to see why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With people wanting to become the \u2018best version of themselves\u2019 at any age, it\u2019s understandable that more and more people are opting for easier, quicker treatments with minimal downtime and side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a typical facelift has at least 30 days downtime. This is assuming there are no complications, combined with having more extensive side-effects requiring time off work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve summarised the main factors to consider if you\u2019re thinking about having Botox<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before you book an appointment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Make sure you\u2019re available<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a big event coming up eg: dream holiday\/wedding it\u2019s always good to make sure you plan well in advance. Botox<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> typically takes <strong>1-2 weeks<\/strong> to start showing a difference, and it starts to wear off within <strong>3-6 months<\/strong>. A top-up is often scheduled 2 weeks after the initial appointment, so it\u2019s important you factor and plan these around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Research<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Research is key. Many patients can begin this process online or by reading a variety of blogs\/reviews. Unndoo provides a wealth of educational pieces for you to read and you know you&#8217;re in safe hands as we only have doctors and dentists on our platform. Most importantly, you can WhatsApp our Chief Medical Officer anytime on (07585 237 435) and they&#8217;ll be more than happy to answer any of your questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Select a practitioner<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s so important that you select the right practitioner. As Botox<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>is a prescription-only medicine, it can only be prescribed by a doctor, dentist, nurse prescriber or aesthetic pharmacist. It\u2019s essential to know the qualifications that you\u2019re practitioner holds. At Unndoo, you don\u2019t have to worry as all of our practitioners are either doctors or dentists!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Obtain a consultation<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s essential for you to have a face-to-face consultation with your practitioner before you have any treatment. This is the perfect opportunity to ask whatever questions you may have and remember there is no such thing as a silly question! At UNNDOO, your practitioner will focus on the areas that you want to improve and will provide you with sound and trusted advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Consider alternative or adjunctive treatments<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a range of other treatments on offer eg: chemical peels or surgery. Make sure you consider that these are viable options. Additionally, the doctor may advise you on a skin care routine that can be used in conjunction with your Botox<sup>\u00ae&nbsp; <\/sup>treatment, as the effects drastically improve when your skin is at its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Have some reflective down time<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s normal to need to some time to think about if you want to go ahead with treatment, especially if it your first time. Our customer service team are always on hand if you have any other questions that you would like to ask before booking your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Costs<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general rule of thumb, prices are based on the number of areas that you have treated. One area, for example, can be your frown lines. Here at Unndoo, the prices include your consultation, treatment and review\/top-up appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Photos<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a patient, it\u2019s nice to be able to see your results and compare the difference! It\u2019s important that you consent to have these photos taken and that they can be used for marketing uses on an anonymous basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Know your next steps<\/strong> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you book with Unndoo, you&#8217;ll be provided all the after-care instructions via email and your practitioner will go through all the steps. Our Medical Team will also contact you should you wish to have a Review or Top-Up appointment. A Review\/Top-Up appointment gives you the potential to ask as many questions as you want or if you&#8217;d like to receive additional Botox\u00ae to help give you your desired look. Ultimately, it&#8217;s about making sure you&#8217;re happy with the results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>During your treatment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Consent<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The consent process forms a vital part of your consultation. Your practitioner will discuss in detail the risks and benefits of the procedure and the signing of this form means that you are giving your consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Skin Preparation<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best to go with clear skin, therefore we ask you to make sure your face is free of any oils, make up and creams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>After your treatment\u2026DO<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep upright for four hours.<\/li><li>Lightly wash your face at night.<\/li><li>Gently apply a mineral-based make-up if needed after 1 hour.<\/li><li>Sleep on your back.<\/li><li>Purchase some Bruise MD online or over the counter and lightly place this on the area if you have bruising.<\/li><li>Contact your clinician if you are worried or are experiencing any side effects.<\/li><li>Arrange an appointment 2 weeks later for a review.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>After your treatment\u2026AVOID<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lying down or leaning forward for four hours. &nbsp;<\/li><li>Restrictive headgear eg: headbands.<\/li><li>Touching, massaging or rubbing the area for 24 hours which can cause the deposits to spread to other parts.<\/li><li>The gym or any intense activity for 24 hours. After 4 hours you can do light exercise eg: walking, jogging.<\/li><li>Alcohol consumption.<\/li><li>Facials, chemical peels, massages, saunas or microabrasion for 24 hours.<\/li><li>Avoid aspirin and other pain killers as it can cause more bruising.<\/li><li>Lying down or leaning forward for four hours. &nbsp;<\/li><li>Restrictive headgear eg: headbands.<\/li><li>Touching, massaging or rubbing the area for 24 hours which can cause the deposits to spread to other parts.<\/li><li>The gym or any intense activity for 24 hours. After 4 hours you can do light exercise eg: walking, jogging.<\/li><li>Alcohol consumption.<\/li><li>Facials, chemical peels, massages, saunas or microabrasion for 24 hours.<\/li><li>Avoid aspirin and other pain killers as it can cause more bruising.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogtest.unndoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rima_Sadhus1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unndoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rima_Sadhus1.png 1000w, https:\/\/unndoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rima_Sadhus1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/unndoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rima_Sadhus1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/unndoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rima_Sadhus1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/unndoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rima_Sadhus1-550x550.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Blog Post by Dr Rima Hussain<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover which treatment may be suitable for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/unndoo.com\/#!\/treatments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the main factors to consider if you\u2019re thinking about having Botox\u00ae.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5225,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[218],"tags":[235,249,250],"class_list":["post-5222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-treatment-guide","tag-botox-at-home","tag-preparation","tag-things-to-know"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.0.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What To Expect Before, During &amp; 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