5 Things to Expect From Your First Botox Cosmetic® Treatment
If you’ve recently decided to invest the time, energy, and courage required to build a personalized 360° plan – congratulations! This is an exciting decision and an incredible achievement that our team doesn’t take lightly.
There’s also a good chance you’re feeling some mixed emotions about the process. In addition to feeling proud and excited, you may be feeling nervous, apprehensive, or overwhelmed.
We’re here to outline everything you can expect, to help you embrace the excitement as you approach your first Botox Cosmetic® (“Botox”) treatment.
Step 1: An in-depth discussion
From the moment you walk through our doors, our goal is to provide you with the best possible treatment and overall experience. That means we always start with a thorough consultation. We want to have an open, honest conversation with you about your values, your goals, your lifestyle and your comfort level.
Getting a clear sense of who you are as a person — not just as a patient — enables us to properly customize a plan to your needs and ensure you never feel uncomfortable.
Step 2: A comprehensive facial assessment
With objectives clarified and initial trust established, we will then conduct an extensive facial assessment, to understand the factors at play and how we can best complement your natural anatomy.
This step includes analyzing your natural facial features and understanding your patterns of aging, in order to build a plan that will work for you.
Step 3: A conservative plan
In our practice, we use the word “conservative” a lot — and for good reason. We are looking to make subtle, cumulative changes, that complement your natural beauty.
As a result, together we will build a plan that incorporates customized treatments and products, created around a realistic timeline, that together ensure you feel satisfied with your progress and never shocked by the results. Aesthetic trends are moving increasingly towards natural beauty — with a preference for the natural “Duchenne” smile that helps us convey emotion with certain facial movements — and that means moving closer to the philosophies we’ve always embraced.
We wholeheartedly believe in taking small steps over time and utilizing all of the technologies at our disposal to achieve long-lasting improvements you can feel proud of.
Step 4: Quick, tiny injections
When it comes time for the actual procedure, you can expect a series of quick, tiny injections. You may experience some fast-resolving pinpoint bleeding and bruising is a possibility with any injection.
These outcomes may sound intimidating to any first-timer, but we can promise you’re in good hands — we’ve spent years honing our precision and our expertise. This is why we advocate placing your trust in a highly-skilled doctor. Your face is your calling card – make sure you’re trusting a true professional with the results.
Step 5: A return to normal life
Our patients are always assured to learn that a Botox treatment doesn’t have to interrupt their life. In fact, you can return to normal life within a few hours. We may advise you to refrain from napping and vigorous exercise for a few hours post-treatment to ensure optimal results, but you are otherwise free to carry on with your day.
There you have it: while it’s normal to feel apprehensive when trying a new – or first time – treatment, Botox is a favourite among our team and our practice. And for good reason — with the right 360° plan, a conservative approach, and an experienced professional on your side, Botox may be a great choice for you.
We can’t wait to meet you. We welcome you to book your first Botox appointment at any time.
