Today you may have undergone a treatment in which a tiny amount of a muscle relaxing protein has been injected into muscles to improve appearance. It will usually take between 3 and 10 days to start to see any muscle relaxing effect and 14 days until the full effects has reach which can last from 3/4 months.
Injections can cause small amounts of swelling, a temporary bump, redness, bruising, a mild to moderate headaches and sensations such as tingling or mild itching a after treatments. These effects are so common they can be considered a normal part of the process.
The initial effects will show in the first 2-5 days. Peak effect on the muscle is 14 days, but the results will continue to improve for 4 weeks or more. The benefits start to wear off after 3-4 months on average.
-Remain upright for 2 hours.
– Do small extra contractions off the muscle treated every 20 minutes for the first hour.
-When cleansing, avoid pressure and use gentle strokes away from the eyes.
-Avoid facial massages or electrical stimulation of the face for the next 2 weeks. -Avoid wearing tight caps or garments in the area that has been injected.
-Avoid alcohol and exposure to UV and extreme heat i.e. sauna, steam, sun beds, very hot showers, strenuous exercise etc Reduce the Chance of Infection: – Do not apply make-up for approximately 6 hours unless it is mineral based.
– Wash your hands immediately post procedure
– Do not touch your face in the areas injected for 6 hours.
Contact us -If develop a side effects, such as dry eyes, droopy eyelid, heavy brows -If you feel distressed or worried in any way. -Routine adjustments can be carried out from day 14 after your procedure.