

BOTOX INJECTIONS
BOTOX – WHY DO I WANT A BOTOX “DIAMOND STATUS” PROVIDER?
BOTOX® is manufactured by Allergan and is most frequently used to smooth out facial wrinkles. When a provider (Sandia Skin + Face) earns Diamond Status with Allergan, it means that our practice falls within the top three percent of all BOTOX® injectors in the United States. Diamond Status acknowledges our extensive experience with BOTOX®, our ongoing trusted relationship with Allergan, and our top-quality BOTOX® practices with our patients.
Once a year, Allergan acknowledges the TOP AESTHETICS CLINICS nationwide via its “Allergan Partner Privilege (APP) program. There are six (6) Partner Levels: Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus, Diamond, and Black Diamond. These levels are earned based on a practices’ compliance with training, education, and volume of injectable treatments performed. At Sandia Skin + Face, we worked very hard to earn the Diamond Status in three years.
WHY DO I WHAT A TRUSTED PRACTICE LIKE SANDIA SKIN + FACE?
To maintain BOTOX® results long-term, Since a one-time treatment isn’t enough. The majority of men and women who seek BOTOX® need a trusted practice with whom they can have an ongoing relationship. Most patients will desire to touch up their BOTOX® results every three to six months. By choosing a practice that the BOTOX manufacturer Allergan has established as a leader in BOTOX® Injections by earning Diamond Status, you can ensure that your chosen practice will have the expertise to produce your ideal results, and also the commitment to be your BOTOX® provider for years to come.
WHAT ARE BOTOX INJECTIONS?
BOTOX is a non-surgical treatment for mild to moderate wrinkles caused by muscle contraction using highly purified botulinum toxin protein refined from the bacterium, Clostridium Botulinum. The botulinum toxin is injected into the muscle to relax contractions, preventing wrinkles from forming and reducing existing wrinkles.
ARE BOTOX INJECTIONS SAFE?
BOTOX Injections is one of the most extensively studied medical aesthetic treatments and is approved for cosmetic use in 78 countries. Research studies on botulinum toxin provide evidence that providers know and trust.
WHAT ARE BOTOX INJECTIONS TREATMENTS?
BOTOX Injections treatment is a revolutionary approach to reversing the effects of facial wrinkles. Crow’s Feet, Worry Lines, and Laugh Lines can all be a thing of the past. Crow’s Feet, Worry Lines, and Laugh Lines are known as dynamic wrinkle lines, and all are treatable with the BOTOX® Injections procedure. Cosmetic denervation is the process of injecting BOTOX® into the tiny facial muscles that create wrinkles.
WHAT IS THE BOTOX INJECTIONS PROCEDURE?
BOTOX injections are performed without anesthesia because it is virtually painless. One feels a minimal sting at the time of injection.
BOTOX effects are not permanent and require repetition three to four times per year to retain the results. However, research has suggested that long-term use of BOTOX injections leads to a longer duration of each treatment’s effect.
Patients over the age of 65 may not experience as dramatic of results.
BOTOX is only useful in treating expression lines and cannot repair sagging skin caused by aging.
WHAT AREAS DO BOTOX INJECTIONS TREAT?

The BOTOX Injections procedure can be a lunchtime event requiring minimal downtime. Results typically last 4 to 6 months and are visible 1-2 weeks after injection.
To schedule a touch-up after two weeks, call or email us. Seventy-two hours before BOTOX Injections and filler procedures, do not take blood-thinning medications or herbals.
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Read Up on BOTOX
Regardless of what procedure you’re having done, it would be best if you didn’t go into it without a wealth of knowledge about what it entails. That’s why, before you go in for your first BOTOX appointment, you need to read up on BOTOX.
While BOTOX is a primarily helpful substance, it’s not without its downsides. A variety of potential side effects accompany BOTOX, including pain, redness, drooping eyelids, and headaches.
By garnering information such as this, you can ensure that you’re sure about going through the procedure.
Schedule Your Appointment at an Appropriate Time
Getting BOTOX can sometimes be an anxiety-inducing and stressful experience.
Schedule your procedure on a fairly laid-back day that allows plenty of “downtime” both before it begins and after.
It’s a good idea for new patients to schedule their first appointments in the morning. By doing so, you don’t have to endure a long, potentially anxious wait.
Ask Your Doctor About Your Medications
The fact of the matter is that some medications don’t mix well with BOTOX. If you’re on medications, you need to discuss them with your doctor. In some cases, you’ll be advised to stay on them; in other cases, you’ll be advised to stop taking them for the time being.
Some medications don’t go well with BOTOX, including aspirin, ibuprofen, blood thinners, muscle relaxers, and allergy meds. If you’re taking these medications, you’ll need to be off of them in the days leading up to and the days following your appointment. Again, please consult your doctor before this or any procedure.
BOTOX INJECTIONS AFTERCARE
The goal of BOTOX Aftercare is to encourage optimal treatment results. It can also minimize the risk of bruising and spreading to other areas.
Generally, on the day you get BOTOX, it’s a good idea to:
You can also follow the best practices for BOTOX aftercare below.
Return to your Normal Activities
BOTOX injections don’t require any recovery time. Therefore, you won’t have to take off work or school. You can resume your usual activities right after.
Wait 24 hours to Exercise
If exercise is part of your daily routine, wait at least 24 hours to work out. Your doctor might suggest waiting for several days.
Physical activity increases blood flow. This could potentially spread the toxin to unintended areas and reduce its effectiveness at the injection site. It also increases the risk of bruising.
Exercise also contracts your muscles, which may decrease the toxin’s effectiveness.
However, it’s safe to do facial exercises like:
These movements can help the effects of BOTOX show up sooner.
Go Makeup-Free
If you received a BOTOX injection in your face, take a break from makeup for 24 hours. Applying makeup will rub the skin, potentially dispersing the toxin.
Sit Up
Sit up for the first 4 hours after getting BOTOX. Bending or lying down might spread the toxin and promote bruising.
Ask your Doctor about Medications
Some medications might increase your risk of bruising. Be sure to ask your doctor when it’s safe to start retaking them.
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