Botox injections offer a great way to reverse common signs of aging. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Botox injections are now the most popular cosmetic procedure, with over 4.4 million performed annually. Although the effects of this treatment last longer, they do eventually wear off as your body naturally degrades the fillers and neurotoxins. Injectable treatments can last six months to two years, depending on the type of injectable used. Galardi Bowen Plastic Surgery uses contemporary methods to give you the best Botox results. This blog provides tips for preserving your Botox results to last longer.
What Causes Injectable Botox Results to Fade?
The following are some of the factors that cause Botox results to fade:
- Location of injection: Botox fades faster in areas of the face that are more active.
- Dosage: Typically, small doses of Botox will fade faster than larger doses. Injections placed closely together retain their results longer.
- Type of injectable: Injectables have multiple properties designed to achieve different effects and degrade differently.
- Your environment: External factors may also determine how long the results last. Exposure to elements such as UV radiation and air pollution may accelerate your body’s reaction to the filler. Products you use on injection areas can also affect the duration of the results.
How to Make Botox Last Longer
Stay Hydrated
Hydration is crucial when you are maintaining your Botox injections. Hydration helps keep wrinkles at bay while reducing inflammation, which decreases the speed at which your body breaks down proteins, allowing Botox to last longer. Apart from drinking a lot of water, you should also hydrate your skin using humectants and emollients.
Avoid UV Exposure
UV light leads to inflammation that damages your skin and breaks down Botox properties. It is crucial to use a high-quality, broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoid sun exposure during peak UV hours.
Do Intense Workouts in Moderation
Staying physically active metabolizes neurons more quickly, allowing your body to break down Botox faster. Although exercise is a good thing, it increases your metabolism leading to the early breakdown of Botox. It is best to engage in gentle and low-impact forms of training to preserve injection results.
Eat a Balanced Diet
Eating right helps maintain the general health of your skin and body. Processed and packaged foods increase inflammation, leading to faster degeneration of Botox properties. Eating more fruits, whole grains, vegetables, fatty fish, nuts, and legumes ensures your skin is nourished from the inside out.
Avoid Stress
Stress is detrimental to the health of your skin. High-stress levels trigger the release of cortisol and other hormones that accelerate the aging process while enhancing the elements of aging. One effective way to extend the benefits of Botox injectables is destressing by staying active in your daily life.
Use Antioxidant Serums
Free radicals can harm your skin and the Botox within it. Dermatologists recommend you use antioxidant serums regularly to keep your skin protected. Combining antioxidants with sunscreen provides more effective protection than using sunscreen alone.
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