Your first Botox or Dysport appointment begins with a consultation, followed by injections if treatment is suitable and you decide to proceed. Results generally start in 3 to 5 days, with the full effect developing around 2 weeks.
If you're looking for Botox in Charlottetown, Desired Medical Aesthetics offers both Botox and Dysport. Marley Giddings, Nurse Practitioner, assesses the area and explains the options before you decide. You don't need to arrive knowing which product or amount to request.
Bring the concern you want help with
You might be noticing a line between your brows or wondering about the lines that appear beside your eyes when you smile. Explain when you notice the change and what you would like to be different.
It is equally useful to say what you don't want. If you feel unsure about having injections, say so. A free consultation is a chance to understand the treatment, and you can take time to consider the information.
Marley reviews your health history, medications and previous procedures. Tell her about any previous neurotoxin treatment, including when you had it and how you responded. If you experienced a problem, bring that up even if it has resolved.
The discussion should cover the expected benefit and possible risks, along with aftercare. Ask about anything you don't understand before agreeing to treatment. You can also read the neurotoxin treatment page to become familiar with what it may address.
What happens during the injections
Neurotoxin is placed into selected muscles using injections. The purpose is to temporarily reduce the muscle activity contributing to an expression line. The treatment plan is specific to each person.
You may feel brief discomfort at an injection site. Soreness or bruising can occur afterwards, and temporary swelling or redness is also possible. Knowing this ahead of time helps you avoid assuming that injections always leave no visible signs.
Ask Marley to explain what she is treating and why that area has been chosen. The number of injection points and amount of product should follow the assessment, rather than a friend's experience or a plan you found online.
If you are nervous about needles, mention it before treatment begins. You can ask what each step involves and speak up if you need a pause. Feeling informed matters throughout the appointment, including once the consultation has finished and treatment is underway.
What to expect over the first two weeks
You won't leave with the full neurotoxin result. Changes generally begin in 3 to 5 days, and the full effect is expected around 2 weeks. Give that process time before deciding whether the treatment has done what you hoped.
Checking the area repeatedly on the first evening cannot tell you how it will look once the treatment has developed. If you want to keep track, make a brief note of when you first notice a change and what you notice as the days pass.
Around the two-week point, consider the concern you originally discussed. For example, how does the line look during the expression that used to make it most noticeable? Share any questions with Marley rather than assuming that more product is the next step.
Results vary from person to person. The early response can help inform future planning, but a particular look or degree of movement cannot be guaranteed.
A concern about your health should be raised promptly. The two-week timeline is for assessing the developed cosmetic effect, not for delaying contact about a possible complication.
Aftercare and planning another appointment
Avoid rubbing or massaging the injected areas, and follow the instructions given for your treatment. Before leaving, ask when to return to exercise and whether any planned facial treatment should be postponed.
You should also know how to contact the practice with a concern. New difficulty breathing or swallowing requires immediate medical care. Don't wait for a routine appointment or a message response if those symptoms occur.
Neurotoxin generally lasts about 3 to 4 months. That offers a starting point for discussing future booking, rather than setting a fixed schedule before you know how your first treatment responds.
Our article on how long neurotoxin lasts explains what to consider as the effect wears off. If you decide to book again, tell Marley what you liked about the first treatment and whether anything felt different from what you expected.
Desired Medical Aesthetics is inside Renew You at 260 Grafton Street in Charlottetown. Marley is the practice's owner and only injector, so your consultation is with the person providing your treatment.
FAQs
Does neurotoxin work immediately?
Botox and Dysport results generally begin in 3 to 5 days, with the full effect developing around 2 weeks. You won't see the finished result immediately after your appointment.
Will my first neurotoxin appointment include treatment?
The consultation comes first so Marley can assess suitability and discuss your options. Ask when booking whether treatment could take place during that visit.
When should I book my next neurotoxin appointment?
The effect generally lasts about 3 to 4 months. Discuss timing with Marley based on how your treatment responds and whether you want to continue.