Nobody wants to look old and fortunately, there are a number of ways to prevent yourself from succumbing to the common signs of ageing, Botox being one of the most popular.
Botox sounds simple enough. Wherever it’s injected is where the muscles will relax, getting rid of the lines and wrinkles that make you appear older than you really are. It takes less than an hour to receive the treatment but if you fall asleep directly after your session, you’re not going to be happy with the results once you wake up.
Botox Can Shift
According to MiraClinic.com, along with touching or massaging the treated area, falling asleep after your session is one of the worst things you can do. It’s not uncommon to feel sleepy after a Botox treatment but you will need to stay away for several more hours if you want to achieve your desired outcome.
It won’t be pleasant to force yourself to stay awake but you will thank yourself for it later. If you lay down too soon after your session, there’s a good chance your Botox will shift. It’s important to stay awake for at least four hours after your treatment to ensure this doesn’t happen.
Sleeping on Your Face: Should You Do It?
Once you do get to sleep, it’s best not to lie in a position that will apply unnecessary pressure on your face. If you generally sleep on your stomach or side, you’re going to want to train yourself to sleep on your back if you’re serious about favorable results.
Again, by applying pressure to your face, it could cause the Botox to move. Once the substance settles, you can touch your face and sleep as you usually would but the first 24 hours are generally the riskiest. When you eventually get to bed, keep your head elevated and sleep on your back – it’s only one night after all.
Botox and Sleeplessness
Another way that Botox can affect your sleep habits is it can prevent you from sleeping at all. It is known to cause anxiety, which can prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep. If anxiety is generally a problem for you, speak to your doctor about what you can take should you experience it after your session. It’s not quite clear why Botox has this effect but it’s best to be aware of it.
While Botox has side effects, so does most other cosmetic treatments. It is not something to be feared – countless people receive treatment every day and when injected correctly, the results are exceptional.
If you are worried about sleeplessness or any of the other side effects associated with Botox, rather speak to your clinician before receiving treatment so that all of your questions and concerns can be addressed. You have every right to have all of the necessary information about any treatment or clinician before you go ahead and schedule a treatment, so ask away for your own peace of mind.
