{"id":611,"date":"2014-07-10T19:25:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-10T18:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/?p=611"},"modified":"2014-07-01T14:34:32","modified_gmt":"2014-07-01T13:34:32","slug":"should-i-have-botox-or-fillers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/should-i-have-botox-or-fillers\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Have Botox or Fillers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is the second part in our three part series on facial rejuvenation treatment. \u00a0Below, we answer the most commonly asked questions we receive about these treatments<\/p>\n<p>Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is Botox painful?<\/p>\n<p>A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0 Most people report very little, if none discomfort.\u00a0 It is described \u201clike a little scratch\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Are Dermal Fillers painful?<\/p>\n<p>A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It depends on the area being treated.\u00a0 A topical numbing agent or ice can be applied to the treatment area 20mins prior to your procedure to help reduce discomfort.\u00a0 You may experience a few days of mild swelling.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Can Botox and Dermal Fillers be used in combination at the same treatment?<\/p>\n<p>A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yes, they are often used in combination and at the same treatment, which could produce great results.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Who should not use Botox or Dermal Fillers?<\/p>\n<p>A.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding<\/p>\n<p>Have neuromuscular disorders<\/p>\n<p>Medical conditions that lower the body\u2019s immune responses<\/p>\n<p>Individuals undergoing immunosuppressive therapies<\/p>\n<p>Allergy to Botox or Dermal Fillers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Will Botox will leave me with a frozen face?<\/p>\n<p>A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Once the results are visible, you can still smile and frown without the wrinkles and creases.\u00a0 Botox gives you a soft, fresh look.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How long will the results last?<\/p>\n<p>A.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 For Botox \u00a0up to 4 months<\/p>\n<p>For Dermal Fillers &#8211;\u00a0 6\u00a0 &#8211; 9 months<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Are Dermal Fillers and Botox permanently in the body?<\/p>\n<p>A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0 The body will absorb these substances.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Could I get the treatment done cheaper elsewhere?<\/p>\n<p>A.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You may well find cheaper alternatives.\u00a0 It is important to be comfortable with who is carrying out the procedure for you.\u00a0 At Brightside Dental, you will be seen by a highly experienced dentist who has undergone additional training in facial aesthetics and we only use the highest quality products to achieve the best result for you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How long do the injectable procedures take?<\/p>\n<p>A.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Many of the procedures are performed quickly ranging from 15 mins to 30 mins depending on how many treatment areas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What should I do before my procedure?<\/p>\n<p>A.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0One week prior to your procedure, avoid taking aspirin, NSAIDs, St John\u2019s Wort, fish oils and high doses of\u00a0 Vitamin E supplements as these agents may increase bleeding and bruising at the injection site.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What should I do after the procedure?<\/p>\n<p>A.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Immediately after treatment, the most common side effect reported is temporary redness and swelling at injection site.<\/p>\n<p>Cold compresses may be used to reduce swelling which usually resolve after 1 \u2013 3 days.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid touching the area for 6 hours after treatment<\/p>\n<p>Avoid exercise and alcohol for 6 hours after treatment<\/p>\n<p>Use a gentle cleanser with water on treatment area after 6 hours<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Can I go back to work straight away?<\/p>\n<p>A. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yes.\u00a0 You are fine to drive and continue with your normal activities immediately.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Do I need a skin test before Botox or Dermal Filler treatment?<\/p>\n<p>A. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0No skin testing is required prior to use.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a question we haven&#8217;t answered, please give us a call on \u00a0020 88884401.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to take advantage of our offer on facial aesthetics, please give us a call by 31st July 2014.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/\u00a350-voucher.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-608\" alt=\"\u00a350 voucher\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/\u00a350-voucher-300x150.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/\u00a350-voucher-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/\u00a350-voucher-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/\u00a350-voucher.jpg 1028w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the second part in our three part series on facial rejuvenation treatment. \u00a0Below, we answer the most commonly asked questions we receive about these treatments Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is Botox painful? A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0 Most people report very little, if none discomfort.\u00a0 It is described \u201clike a little scratch\u201d. &nbsp; Q.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Are Dermal Fillers painful? A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/should-i-have-botox-or-fillers\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Should I Have Botox or Fillers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-611","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dental-advice"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=611"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/611\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}