Please share some do's and don'ts when it comes to facelifts and botox.

Miminimize: Minimize the development of frown lines before they become deep with botox, Dysport or xeomin (incobotulinumtoxin a).

Botox: Botox is only a short term fix for wrinkles.

Botox: Botox is a simple way to fend off deep lines in the forehead and around the eyes.

Botox: Botox will ease lines caused by movement whereas fillers will soften contour depressions.

When: When botox/dysport wears out, you will not look worse than before you started.

Do: Do not get botox/dysport if you have a history of a neuromuscular disorder.

You: You should not have Botox injected if you are pregnant, nursing, or planning on getting pregnant.

Familial: Familial patterns of frown creases can be reduced by having botulinum toxin (botox tm) treatment.

Don't: Don't go to "just anyone" to have it done. You need a skilled professional that takes care of problems, if occur.

Don't: Don't overdo either! just enough to look fresh and natural!

Follow: Follow surgeon's pre/post op directions. Avoid aspirin/thinners/ tobacco. Have realistic expectation.

Don't: Don't expect to stop the aging process. Do set a goal for a youthful appearance for years.

Cosmetic: Cosmetic procedures are elective. If you are interested see a facial plastic surgeon.

DO: Do realize there are failures & disasters. Be sure you make a knowledgeable decision before you jump into it.

Botox: Botox is not commonly used around the mouth. Dermal fillers are best suited for this area.

Choose: Choose a surgeon that has been the primary surgeon on 500 or more facelifts true for all procedures.

If: If you love your expressive face, think twice about botox!

Ask: Ask your doctor what specific skin concerns exist, so that a cost-effective plan may be utilized.

Do: Do the face lift first, then do Botox to quiet residual lines

If: If unhappiness with your appearance is psychological, Botox may not help. Consider psychotherapy 1st.

Talk: Talk with primary 1st before getting Botox to make sure that there are no contraindications.

Do: Do seek a qualified physician. Don't get too much or your face will droop.

Don't: Don't feel weird about cosmetic procedures. Some things you do caused wrinkles; some remove them.

Don't: Don't overdo it! it is much easier to add more if you don't get the full effect you desire.

Do: Make sure your injector is experienced and artful. Don't always expect the injector to be the dr.

Don't: Don't press on your Botox injection sites after treatment. Let the treatment do its work.

DO: Do take arnica pills for 2 days before facial plastic surgery & for 1 week after to lessen bruising.

Botox: Botox paralyzes, filler volumizes, facelift rejuvenizes. All are physical energizers.

Botox: It's a Botox myth that: injecting more will make the result better.

Facelifts: Myths: facelifts remove all your wrinkles, and Botox always works.

I: I would avoid vigorous massages in any area that has had Botox teatment for at least the first 2 wks.

Ignore: I do not recommend Botox below the level of the chin, on the neck.

Ignore: Neuromodulators like Botox are safe and predictable with repeatable results that are seen quickly!

Ignore: Be careful with your goals and expectations. Evaluate risk, cost, benefit. Don't rush.

Ignore: You should discuss with your plastic surgeon or dermatologist what you hope to gain from either proc.

Ignore: Limit touching and applying pressure on don't press on Botox sites after injections.

Ignore: Make sure you are emotionally prepared and happy before undergoing any cosmetic facial surgery!

Ignore: Botox helps wrinkles that worsen/deepen with movement, facelifts remove excessive skin. btx nonsurg.