For horizontal forehead lines, practitioners can inject up to 15–30 units of Botox. For “11” lines between the eyes (or glabellar lines), up to 40 units are indicated, with higher doses needed in male patients .

Botox injections are noted primarily for the ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. They’re also used to treat conditions such as neck spasms (cervical dystonia), excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), an overactive bladder and lazy eye. Botox injections may also help prevent chronic migraines.

As a cosmetic treatment, Botox injections can reduce the appearance of skin wrinkles. Also, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved it as a treatment for various health issues, including eyelid spasms, excessive sweating, some bladder disorders, and migraine.

The don’ts

• Do not rub or massage the treated area and avoid make-up if possible.
• Avoid sleeping on your face the first night.
• Do not exercise or partake in any strenuous activity for the next 12 hrs.
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption for the next 24hrs.

Skin Care – The benefits of Botox and Fillers will last longer if you take care of your skin. Patients who moisturize AM and PM and stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water will enhance the water-absorption effect of hyaluronic-based fillers. This helps the treated areas to remain plump and wrinkle-free.

You can sleep in any position after having Botox®, but you should avoid lying down for at least four hours following the treatment.

The reason that keeping your head above your heart is so crucial right after undergoing your Botox treatment is that bending forward may increase blood circulation to your face and increase the risk that the injected material will move from the targeted areas before it is absorbed.