How Do I Maintain My Botox® Results?

The skin on your face becomes less flexible as you get older and as you have more exposure to the sun.  BOTOX® works by temporarily disabling the muscles that cause lines in your forehead and wrinkles around your eyes and mouth.   When these tiny muscles are prevented from contracting, the wrinkles do not form.

The active ingredient in BOTOX® is designed to disable the tiny muscles in treated areas for up to four months.  The FDA and BOTOX®' manufacturer have agreed upon this formulation in consideration of your safety and so that the affected tiny facial muscles will not atrophy.  BOTOX®, after all, is a purified protein derived from a bacteria that can be harmful under the wrong conditions. This is why you should only undergo BOTOX® injections in a controlled medical environment like that of the Tritt Aesthetic and Wellness Center.

BOTOX® injections do not eliminate the need to take care of your skin.  You can maintain the improved appearance of your face by:

• Continuing to use gentle facial cleansing products that do not contain harsh chemicals
• Moisturizing your skin
  
• Minimizing stress in your life
• Avoiding direct exposure to the sun

If you are taking any prescription medications, make sure to advise your wellness counselor as some medicines can affect the moisture level of your skin and thus the effect of your Botox injections.  If you have undergone BOTOX® injections previously, please also let that fact be known to your Aesthetic and Wellness Counselor.  At the Tritt Aesthetic & Plastic Center, your safety will always be our primary concern.

Finally, you can take positive steps to improve both your appearance as well as your energy level and physical health by eating right and supplementing your diet with pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements.  You can read more about the wellness and nutrition services offered at our center by clicking on the link.  If you are a current or prospective BOTOX® patient and would like to get started, please contact a patient care representative at the Tritt Aesthetic & Plastic Center.  Our Aesthetic and Wellness Counselors can be reached at 404-256-7520.