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Botulinum Toxin, or better known as Botox, has seen an increase in usage over the past years. Many are choosing non-invasive injectables as a way to get the benefits without experiencing a lot of downtime from the procedure. There are a number of things one needs to understand before getting dermal fillers. This blog will attempt to answer some of them.

Quality of the ProductIt's important to know the credentials of the doctor administering dermal fillers and any botox procedure. It is also very important to know what is going to be placed into the body. Vistabel, Bocouture, Xeomin, Dysport, Azzalure, and Botox are different injectable neurotoxins and fillers. Check with the clinic that they are an official vendor with the company supplying the filler or neurotoxin. When it comes to a high-quality product, cost does make a difference and can be higher for better products. Every human only gets one body and it is important to take care of that body with high-quality products. If a doctor is offering Botox or a different filler at a lower than normal price, this is a red flag. It is possible the product has been diluted. Other times a doctor is selling a product that was purchased from a less desirable location and this could mean a mediocre product. Many will find a doctor, that is a trusted source and follow the doctor's orders.

Blood Thinning and Bruising
Blood clotting and bruising are serious factors that may occur from Dermal filler and Botox procedures. Pre-injection, most patients, are told to not take anticoagulants. If you are taking blood thinners, it might cause significant bruising. Ibuprofen and aspirin are generally avoided, along with a number of other anti-inflammatory medications. Omega 3, echinacea, vitamin E and C, fish oil are among the supplements that thin blood that need to be avoided prior to the procedure.

How to Act After You Got Fillers/Botox
After a Dermal filling or Botox procedure, there are a number of activities to try and avoid for a number of hours. Exercising, lying down, washing hair, applying makeup, and a number of other activities could cause the injectables to spread to muscles and lower the good effects of the injection. Flying is also to be avoided. Plan for a few days after the procedure to be more inactive than active. Sometimes there are side effects after a procedure such as headaches, dizziness, or slight swelling of the injected areas. These side effects generally fade quickly in under 15 minutes.

If you have any other questions regarding injections contact our specialists today!