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When Should You Start Having Botox, If Ever?

by dani gay

Hi Dr Brown! First off, if someone is thinking about getting enhancements, where do you suggest they start?  "It’s really important to find the right doctor who will listen to what the patient wants, but can also give advice on when something is not a good idea. It’s important to ignore everything you see on social media and elsewhere and focus on what you are concerned with personally. It’s also important to make sure you are wanting to make changes for the right reasons—ie not after a break up, or because someone has suggested you do it."

What questions should someone ask before their first appointment? 1. What’s the most appropriate treatment for my concerns? 2. How does it work? 3. How long does it take to work? 4. What should I expect to experience in the first few days? 5. Is there downtime? 6. Is it safe? 7. How long does it last?

I am often asked about the difference between an anti-wrinkle medicine (like Botox) and what people refer to as fillers? “Anti-wrinkle medicine contains a chemical called a neuromodulator which acts on the nerves which control the muscles of facial expression. It is injected just under the skin, and within a week or two, the muscles relax resulting in smoothening of unwanted lines and fresh looking skin. It is also used in a wide range of medical conditions, such as neurological disorders that cause muscle spasm, chronic migraines, teeth grinding and excessive sweating."

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