Facial injectables can bring about a new youthful glow and volume to the face for a rejuvenated boost. While most injectables have a set timeline when it comes to results, it is still crucial for patients to maintain post-treatment care in order to best keep results for as long as possible. Let’s explore some of the steps to post-treatment care that people should take. The Studio Med Spa offers a variety of facial injectables, such as Botox and dermal fillers, to enhance the appearance!

What Are Facial Injectables? 

Facial injectables can include Botox, dermal fillers, and Kybella (aids in treating fat cells to reduce double chins). Each injectable treatment is unique and can treat a variety of different problem areas depending on the patient. Which injectable may be right for you? This can all depend on your particular trouble areas that you'd like to address. 

Botox can help relieve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. If you find yourself dealing with excessive forehead lines, frown lines, and crows’ feet, this may be the right treatment for you. Dermal fillers in turn can help restore volume loss to the face from reduced collagen development, and can alleviate creases, lines, and also enhance facial contours for a sharper appearance. With more than 3.4 million facial filler procedures completed annually, this type of aesthetic treatment is popular among many patients. Kybella targets the treatment of fat cells, specifically when it comes to the appearance of a double chin from weight gain or age. These three injectable options are some of the most popular for patients, and can restore confidence and a better appearance. 

How Can I Maintain Facial Injectable Results? 

If you’ve gotten a facial injectable treatment at The Studio Med Spa, you may be curious to know how to maintain facial injectable results. While post-treatment care can vary due to the injectable obtained, there are some similar steps you can take in order to maintain results and not run the risk of potential side effects. How can you maintain care for facial injectables? Some tips include: 

Limit Sun Exposure and Lay on the SPF

After obtaining dermal fillers and other injectables, it is always recommended patients reduce their sun exposure for at least 48 hours after the treatment. Many dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid, which degrades under exposure to the sun. So if you have to be outside under any circumstances after your facial injectables, make sure to wear a hat and layer on that SPF. Your skin will thank you for it! 

No Strenuous Exercise

Whether you’ve gotten Botox, filler treatments, or any other injectable, you should avoid strenuous exercise. This means exercise that will get your heart rate up, cause you to sweat, make facial movements like opening your mouth to exhale, etc. Heavy exercises can increase blood flow and body temperature, which in turn can cause discomfort and heighten swelling and bruising. Heavy exercise after Botox should also be avoided because it can cause too much movement in the face, reduce effectiveness, and in some worst-case scenarios, cause the Botox to migrate and relax muscles in other areas, which can lead to droopy eyelids and so on. 

Sleep Well in Certain Positions 

Many patients are unaware of just how much a good night’s sleep can affect their facial injectable results. After your injectable treatment, you will want to avoid sleeping on your side or face. Sleeping in these positions can cause the injectable to migrate, as well as possibly increase chances of swelling. Instead, be sure to sleep with your head elevated on a pillow and on your back the first night after treatment. Avoid sleeping on your face for at least a week for the most optimal results. 

Don’t Touch Your Face

You’ve just gotten a facial injectable treatment, so you may be tempted to feel around your face. However, it is highly recommended that patients do not touch their face for at least a day after treatment. This is in order to avoid irritating the area and causing infection after obtaining dermal fillers. It is crucial not to touch the face after Botox as well, as this can even cause the toxin to move around. Touching the face also encompasses professional massages, so you will want to avoid these as well.  

Visit The Studio Med Spa For More Information!

Facial injectable treatments have steadily grown in popularity due to their amazing results, minimal downtime, and non-invasive aspect. Following post-treatment care instructions is crucial in order to make sure your facial injectable results are at their peak, and also to avoid any potential side effects. Making sure to stay hydrated, stay out of the sun, and avoid exercise for a few days can be a small price to pay in order to ensure your Botox, dermal fillers, and other injectable treatment goes as it should. 

Are you considering facial injectables? Not sure which treatment may be right for you? Visit The Studio Med Spa! We are always ready to help patients pick the right procedure that leaves them glowing and revitalized!