Botox can be a great help for people of all different ages and genders, with many people enjoying the more youthful look it provides. However, because of the presence of needles and the procedure happening in a medical environment, many people who are new to Botox can be nervous about the whole event. The procedure is very safe, and millions of people get it done every year with very few bad reactions. However, often the best way to ease someone's nerves is to tell them what will happen. Here is a brief outline of what to expect the first time you get Botox. 

Before You Arrive

After you have had all your consultations about what areas you want to be targeted with Botox, you will be given an appointment date for your injections. Unlike other medical procedures, there is no need to stop yourself from eating or drinking before a Botox appointment. In fact, it is encouraged. This is because you will experience a little bit of redness and swelling straight after you have the injections, and being hydrated and having a full stomach will help to speed up your recovery. Wear comfortable clothing and try to get Botox done on a day when you have nothing else on so you can relax and let the swelling die down (although some people have no swelling at all). 

The Appointment

When you get to your treatment center, you will be given some forms to fill out. Read them, and hand them back when you are ready. When your allotted time arrives, you will be called, and the appointment will begin. Botox appointments vary in slight ways among different professionals, but generally, you are simply led into a treatment room and directed to a chair. The medical professional (doctor or nurse) may take a photo to compare later on, though they may not. Then, they will begin injecting very thin needles into the desired areas. This process is much quicker than you might expect, and generally, the whole experience is over in less than an hour from entry to your exit. The needle might tingle or sting a little bit, but many people don't feel it at all.

Recovery

As mentioned above, you may be a bit swollen immediately following the injections, but the same is true with any injection, as you may remember from a flu shot. The first time you get Botox, it can be a good idea to relax as much as possible just so you can see exactly how your body responds to it. As you get more experienced, you may not even require a full day off, but the first time you should take it slow and steady. If you have any adverse reactions, which are extremely rare, you should call the center and heed their advice. Otherwise, after about 24 hours, you should feel good as new and with a fantastic new look.

For more information about what to expect during your Botox appointment, talk to an office in your area that provides Botox injections like Mansfield Plastic Surgery LLC.