The worrying lines or wrinkles on your face are most likely due to your body’s natural aging process. They may also be due to extended sun exposure and, to some extent, genetics.
If you don’t like the appearance of those wrinkles, it would be best to see a knowledgeable plastic surgeon dermatologist for tips on removing them. Firstly, they may suggest lifestyle changes to see if your condition can improve.
For instance, they may recommend that you stop smoking (if you smoke), avoid stress triggers, stay hydrated and minimize sun exposure. Opting for Botox in Singapore may be ideal if these lifestyle changes do not improve your condition.
Does Botox Remove Forehead Wrinkles?
Botox is basically a toxin. It works by paralyzing or weakening muscles. However, if used accordingly and in ideal dosages, Botox can help manage some medical conditions.
In cosmetic practice, Botox can help you minimize the appearance of the wrinkles or the frown lines that form on your forehead. It is approved by the FDA for various uses, so you really need not worry about it being a toxin if you’re working with a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist.
If you’re given Botox injections, the Botox will block signals from your nerves to the muscles, which cause your face to develop wrinkles. Therefore, the muscles won’t contract, and this will make your wrinkles relax, soften and most importantly, fade.
After getting Botox injection, you will need to give the medication between 1 and 2 weeks to take full effect. During this period, you will be advised to avoid alcohol consumption. Alcohol may trigger inflammatory side effects and this may impact the efficacy of your treatment or even increase risks of complications.
You will basically need to avoid alcohol at least one week before your scheduled date for Botox. You will also need to discontinue any anti-inflammatory drugs 14 days before your treatment to minimize your risks of bruising.
If you were using aspirin, too, you would need to discontinue its usage within the final two weeks of your treatment. If you’re wondering how long the treatment will take, you can expect to be discharged on the same day you get Botox in Singapore.
You will not need anesthesia for Botox. After your treatment, your plastic surgeon will also want you to avoid any agent that may cause pressure on your face.
Importantly, you will also need to avoid rubbing your face as this may cause the Botox to spread to unintended areas. You will also need to avoid facial massage as it may also cause your Botox to migrate to unintended areas.
Avoiding any form of pressure on your face after Botox in Singapore is critical. If Botox moves down to your eye region from the forehead, you may develop a medical condition known as ptosis. Ptosis is the drooping of the upper eyelid over your eyes, and it may partially or entirely block your vision if the drooping eyelid covers your pupil.
There are treatments that can help manage this side effect. However, it isn’t really worth getting it if you can avoid it since they can also be costly depending on the severity of your ptosis. Therefore, be keen to observe your provider’s guidelines.
Apart from not applying any pressure on your face, your doctor may also advise that you stay upright for around 4 hours after getting the Botox shots. Importantly, you will also need to avoid rigorous exercises for a couple of days after Botox in Singapore.
How Long Does Botox Last for Forehead Wrinkles?
Getting Botox shots isn’t a permanent remedy for wrinkles on the forehead. Therefore, you can expect these results to be only visible for some time.
Ideally, you can expect the Botox to last for around 3 to 6 months for forehead wrinkles. With time, your muscle action will return, causing the wrinkles and lines to be visible again.
If you wish to extend the effects of Botox for more than 3 to 6 months after Botox in Singapore, you will need repeat treatments. Do note that if you get Botox for your forehead wrinkles, your health insurance will regard it as medically unnecessary. Therefore, your health insurance won’t pay for Botox.
How can I make Botox more Effective?
Your body can break down Botox, which best explains why you will need repeat treatments to make the results last even longer. If you invest in a cosmetic treatment like Botox in Singapore, it is natural to want it to deliver results that last for as long as possible.
There are several factors that would influence how long your Botox results last. These factors are both external and internal and may include your body’s natural process, the Botox dosage, and areas of your face that were treated.
Now, the areas of your face with thinner skin or where you use the muscles frequently will wear off faster. Besides, if your provider used smaller Botox dosages, the results would disappear quicker than when they used larger doses.
The external factors that may influence how long your skin looks younger after Botox in Singapore include the rate of pollution in your area since the free radicals tend to increase aging. Extensive exposure to the UV rays may also make your Botox results fade quickly.
Therefore, if you want to make your Botox more effective and last longer, you will need to minimize exposure to the sun. If you have to go into the sun, be sure to wear an SPF 30+ sunblock.
It is also believed that intense physical activity may increase the rate of your body breaking down the neurotoxin. Therefore, it is advisable that if you are a fitness buff considering Botox in Singapore, you can continue your intense workouts after recovery from treatment but do them in moderation.
A knowledgeable skin doctor or plastic surgeon may also recommend specific collagen-stimulating skincare products or a combination treatment to make your Botox more effective and last even longer. The collagen-stimulating skincare products can help make your skin firmer, thus reducing its risks of wrinkling.
Take Away
Botox can help you get rid of forehead wrinkles but the extent of improvement will depend on how deep the wrinkles are. Contact us now to book a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a proper assessment.
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