Addressing Common Fears You Might Have Before Botox Treatment
Have you been dealing with some wrinkling and sagging you don't love seeing in the mirror each morning? Maybe you've thought about having Botox injections, but you're scared. This article will get to the heart of common fears about Botox and other anti-wrinkle injections and address them so you can pursue this treatment with increased confidence.
Fear #1: It will hurt.
Shots are not fun, and maybe the idea of having an injection in your face is turning you off. You should know that most doctors will be happy to apply a numbering gel prior to your anti-wrinkle injections. You will barely feel a thing — maybe a little pinching — during the actual injections. As for after the procedure, you can expect some slight discomfort, at most. It will be more like a stiffness or soreness than abject pain.
Fear #2: You'll look plastic or fake.
Those photos of celebrities who have had too much Botox are definitely a turnoff. But here's the thing: they took it to the extreme. Most of them have had far more than just anti-wrinkle injections. They've had plastic surgery, other filler injections, and years worth of various treatments. A couple of anti-wrinkle injections will not leave you looking unnatural as long as you hire a qualified, experienced doctor to give the injections.
Fear #3: You'll get hooked.
In spite of what you may have heard, Botox is not addictive. Once the treatment wears off, you won't look worse than you did before. You'll look just like you do right now. It's true that you might want another treatment because you've grown used to your appearance post-injection and you want to see your face wrinkle-free again. But if you decide the injections are not for you, then you can simply stop getting them at any point.
Fear #4: You'll have to take time off from work.
So many people want anti-wrinkle injections but do not get them because they're afraid of taking the time away from work. Well, here's the good news: you can go right back to work afterward. Your face might be a little stiff for a day or so, but unless you are a stage performer, this won't interfere with your ability to do your job. You don't have to be afraid of the repercussions of using sick time or taking extensive time off.
Hopefully, you are now experiencing fewer fears around Botox injections! Reach out to a professional if you have any lingering questions about Botox.
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