By Many who wants to look like a better or younger version of themselves opt for botox as it is non-invasive and effective. But what happens if the results doesn’t turn out to be what you are expecting?
We have all heard of many cases of botched botox. Fortunately, the effects of botox is not permanent so you will recover when it dissolves, typically in a few months. But what can you do to fix a bad botox and is there any way to prevent bad results in the first place?
What causes botched botox?
Botox, when done by a highly trained and skilled professional, will result in a smooth and natural appearance. However, when it is not performed properly or when too much botox is injected, it can cause you to look “frozen” or fake. Here are the most common causes of bad botox:
- Improper techniques – Unskilled doctors tend to make the mistake of injecting too much botox or injecting it too deeply or too superficially into the skin.
- Bad placement – Unskilled doctors don’t know where to accurately place the botox and may inject it into the wrong muscles or area.
- Lack of clear communication – Sometimes, your desired results may not be communicated clearly to your doctor which will lead to dissatisfaction with the final results.
- Uneven appearance – Unskilled doctors could have made the mistake of injecting the botox unevenly on different sides of your face.
Can botched botox be reversed?
Unfortunately, unlike fillers, results from botox cannot be reversed but the good news is that its effects are not permanent. So if you experienced bad botox results, all you have to do is be patient and your face will return to its original look. It typically takes 4~6 months for your body to metabolise botox.
How to prevent botched botox?
1. Choose a highly trained and experience professional
Though botox might sound like a quick and easy fix, it is very important to get an experience and skilled professional who clearly understands how it works and reacts. Having a good doctor can result in higher satisfaction and better results.
Don’t just bargain shop and go for any doctor just because it is cheap. You get what you paid for.
2. Be patient
Results from botox are not immediate so don’t get disappointed when it is not looking how you want it to look for the first few days. Stay patient and wait at least 10-14 days for the treatment to fully kick in before deciding whether it is a botched job or not or try to fix it.
3. Better to undercorrect than overcorrect
Too much botox may make your face look frozen and fake. Sometimes, it is better to undercorrect it first and add more botox if you wish to see more results. Because you can inject more botox but you will not be able to remove extra botox.
4. Maintain your results regularly
If you wish to maintain good results, it is actually better and more effective to inject less botox but do it more often, rather than injecting more botox at one shot. This will help you maintain a more youthful appearance without looking overcorrected.
5. Don’t botox every imperfection in one shot
If you are looking to get botox in different parts of your face, you might wish to consider doing it part by part instead of getting every part botoxed in one shot. This helps prevent overcorrection and allows you time to judge if your doctor is actually good or not.
6. Trust your instincts
Make sure to ask questions and get answers from your doctor. If the doctor can answer all your queries confidently and provide you with a realistic plan to how to fix your imperfections, you will feel more comfortable and confident that the doctor can produce the results that you want.
Conclusion
Nothing is perfect, and good doctors can sometimes make mistakes too. Following our advice on how to prevent botched botox may not be 100% foolproof or ensure the best results for you, but it can surely help you lower your chance of going with the bad doctors.
In any case, if you feel that your botox didn’t give you the results that you were looking for, you should first wait about 10-14 days for the treatment to fully kick in before deciding whether it is a botched botox or not then make plans.
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