• • The skin may be red and small swellings, similar to mosquito bites, may be visible. These
    disappear within 30 minutes.
  • A bruise may appear.
  • Make-up may be applied with a clean sponge or brush.
  • Do not cool or massage the area.
  • Avoid using a sunbed, as bruising can turn into pigmentation.
  • Do not exercise, go to the sauna or undergo treatment by a beautician during the first 6
    hours.
  • Be careful not to apply too much pressure to the treated area, especially with:
    • Botox in the forehead: do not wear a helmet or lie on a couch in a face recess during the
      first 3 hours.
    • Botox around the eyes and frown: do not wear diving goggles, swimming goggles or ski
      goggles.
    • Botox in the chin: Do not lean on the chin.
    • Botox in the bunny lines/nose: do not put glasses on the nose.

• A bruise may still be visible. Protect it very well with a UV-protection factor 50 during the time that the bruise is visible and do this several times a day. Do not use a sunbed because of the risk of pigmentation.
• When washing or rubbing the face, the treated area can still be sensitive or sore.
• Some people may experience slight headaches in the first days up to 1 week after the treatment, until the botox has fully taken effect. Paracetamol or the use of other painkillers is permitted.

Everyone needs a unique dosage and therefore has a unique reaction to the botox.
But in general, the following applies:

• After 2 weeks, the result of the muscle relaxation is maximally visible.
• After 4 weeks, most people find the result at its best.
• After 6 weeks, there may be a little more movement in the muscles. After that, very slowly
  a little more movement returns.
• After 3 months the botox should no longer be present, but the effect can still be felt because
  the movement is no longer made as often. This applies in particular to the frown. The crow’s feet and forehead move more anyway. Many people can experience an effect of the botox 4 to 9 months after the treatment.

Can the effect of botox be influenced?

Depending on the dosage, the time between treatments and your own response, there may or may not be any movement visible during the entire period. The cosmetic doctors will gladly discuss this with you, as it is necessary for a natural and desired result.

We believe that lines may still be visible around the eyes, but no static wrinkles.

• The botox can accidentally get into an adjacent muscle. This can lead to an undesirable result, for example, to a drooping eyelid or a crooked position of the corners of the mouth or the eyebrows.
• Botox can cause a heavy feeling in the eyebrows if the dose is relatively too high.
• Botox around the eyes can sometimes attract moisture.
• Untreated muscles can tighten excessively because other muscles have been relaxed with botox. This can give an uncomfortable feeling or a different appearance. Usually this disappears very quickly and the treated muscles get used to the relaxation.
• All side effects that are caused by a botox treatment are temporary in nature and always disappear within 2 to 6 weeks. When you experience a side effect, please contact the clinic during the day for a check-up appointment as from 2 weeks after the treatment.

Side effects from a botox treatment are very rare.

Less wrinkles are formed in the skin through the use of Botox. Existing wrinkles fade away. In addition, headaches can be reduced and a botox treatment can have a positive effect on acne and oily skin. The structure of the skin can be embellished. Parts of the face can be lifted, such as eyebrows and corners of the mouth. The chewing muscles become less strong, reducing clenching or grinding. And excessive sweating can be prevented. Botox can stop time, as it were, and allow everyone to retain their natural appearance. By combining it with skin therapy treatments, the effect can be even more beautiful, or last longer.

If you have questions about the treatment or about certain reactions
after your treatment, you can always contact us.

During the day, Monday to Saturday, please contact the clinic by
telephone or e-mail at:

070-7370088
info@vanlennepkliniek.nl

In case of emergency outside opening hours, please call:
06-51690024