Botox can help people look youthful, rested, and content. When Botox is injected into the brow and forehead, it can weaken the muscles used to scowl, which can lessen expression lines and prevent habitual frowning. Botox injections can be used to create very subtle effects that will improve your appearance without making you look frozen or fake. Your dermatologist can administer Botox injections for you if you're interested in this procedure. These are the four things that dermatologists will do for patients who arrive at their offices for Botox injections:

1. Preparing The Botox

Before Botox can be injected, it must first be prepared. Dermatologists do this by mixing Botox, which is sold in solid crystal form, with sterile saline. Once the Botox solution is created, it is ready for immediate use. Dermatologists may dilute Botox more or less, depending on their personal preferences, but the amount of active ingredient present in the preparation is what will give you the desired results.

2. Readying The Skin

Once your dermatologist has prepared the Botox, they will prepare your skin for the injections. The first thing your dermatologist will do is clean and sterilize your skin. If you arrived at the dermatologist's office wearing makeup, your dermatologist will remove it. Next, they will sterilize your skin to prevent infections. Your dermatologist may also rub a numbing cream onto your skin to lessen the sensations you feel from the Botox injections.

3. Injecting The Botox

Finally, your dermatologist will administer your Botox injections. Botox injections are usually placed in various locations around a patient's forehead and brows. Botox may also be injected around your mouth to smooth laugh lines if those are a concern. Most dermatologists choose a few different injection sites in order to spread the Botox out more evenly. This practice will allow you to get natural-looking results that don't seem stiff or lopsided. Your dermatologist may also put pressure on your injection sites following each shot in order to minimize bleeding and bruising.

4. Providing Aftercare Instructions

Once your Botox procedure is finished, your dermatologist will give you aftercare instructions. You may be advised to avoid activities that make you sweat for the next several hours, such as hot showers and vigorous exercise. These instructions are designed to allow your Botox to settle and work its way into your muscles. Following your dermatologist's aftercare instructions to the letter will give you the best results.