Did you know that 90% of changes to the skins are due to photoaging? Exposure to too much sunlight may lead to visible skin changes, such as premature aging. Thus, your aging is not necessarily from getting older. You may have sun damage.This is called photoaging and leads to;
When left untreated, the photoaging impacts increase. Luckily, you can use Botox to stop this. Once infected, Botox blocks your nerve signals for some period. This causes them to relax and eventually soften. You can expect changes 3 to 4 days after treatment. The full results are visible after two weeks.
Unfortunately, a lot of sun damage is permanent. However, a Botox treatment will reduce a certain amount of sun damage that gives you an aged look. Your dermatologist may also recommend combining Botox treatment with other botox procedures for better results. You get a natural and healthy look without appearing like you’ve had cosmetic treatment.
Some of the treatment options that a dermatologist may recommend are;
For Wrinkles
For loose Skin
For age Spots
Self-care
You should also incorporate sun protection into your daily routine. Even when it’s cold and overcast, you should always have sun protection on your skin. You can ask your doctor to recommend a good sunblock for you. They can also help you decide to go the physical or chemical protection way. If you do not use sun protection, you may not get the best results after a Botox treatment. The sun will continue damaging your skin and you can experience side effects from the treatment.
Apart from using sun protection and Botox, there are other lifestyle changes that you may incorporate to reduce sun damage. You could;
When using treatment combinations to treat sun damage, your doctor will advise you on the best order. After conducting a thorough assessment, a good doctor will tailor the treatment to your specific needs. For example, if you are to have microdermabrasion after Botox, your doctor may recommend you wait for 24 hours or more. Getting the procedure immediately after the Botox will aggravate the injected area and spread the Botox to unwanted parts.
What to expect
Before your first injection, you’ll go through a consultation with your Botox provider. In the consultation, you will let your provider know your skin goals. Thus, they know the areas to focus on during treatment. Since Botox is a non-surgical treatment, you can have your first injection on the consultation day. As the process is not painful, you do not need anesthesia. However, your doctor may use ice packs or numbing cream to numb the injection areas.
To administer a Botox shot, your provider will clean the application area and inject it with a fine needle. If your sun damage is severe, you may need several injections. Your provider may ask you to move your facial muscles to find the best injection sites. This may involve smiling, frowning, squinting, and other facial expressions.
After an injection, it is best to stay away from alcohol for about a week. Your provider may also ask you to avoid anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen two weeks before the injection. This will limit bruising.
Once you get the treatment, d not expose your skin to too much sunlight. By limiting sun exposure, you limit skin stretching and sagging. Doctors do not recommend activities like sunbathing immediately after a Botox treatment. Some other things you should avoid are;
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It’s never too late to begin your sun damage rehabilitation journey. When you progress in your treatments, you only need two injections per year due to the cumulative effect. Besides the aging effect, sun exposure can lead to more serious issues like skin cancers. Therefore, do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with Dr. Tarek Bayazid. He will assess the extent of the damage and give you the best treatment plan. Reach out today and get a quote to start your skin healing journey.
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