Even if you have a hectic life, don’t let your schedule come between you and your beauty regimen. Everyone needs routines, and that includes the steps you take to have beautiful skin.
Botox remains the No. 1 cosmetic treatment worldwide, and the demand has not waned in South Florida. But though results are renewable with follow-up treatment, you can take steps to make its benefits last longer. Here are 10 tips our team thinks you might find helpful in extending Botox results after your treatment session.
1. Avoid Abrasive Skin Care Products
Unfortunately, some skin care products do more harm than good. Abrasive washing products and tools can be among the worst offenders. So, be careful to avoid abrasive scrubs, toners, masks, and facial cleansers for a week or two after your Botox injections.
These exfoliating products will not prolong your Botox benefits. Instead, they will disrupt your results by moving the Botox away from the targeted treatment areas – with unintended consequences.
2. Schedule Regular Botox Appointments
The secret to loving your Botox results is to get on a regular maintenance schedule, based on your unique body and facial anatomy. If your treatments are too far apart, you’ll find yourself once again looking older than you want to. That’s why it’s critical to have a medical professional like a board-certified plastic surgeon administer your treatments.
3. Don’t Overdo It
Timing is critical to maintaining Botox benefits. But scheduling your touch-up appointments too close together can make facial muscles resistant to Botox effects.
4. Avoid the Sun
Exposing yourself to harmful UV rays will increase blood circulation, and in turn, cause Botox to break down at a faster rate. If you go outdoors between sessions, carefully apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, and don’t forget to wear your wide-brimmed hat.
5. Manage Your Skin Care Routine
Botox treatments last longer for patients who take care of their skin. If you don’t practice a medical-grade skin care routine, start one. Dr. Cooper can advise you on where to start.
6. Eat Right
You are what you eat, especially when it comes to skin health and beauty. Providing your skin with enough healthy nutrients will help with your Botox benefits. Avoid processed foods and eat plenty of raw vegetables and fruits.
7. Consume Zinc
If you’ve been following doctors’ recommendations about helping your immune system ward off COVID-19, you already understand the importance of zinc. However, you may not know that getting your recommended daily allowance could also enhance your Botox results.
8. Make Time for Healthy Self-Care Activities
We live in uncertain times, but chronic, elevated stress raises cortisol levels in your body. This hormone breaks down the Botox product and collagen and elastin proteins. Every day, make time for relaxing activities like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises.
9. Combine With Other Treatments
Although Botox is an excellent stand-alone treatment, it works best as part of a comprehensive anti-aging regimen. Treatments to consider to add to your beauty plan are dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing, and microneedling with PRP.
10. Don’t Overdo Exercise
A regular workout routine is best for optimal health, but overdoing it can lead to repetitive motion injuries and other undesirable effects. After Botox sessions, we advise avoiding strenuous activity for at least 24 hours.
Schedule Your Botox Injections in Jupiter and Palm Beach, FL
If you are interested in learning more about the world’s most popular anti-aging treatment, contact Dr. Cooper by calling (561) 406-6574 or scheduling a consultation.