Botox can be an effective way to eliminate wrinkles and improve the appearance of your face. It’s no wonder that brides turn to botox when they’re anxious about looking their best before their wedding. But there are a few things you should understand about what Botox is, how it works, when to time your procedure, and what you can do to maximise the results.

 

When to schedule it

Howard and Howard Dental explains that “BOTOX Cosmetic is an FDA-approved prescription medicine that is injected into various points in facial muscles to smooth wrinkles and improve appearance. BOTOX works by blocking signals from nerves to the muscles so that the muscles can no longer contract. This relaxes and softens wrinkles.” Each Botox treatment lasts approximately six months, which is important to know before scheduling an appointment. If you’re more than six months out from your wedding date, you may want to wait until the big day is a bit closer on the calendar. Otherwise, the effects will wear off, and you’ll need to make a new appointment. However, in case of complications, it’s recommended to schedule your appointment at least two weeks in advance of the wedding day. Also, Botox is not instantaneous; it takes time for the results to develop, so scheduling your procedure at least two weeks before the wedding ensures that your procedure will appear most effective on your wedding day.    

 

What to do shortly before

Before you receive treatment, it’s important to make sure you eat a healthy diet and get adequate rest. Botox treatment can trigger an immune reaction in some people, so it’s important to make sure that your body has enough energy and the right nutrition to recover from the procedure.

It’s also important to share a list of all your medications with your physician. Since most procedures are handled by dermatologists and other skin care specialists, they may not have access to the medical records of your primary care physician. Depending on the nature of the procedure, it may be a good idea to print a care summary from the last time you visited your physician and share it with your Botox provider.

 

What to do after

Most people are able to recover from the procedure in less than 24 hours. However, it’s important to be prepared for potential complications. In some cases, treatment can increase the risk of swelling. Your provider may recommend the use of an antihistamine cream or Benadryl to manage swelling.

Also, it’s important to avoid harsh soap products before and after the procedure. Instead of your regular facial wash, consider using a baby soap instead. Most baby soaps are designed to be very mild on the skin. They usually don’t contain any fragrances or other additives that can cause irritation. In addition, they usually contain moisturizing agents that can help to nourish the skin.

Finally, sun exposure should be minimized after receiving any wrinkle removal treatment. Since the skin can be very sensitive after these types of procedures, it’s important to protect it from the damaging effects of UV rays. If possible, try to avoid direct sunlight for at least 72 hours after the procedure. Your doctor may recommend the use of sunscreen in some situations. However, it’s important to only use sunscreen products recommended by your physician. Many sunscreen products contain chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin.

With these tips in mind, we hope we’ve put your mind at ease concerning the use of Botox before your wedding. As a bride, there is a tremendous amount of pressure to be perfectly beautiful on your wedding day, and we hope that the questions we’ve answered here will help you achieve your beauty goals.

 

Resources:

http://www.howardandhowarddental.com/cosmetic_rejuvenation.html

https://www.brides.com/story/botox-before-wedding

http://www.skinacea.com/facials/botox/botox-dos-and-donts.html#.Wr1g64jwaUk

http://www.bridemagazine.co.uk/articles/botox-bride-real-life-story

 

9 Responses

  1. It’s interesting that people often get Botox before a wedding. It makes sense that you would want to time it so that you’re not still recovering from it when the wedding comes around! That seems like it would be pretty embarrassing.

  2. It was really helpful when you said that botox treatment can cause a reaction in the body of some people, so it is necessary that they have enough energy and nutrition to help them recover faster. This should not be a problem for my sister since she is very much concerned for her health. However, I will still mention this to her since she intends to get a botox treatment a few weeks prior to her wedding date.

  3. I do like that you mentioned that it’s important to minimize your sun exposure after your Botox treatment because you can expect your skin to be very sensitive. My sister said that she wanted to get rid of her noticeable wrinkles before her wedding day. She’s been busy going out in preparing for her wedding, so it’s just right for her to schedule her Botox treatment when she has no schedules of going out. Thanks!

  4. I didn’t know that Botox treatment lasts approximately six months. I was thinking that I would get Botox before I get married. Thank you for the tips on getting Botox around your wedding.

  5. My cousin wants to have a great looking skin for her wedding day. It was suggested here that when planning to have botox, it should be scheduled at least two weeks before the wedding. Furthermore, it’s recommended to go to trusted cosmetic professionals for quality botox treatment.

  6. Thanks for pointing out how people should avoid sun exposure following their botox injections to speed up recovery. My aunt can be a tad bit dedicated to her restaurant, so I know she wouldn’t want to get any downtimes managing it. She is planning to get some botox injection next week, so I will be sure to advise her to stay off the sun after to avoid any complications. Her restaurant will have to wait for her to recover first.

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