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With how natural our attachment can be when it comes to the skin, it's no surprise for us to think twice before completely committing to a skin product, treatment, or procedure.
That may be the case for Botox®️. With Botox®️ being a more invasive procedure through it being an injectable neuromodulator, a lot of us may feel like getting it may be a more daunting skin session compared to getting your routine hydrating facials or potent laser treatments.
Luckily, we're here to help ease your way into your Botox®️ journey whenever you feel like you're ready for it. Here's what to expect on your first Botox®️ session at Simply Skin:
How to Prepare For Your First Botox®️ Procedure
First of all, what is Botox®️?
Botox®️ is the world's first FDA-approved injectable neuromodulator designed to relax muscles when injected into specific areas of the face. It can temporarily reduce the contraction of muscles that cause or emphasize fine lines, wrinkles, and Crow's feet and cause excessive sweating. It's also used to sculpt or contour certain parts of the face.
Is Botox®️ a safe procedure?
Yes, Botox®️ in itself has been around in the medical field and cosmetic industry for decades now and is the first brand of neuromodulators to get an FDA approval. Its safety relies heavily on who handles it and the environment you're in when getting your procedure.
Can I get any treatments before my Botox®️ procedure?
We highly recommend you have your skin at its healthiest. Try to avoid any other invasive procedures or ablative laser treatments that usually induce micro-scars on your skin.
Additionally, you may try to avoid the following 24 hours before your procedure:
Blood thinning supplements (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, and certain herbal supplements)
Caffeine or alcohol
Retinoids
To have your skin at its peak or to boost the effect of tightening & smoothening effect of Botox®️, we recommend getting The Essential Facial or Ultherapy®️ which are both safe to have right before your Botox®️ session.
What To Expect During Your Botox®️ Procedure
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What will my first Botox®️ session be like?
All Botox®️ consultations and procedures at Simply Skin are strictly done by our Philippine Dermatological Society-certified dermatologists and include the following steps:
Step 1. Skin Prep.
Consultation. Our board-certified dermatologists will talk to you about your desired results and discuss next steps with you.
Basic Skin Cleanse. Our nurse therapists or board-certified dermatologists will wipe your face for a clean base.
Application of anesthesia and marking. For a more comfortable procedure, we apply topical anesthesia for 20 minutes and mark the target areas with a skin-safe marker.
Step 2. Your Botox®️ Procedure.
Step 3. Aftercare Guidance.
How long will my Botox®️ procedure be?
We call our Botox®️ our lunchtime procedure as the overall procedure takes about 35-50 minutes. To give you a better idea of how long each procedure will take, here's a breakdown:
Forehead, Crow’s Feet, Glabellar, Brow Lift - 20-minute application of topical anesthesia + 15 minutes Botox® procedureMasseter - 20-minute application of topical anesthesia + 15 minutes Botox® procedureUnderarm - 20-minute application of topical anesthesia + 30 minutes Botox® procedure
Will the procedure hurt?
You might feel a slight pinch when Botox is injected into specific points of your skin which is further eased by the topical anesthesia. If you have a higher tolerance to pain, you may just have the awareness that something is poking your skin.
What To Expect After Your Botox® Procedure
Is there anything I need to watch out for right after my Botox®️ procedure?
Botox®️ is a no-downtime procedure which makes it the perfect way to transform. You might see a small insect bite-like mark where Botox®️ was injected, but this will fade and go away in a few hours. Although rare, bruising and swelling will be temporary and treatable.
When can I see the results of Botox®?
The results of Botox®️ start to show two days after your procedure and the full effect becomes more apparent in two weeks.
After two weeks, you may come back for a complimentary consultation to add more units priced at PHP 450/per unit or check in with our board-certified dermatologist about the next steps and best care.
Start Your Botox® Journey
Get the care of only the best skin experts from start-to-finish to make the transition to Botox® easier. Simply Skin’s Botox® is available exclusively at Simply Skin BGC. Strictly administered by Philippine Dermatological Society-certified dermatologists.