There are a few ways you can improve and even increase the longevity of your Botox injections results. Normally, you would see the injectable last anywhere from around 6 months to up to 2 years, this all depends on how fast your body naturally breaks down the injectable. It is not recommended to touch the injection area or to massage or apply any pressure to the injection site. Instead, we recommend you start with gentle movements immediately after the injection appointment, this is to help gently and evenly distribute the Botox injection, but also helps the Botox to work faster, and prolong your results. Staying hydrated is key to keeping wrinkles at bay, and maintaining your Botox injections. The hydration from water helps to hydrate your skin naturally. Boost this by choosing moisturizers with hyaluronic acid to reduce any inflammation and slow the breakdown process of the Botox injectable. If you properly take care of your skin, you will notice the results of Botox injections lasting longer. Proper skin care includes moisturizing daily, staying hydrated, and using hyaluronic-based ingredients in your skincare regime. Overexposure to harmful UV rays from the sun or tanning beds can reverse the benefits that you were just injected from Botox into your skin. Instead, use high-quality sunscreen when you go out, wear hats or other items to help block the sun from your face, and stay in the shade or inside during peak UV hours. The food you eat can have a direct negative or positive impact on your appearance as well as the health of your skin. To maximize your Botox injection results, eat right by putting eating foods that provide benefits including leafy greens, protein, fruits, and other great food categories. Stress is commonly what causes wrinkles to occur other than age in the first place. Stress can provide more negatives than just wrinkles, try getting yourself into things that will help with your stress like meditation, going for walks, or yoga. If you are interested in getting Botox, call us today or simply book an appointment. We are conveniently located at 28 Seascape Village, Aptos, CA 95003. We serve clients from Aptos CA, Santa Cruz CA, Capitola CA, Soquel CA, Live Oak Santa Cruz CA, Rio Del Mar CA, and surrounding areas.