If you want to look younger and more refreshed and energized on your wedding day, botox can help. Botox has quickly become one of the biggest cosmetic treatments requested in America, with each treatment costing an average of $375. While effective, botox does come with some side effects, with bruising being one of them. If you're going to be getting botox on your face, you definitely don't want to deal with any bruising on your special day, as the bruises can be difficult to conceal even with makeup. Here are 3 tips on how you can look picture perfect.
Schedule the Botox Appointment Weeks in Advance
While you can try just about anything to avoid bruising, whether or not you bruise will really depend on your body and whether the needle ends up pricking a blood vessel. Bruising doesn't necessarily mean that the botox was injected improperly or that the treatment didn't work. It's simply a natural biological response. Just in case you do bruise from the botox, you'll want to schedule your appointment at least 2 weeks in advance. This way, even if you do bruise, your bruises will fade by your big wedding day. During these 2 weeks, make sure you ice the bruised area constantly and avoid irritating it any further.
You'll also want to book the botox appointment weeks in advance for practicality. Some people are under the misconception that botox works wonders immediately. Unfortunately, that's not the case. It can take anywhere from one to two weeks to see the full effects of the botox. Ideally, you should book a month in advance. This way, you have a second opportunity to touch-up your face with botox should you not be happy with the results of the first treatment.
Eat Lots and Lots of Pineapples Before and After
Out of all of the tips and tricks on how to avoid bruising, this is perhaps the most uncommon and unknown tip: eat lots and lots of pineapples before and after the botox treatments. Pineapples contain a supplement known as bromelain, which will basically make your blood more viscous. This will make your blood less likely to leak from the blood vessels even if the vessels get pricked by the needle. Bromelain also helps to clear metabolic waste products released by injuries to speed up recovery.
If you're not a fan of pineapples, you can find bromelain supplements in stores. These supplements contain a more concentrated amount of the enzyme and should be taken three times a day, at least 90 minutes before or 3 hours after eating.
Pay Extra for Smaller, Finer Needles
Whether or not you bruise is not only up to your body, but is also influenced by the size of the needle used by the dermatologist injecting the botox. Generally speaking, most dermatologists will use 30 gauge needles for injecting botox; however, some dermatologists are willing to use smaller needles, like 32 gauge ones. The smaller the needle, the less likely it will damage your tissues after penetrating the skin.
While smaller, finer needles reduce your chances of bruising, they also bend or dull much quicker than the standard needles used to inject botox. As a result, some dermatologists are hesitant to use a smaller gauge, as they may need to use more needles. If you're worried about bruising, you can ask whether you can pay extra for a smaller gauge needle.
Conclusion
You can look your best on your wedding day with the help of botox. These treatments are not becoming one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in America for nothing! The best part is that you'll be able to enjoy the younger and more refreshed complexion months after your wedding day.
