Have you been considering Botox? What’s holding you back? Botox has had some bad publicity, and you may be worried about getting bad Botox. You may wonder if you’ll end up with a frozen face or get Botox that looks unnatural. When done correctly, Botox can give you natural, subtle results that will have you looking and feeling your best. Here are some of our top tips for avoiding bad Botox
## Botox Doesn’t Change How You Look
Let’s start with the basics. The truth is that Botox doesn’t actually change how you look. When you look at celebrity before and after’s, Botox usually isn’t the only treatment they received. Botox will soften fine lines and wrinkles, but it won’t make you unrecognizable. Good Botox won’t be visible to others. They may think you look radiant, but they won’t be able to put their finger on why.
## Start With Less
If you’re worried about getting Botox, you can always start with less. A small dose of Botox can smooth wrinkles and ease lines, as well as give you an easy entry to the injectables world. If you’re happy with the results, you can book a follow-up appointment in a couple of weeks to increase the dose. 
## Choose Your Injector Carefully
The most important step in getting good Botox is to choose your injector carefully. Only a trained healthcare professional should be injecting Botox. Look at your injector's qualifications and experience. A skilled injector knows exactly how much Botox to inject, and exactly where and how to inject it for the best results.
## Getting Botox in the Right Location
The key to natural Botox is getting small doses of Botox in exactly the right places. Skilled injectors have deep knowledge of facial anatomy, and they know exactly where to inject Botox to give you natural results.

Some areas are more important than others. Forehead injections must be done with precision since they have some risk of looking a bit “off.” If the Botox isn’t injected correctly, your eyebrows may seem unnaturally arched or your forehead may seem frozen. This is a sign that an unqualified injector used too much Botox in one area of your forehead.
## A Good Injector Might Say No
Your injector is a trained healthcare professional so they know what they can and can’t offer. A sign of a good injector is the fact that they might say no. If you ask for a result they can’t safely deliver, they’ll let you know right away. You may need to consider a different treatment option, such as combining Botox with Dermal fillers to get the results you want.
## Always Check Credentials and Cost
To avoid bad Botox, always check credentials. A skilled injector can give you the best results with the lowest risk of side effects. It’s also a good idea to check the price tag. If the price seems too good to be true, walk away. When it comes to Botox, you don’t want to go bargain hunting.

At Persimmon, our healthcare professionals have experience delivering injectables and they’ll give you results you’ll love.

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