More than 3.5 million men and women had Botulinum injections in the United States.If you want to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkling, treat neck spasms, and reduce excessive sweating, you should get a Botox injection.botulinum toxin was the first drug to use it, and there are other similar drugs available today.Finding a qualified and compatible doctor to give you a Botox injection is important so that you feel comfortable and minimize the risk of side effects.
Step 1: You can choose a doctor.
Selecting a qualified and experienced doctor is the best way to minimize your risks, enhance your experience and get better results from Botox injections.Medical doctors can inject you withotulinumtoxinA.If you want to get rid of facialwrinkles and give yourself a more youthful appearance, it's best to go with a doctor who is board-certified in plastic surgery.If you're looking to find a Dermatologist, you should begin your search within this group of experts.You can expand your search to include other types of doctors, such as orthopedists and ophthalmologists, if you want to getotulinumtoxinA for neck spasms or a lazy eye.
Step 2: You can make a list of qualified doctors.
Make a list of about a dozen or so qualified doctors in your area who work in established clinics and advertise that they offer Botox injections by using the internet or yellow pages.Call their offices and ask if they have any experience in administering botulinum toxin injections.You can remove any doctor from the list who doesn't meet the criteria.If you are getting injections into your facial muscles, you need a doctor who has specialized training in facial anatomy and a well-developed aesthetic eye.Ask around, most family practitioners don't have these skills.Give preference to doctors who have been recommended by family or friends.There is a good chance your experience will be positive if their experience was positive.
Step 3: They should research their professional records.
Once you have narrowed your list down to under 10 potential doctors, you need to research their names on the internet, particularly their state medical boards and associations.You want to make sure they haven't had any malpractice claims or lawsuits against them.Keep doctors who have clean records on the list.Good doctors have to deal with frivolous lawsuits that don't reflect their skills.Talk to the doctor on the phone and ask about the case.A doctor with a clean record doesn't mean they are competent or experienced withotulinumtoxinA, just that they have not been negligent and put someone's life in danger.
Step 4: Reviews and testimonials can be found online.
Reviews, testimonials and comments made by previous patients can be used to find information about doctors.The doctor can perform other procedures, but the information about the injections is important.If the balance of comments is positive or negative, eliminate any candidates that have more than a few bad reviews.There can be legitimate complaints aboutotulinumtoxinA if it's administered correctly.Most people tend to write online only if they are angry or disappointed, which can bias the reviews.People who are happy don't write online reviews often.
Step 5: Make an appointment to interview them.
Once you have a manageable number of qualified and experienced doctors, it's time to see them for a consultation.If you want to see the doctor's demeanor and professionalism, ask for a tour of the office.Doctors who seem too busy, distracted, rude or pushy should be removed from your list.Ask the doctor to show you samples of their work, such as authorized before and after photos.Ask who does the injection.If a registered nurse or physician's assistant does the injection, they should be working closely with the doctor.
Step 6: You can compare prices and dose strengths.
Competition can be fierce, and prices are more affordable than ever, because Botox is the most popular procedure in the world.Ask the remaining doctors on your list about their total price, which includes all services.Keep in mind that doctors add different amounts of liquid to theotulinumtoxinA to make it more likely to be injected.Do you get a discount if you refer a friend or spouse?The cheapest fee is not always the best one.It's important to balance it with your gut feeling of the doctor, staff and facility.
Step 7: An appointment is required for the procedure.
Find out if they can accommodate your schedule and time frame once you've narrowed it down to your top choice.Most highly recommended and reasonably priced doctors have long waiting lists forotulinumtoxinA injections, which may not suit you.If there is a scheduling conflict, keep an alternate doctor in mind.The hours of operation are an issue.Clinics with successful doctors have shorter hours and aren't open on weekends.Make sure your doctor is available for you.Younger clinics and less experienced doctors may not have had enough time to build a good reputation in the community.
Step 8: Your medical history should be shared.
You'll have a pre-treatment consultation if you choose the right doctor for your procedure.It is important to tell the doctor about your previous procedures, prescription drugs and allergies.If you have had anyBotanical injections within the past 4 months, you should tell your doctor.If you take blood thinners, such as warfarin, you may need to stop for a few days to reduce the risk of excessive bleeding.Aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, muscle relaxants, sleeping aids and allergy medications are some of the drugs that can be stopped or avoided before your injection.If you have certain medical conditions, including a current infection, you may not be able to use botulinumtoxinA.
Step 9: Ask if you can reduce the pain.
Some people are more sensitive to needles than other people.If your pain threshold is low, you should ask your doctor about creams or gels to numb the area.If you are being treated for excessive sweating in the palms of your hands or feet, this is relevant.The needles used in the procedure are very thin and the injections aren't very deep, so there's usually little to no pain.Ice therapy and vibration anesthesia are two methods used to numb the skin prior to an injection.
Step 10: Get the injection.
Your injection sites will be cleaned with a non-alcohol based cleanser after you are placed in a raised position on the exam table.After numbing procedures are completed, the solution of theotulinumtoxinA is injected directly into the muscles.Injection patterns for the face include areas on each side of the forehead and around the eyes.More sites can be injected by experienced doctors depending on the number and type ofwrinkle, as well as the "look" you're after.Most patients don't experience a lot of pain when they receive a Botox injection.You will remain upright on the exam table for about 5 minutes to make sure you don't have a reaction.You can go home after that.
Step 11: Don't lie down for a while.
You can go back to normal activities after a Botox injection if you take it easy and don't lie down for more than 2 hours.Lying down causes swelling and inflammation, so staying upright is important.If you get your treatment done in the morning, you have plenty of time to recover.If you're in the public eye, you may want to take a day off work if your facial swelling is moderate.
Step 12: You should be patient for the results.
You won't see significant results in your forehead or face immediately regardless of the skill and experience of your doctor.Don't worry, and be patient.Final results can take between 3-7 days to manifest depending on the health of your skin.After your first treatment, your doctor will likely inject a lesser amount and then touch up the results.Over-treating the face can make a person expressionless and look like a mask, so patience and conservatism is needed.