What not to do after botox. How long can you not go to bed, bend over, drink alcohol, antibiotics, play sports, sunbathe, go to the bathhouse, pool

Botox injections, also known as "beauty shots", are almost the most popular cosmetic procedure. Millions of women (and men as well) around the world resort to it, knowing that it is absolutely safe. But there are a number of opinions and myths about the fact that after Botox, you cannot do the usual things.

This scares many and makes them change their mind about going to a specialist. But is there really a cause for concern? Does the procedure affect the subsequent quality of life?

How Botox shots work

Botox was first used by US doctors back in the 1970s. Then this procedure was of a slightly different nature. They resorted to injections only on the recommendations of the attending physician. The patients were people with real health problems.

Strabismus, torticollis and other diseases were treated with Botox. Only in the early 2000s, such injections began to be used in cosmetology without the appointment of a specialist.

The injected drug can be called differently. The "working" names of a substance are:

• Botox (Botox);
• Dysport;
• Xeomin.

The basis of all is the substance type A butulotoxin. Each manufacturer uses its own methods of cleaning products and fillers. Hence the difference in the final composition of the substance that is used for the injection.

But, despite the differences, the basic principle of action remains unchanged: through the injection, an effect on the muscles occurs. Neuromuscular connections are blocked, which is why they stop contracting, are at rest. As a result, mimic wrinkles are completely smoothed out.

How is the procedure

Firstly, the procedure can be carried out only after a preliminary consultation with a beautician. On it, the specialist will study the patient's request in detail and voice possible solutions to the problem. Also, at the reception, the patient is given a personal card, which will describe in detail the entire history and procedures.

Before you start giving an injection, you need to calculate the amount of the drug. Botox has its own unit of measurement - unit.

The approximate amount of the drug required to treat a certain area of ​​the face:

1. Horizontal folds on the forehead: 10-30 units.
2. Fold in the glabellar space: 10-25 units.
3. The area called "crow's feet": 5-15 units.
4. Wrinkles above the upper lip: 2-4 units.
5. Corners of the mouth: 4-6 units.

Average indications are given. Specific volumes are determined by a specialist based on patient data.

Procedure steps:

1. Disinfection... The entire surface of the face is pre-treated with a special antiseptic.
2. Anesthesia. Used exclusively at the request of the client. A local anesthetic is used for this procedure.The areas where the drug will be injected are treated with a special cream, gel.
3. An injection. For him, the doctor uses a special syringe and needles, no more than 0.3 mm thick.
4. At the end of the session, the skin is again treated with an antiseptic and a cooling agent in order to dull possible painful sensations.

The entire process usually takes about 5-10 minutes. Upon completion, a description of the procedure and the drug used is entered on the client card. This is the name, batch number, expiration date. After botox, you cannot do certain things, but it is also important to pay attention to the fact that there are prescriptions before the procedure.

So:

1. Antibiotics should not be taken at least 3 days before the procedure. And also avoid taking medications that prevent blood clotting.
2. You should stop drinking alcohol in 1-2 days.
3. It is undesirable to engage in physical activity before the procedure. Intensive house cleaning is also prohibited.

Also, before the procedure in the treatment center, the patient must be analyzed for contraindications, including an allergy to the drug.

Such recommendations should be voiced by a specialist at the first consultation.

Summer botox injections

Summer is the time for vacations and golden tan. Many representatives of the fair sex, intending to conquer hot countries, prepare "to the fullest", not losing sight of any cosmetic procedure. Botox injections including.

Experts unanimously declare that summer is almost the best time for injections. But in order for the result to exceed even the highest expectations, it is worthwhile to carefully approach the procedure. However, this advice applies at any time of the year.

The main advantage of botulinum therapy in summer is an even tan. In the sun, even the darkest goggles do not get rid of the "work" of facial expressions. People frown, and often there are stripes on the face where the skin folds (forehead, nasolabial folds, a fold of the eyebrow space). To avoid this, it is worth giving an injection before leaving for hot countries.

However, you shouldn't schedule a beautician appointment a few hours before departure.

It is recommended to carry out the procedure at least one month before the start of the hot season. This time is enough for the drug to evenly distribute, freeze and begin to perform its functions.

Restrictions in the first hours after the procedure

Once the procedure is over, the following restrictions take effect:

• it is forbidden to lie, sleep, take a horizontal position in the first 4-5 hours;
• it is undesirable to touch the injection sites once again;
• do not use decorative cosmetics;
• you can not tilt your head down for 2 days;
• you can not lean on alcohol;
• it is forbidden to take medications that affect blood coagulation;
• a trip to the sauna, bath can be planned no earlier than in 10 days;
• also excludes trips to the solarium, to the beach and a long time in the heat under the influence of hot air;
• plane flights are prohibited;
• no sports and other physical loads;
• control (if possible, minimize) the amount of fluid you drink.

When prohibitions end

It is important to understand that not all prohibitions last the same amount of time. For example, it is allowed to fly by plane after 2-3 weeks. But you can paint after 1-2 days. This is due to the fact that a favorable outcome of the procedure depends not only on the experience of the master and the quality of the drug used.

It takes time to evenly distribute funds. To do this, it is worth excluding any negative impact, both from the inside and from the outside. On average, all restrictions end 3-4 weeks after the injections.

Prohibition of alcohol

After the injection (as well as a few days before), you can not actively lean on alcohol... The fact is that alcohol is the cause of the development of acid imbalance in the body. Also under its influence there is an expansion of blood vessels. Such a state of the body can lead to the ingress of a foreign substance (in this case, butulotoxin) into the blood.

It is worth taking into account that the drug is not frozen in the first few days, it is still distributed over the treated areas. Therefore, the risk of getting into the vessels takes place after 2-3 days after the end of the procedure.

However, some experts do not recommend getting too hung up on this point. They believe that it is perfectly acceptable to consume a strong drink in a small amount. For instance - a glass of dry red wine the next day will not cause unwanted reactions... However, it is better to discuss this issue immediately before the injection, in consultation with a beautician.

Why you can not visit the sauna and solarium

A visit to the sauna also provokes profuse sweating and the removal of the obtained substances from the body. In addition, a long stay in a place with an elevated temperature (the same applies to a solarium) helps to accelerate the blood circulation process.

This, in turn, can affect the uneven distribution of the drug and its entry into unplanned areas. You can visit the sauna and solarium after 10 days.

Why you shouldn't play sports

Sports activities provide an increased load not only on the muscles, but also on the body as a whole.

During training, metabolic processes are "accelerated". Together with sweat, not only toxins are removed from the body, but also other substances obtained.

After entering the muscle, the unnecessary amount of the drug is naturally excreted.

Additional "stimulation" can lead to the fact that the entire composition can leave the body, negating all the work done by the cosmetologist earlier. You can start training after 3-4 weeks.

Why you can't be in the sun

After the Botox injection procedure, spending time in direct sunlight is also excluded. At first, you should not sunbathe, as sunbathing (as in the case of a bathtub and a solarium) can lead to an unplanned distribution of the product and its getting into unwanted places.

In addition, tanning determines a long lying position, which is highly discouraged after the procedure. You can bask in the sun after 7-10 days.

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Ban on dental procedures

A visit to the dentist is characterized by 2 points:

• a long stay with your head thrown back;
• an injection of pain medications.

After botox, you cannot plan an appointment with the dentist, since the composition of the anesthesia can adversely affect the botulinum toxin. Teeth can be treated no earlier than after 14-20 days.

Why you can't fly in an airplane

Firstly, any flight is stress for the body. As, in fact, the injection of Botox, which, despite the safety and painlessness of the procedure, is an atypical condition for the body, which means stress.

Additional pressure and emotional tension can lead to vasodilation and blood flow. therefore it is worth taking tickets for the flight no earlier than 3-5 days later.

What medications should not be taken

As in the case of preparation for the procedure, and after it, drugs should not be abused. Tablets can provoke unwanted reactions, the most harmless of which is the lack of any result after injection. The interaction of Botox with a certain group of drugs can cause the development of paralysis.

These include:

• antiarrhythmics (quinidine alkaloid);
• antibiotics of the tetracycline group;
• succinylcholine;
• magnesium sulfate;
• antibiotics included in the group of lincosamides and polymyxins.

Intramuscular injections of vitamins B1 and B2 should also be avoided.

After the procedure, the specialist must list the list of drugs prohibited for taking. You should pay attention to the list and, if there is an urgent need, be sure to consult a doctor.

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What food should be excluded from the diet in the early days

In the early days, you should also slightly revise your diet and limit your intake:

• liquids, including soups;
• hot dishes;
• food that contributes to the active retention or excretion of body fluid;
• salt and salty foods;
• very spicy food;
• large meal, which implies active work of the jaw. Small pieces are recommended.

Facial care after botox injections

As mentioned earlier, it is not recommended to touch your face a lot and use decorative cosmetics in the first days.

After Botox, you cannot do a facial massage for the first 3-5 days. The distribution of the composition may be accompanied by unwanted edema.

1-2 days after the injection, it is allowed to use a cooling mask to improve the condition of the skin... It is advisable to use cloth masks, as they provide the most gentle contact with the skin surface. You can also use a favorite folk way - walk over the swellings with an ice cube.

Several recommendations for facial skin care after botox injections:

What can be done after the procedure

Botox injections do not mean that you can forget about daily care. You should, as before, take care of your skin, but cosmetics (especially in the first days) should be as gentle as possible.

Recommendations:

• All stages of care (cleansing, moisturizing, toning) should be carried out with mild means, without the use of cosmetic brushes;
• You should wash yourself with summer, cool water;
• In order to "invigorate" the skin and even out the complexion, you do not need to resort to a contrast shower. It is enough to use the favorite folk method - wipe your face with an ice cube.

Refusal of cosmetic procedures

The first time after the "beauty injections" the following procedures are contraindicated:

• Severe cleansing of the skin with rough means (peels based on stones or containing large granules).
• Go to beauty salons for a variety of skin care treatments.
• Chemical or laser peeling. You can use the service in 14-30 days. In no case should you resort to performing this procedure yourself!
• Injections with other drugs (hyaluronic acid, fillers).
• Mesotherapy, biorevitalization.
• Ultrasound and other procedures of this type of exposure.

After Botox, it is impossible to dismiss the recommendations and turn a blind eye to the prohibitions. Botulinum therapy, although a fairly simple procedure, does not excuse a number of recommendations.

The client's face is not only the responsibility of the doctor, but also the client himself.

The beautician is responsible for what happens in the office. What can happen outside its walls is controlled exclusively by the person himself.

Article author: bov-bov

Article design: Svetlana Ovsyanikova

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