Whether you just booked your first appointment, or you’ve been getting Botox for years, there are a few ways you can extend your Botox results. Botox can relax your facial muscles and smooth your skin. It can even take years off your face, helping you look as young as you feel. Botox also prevents new wrinkles! When your muscles stay relaxed in areas where you often move your face, you can prevent wrinkles before they form. 

Botox treatments usually last between three to six months, and you’ll need regular appointments to refresh your youthful look. To get the most out of your Botox, here are a few ways you can extend your Botox results. 
## 1. Avoid Blood Thinners Before Botox
Did you know that what you do before your Botox appointment can affect your results? In the few days before your Botox appointment, avoid blood thinners. This includes medication that can thin the blood, such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Vitamin A and Vitamin E can also act as blood thinners, so don’t use products with these ingredients for a couple of days. Alcohol can also act as a blood thinner, so avoid drinking for a few days before your appointment. Blood thinners can increase your risk of bruising right after your injection and can also increase the risk of Botox spreading to nearby muscles. This will make Botox less effective and minimize your results. 
## 2. Skip the Exercise After Botox
Immediately after Botox, you’ll need to give Botox time to settle into the target muscles. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours after your injection. Exercise can increase blood flood throughout your body and your face. This increases the chance of Botox spreading to nearby muscles and diminishing your results.
## 3. Don’t Put Pressure on Your Face
To get the most out of your Botox, keep your head elevated after your appointment. You may be tempted to take a nap, but we recommend staying upright for about four hours after your injection. For the next few hours, avoid any pressure on your face, such as touching or massaging injection sites, exfoliating your face, or vigorously applying or removing makeup. It’s best to avoid any other facial treatments for at least 48 hours after Botox. 
## 4. Take Care Of your Skin with a Great Skincare Routine
You can complement your Botox results with a great skincare routine. Avoiding sun exposure and wearing sunscreen whenever you’re outside can prevent sun damage as well as extend your Botox results. Using a daily cleanser and moisturizer will also improve your skin health and enhance your Botox results.
## 5. Choose the Right Injector
Working with a skilled injector can transform your Botox experience. When injections are done correctly, and they’re in line with your goals, your results are more likely to last longer. Skilled nurses also give you great results that fade evenly, so you’ll look great even as you prep for your next Botox appointment. Make regular appointments to maintain your results and find out how at-home Botox makes it easier than ever to extend your Botox results.

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