Botox in the lips, fashionable or stupid
In pursuit of puffy lips, girls resort to Botox injections. Dreaming about sexy and piquant lips, they become even too fanatical to beauty injections, and do not notice the quantity and quality of the procedures done. It must be said that initially, botulinum toxin injections were intended to correct the shape of the lips and to correct the asymmetry, but not to increase the volume. And if all the same you want to resort to this procedure, then you should get acquainted with all its nuances.
Contraindications to botulinum toxin injections
Botox shots are contraindicated in the following cases:
- If you have viral and infectious diseases.
- Herpes.
- Allergic reactions.
- Immune system disorders.
- Acceptance of antibiotics.
- Neuromuscular disorders.
- Blood clotting disorders.
- Diseases of the endocrine system.
- Pregnancy.
- Lactation.
Botox injection procedure
Botulinum toxin is injected into the skin of the lips in small doses at designated points for the procedure. The procedure uses a thin needle, so it is painless and does not require the use of anesthesia, and the injections themselves are rather shallow. Injected drug has a blocking effect on muscle contraction, and even paralyzes them. This is how the desired result is achieved. Injections are made in the area of the border of the upper lip, departing 2 mm from the edge. In the corners of the mouth, the injection is carried out from two sides. At the same time, the procedure can last from 10 to 30 minutes.
Post-procedure care recommendations
Within 3-5 hours after the procedure, it is necessary to maintain a horizontal position of the body. It is not allowed to touch the injection site. Also for some time to exclude fitness classes, visiting a solarium, a bath, stop smoking, alcoholic beverages, taking antibiotics and painkillers.
Possible complications
The procedure may have a number of complications, including:
- Some pain in the places of injections.
- Severe redness at puncture sites.
- The appearance of headaches.
- The presence of hematomas.
- Muscle weakness
- Great swelling.
- Rejection of the drug.
- Articulation Disruption.
- Feeling numb.
Effect duration
The action of botulinum toxin begins a couple of days after the injection. The result of the procedure is maintained for 4 and sometimes 12 months. If, however, to make injections often enough, the effect may be longer.
Lovely girls, appreciate your natural beauty! Do not chase any standards. Indeed, after some manipulations, the body can behave very unpredictably. And you will face unpleasant changes in your appearance.