Botulinum Toxin Procedure Steps

Botox ranks as the number one anti-aging non-surgical cosmetic procedure for the face in the US today. The injectable procedure is designed to reduce mild to moderate wrinkles and fine lines from the face. At the time of Botox consultation, the provider will discuss the steps involved in the procedure.

It will typically take less than 20 minutes to perform Botox injections. The patients can usually resume their normal activities immediately after the treatment. Dr. Q medical spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt, provides Botox injections to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and other cities in this area.

 

Select a Provider

When the patient has acquired a basic understanding of what the Botox injections can or cannot do for them and has made up their mind to receive the treatment, they should select a med spa that is equipped to provide Botox injections in a safe and effective way. The med spa should ideally be supervised by a board certified plastic surgeon who will follow the best medical practices and quality standards along with the latest safety protocols.  

 

Disclosure of Information

During the Botox consultation, the patient should be prepared to share pertinent information with the treatment provider. They must clearly inform if they have undergone Botox injections in the past six months, or if they are currently taking any muscle relaxants, sleeping pills or allergy medications.

If the patient has been taking blood thinning medications such as aspirin, they will be asked to avoid them for a certain time period prior to the Botox injections. The patient will also be required to avoid smoking for a few days as per the treatment provider’s instruction.

 

Botox Appointment

An experienced Botox injection provider will normally complete the administering of Botox injections in just a few minutes. They will first locate and mark the targeted areas in the face that need to be treated with Botox. A mild cleansing agent will be used to disinfect the sites. Anesthesia may not be necessary, but the provider may apply a topical numbing cream in the targeted areas for better patient comfort.

The provider will use a narrow gauge micro needle to inject Botox directly into the specific facial muscles that are causing the formation of wrinkles. Forehead lines, area between the brows and outer eye areas are commonly treated with Botox. An individual muscle may be treated with one to three injections, depending on the extent of correction needed.

 

Post-Treatment Care

When the treatment is completed, the provider will give some simple tips to the patient to ensure that they achieve safe and sustainable results. The patient should not lie down for about three to four hours after the treatment. They should avoid massaging the injection sites for at least 12 hours, and not lie down for about four hours after the injections.

This will help to ensure the Botox medication does not spread to unintended locations. Dr. Q medical spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and various other communities across this part of the nation for Botox injections and various other non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in the Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.