Follow-ups for New Botox and Juvederm Patients

We request that our new Botox clients return in 2 weeks to evaluate the results. Touch ups may be required so this is the ideal timeframe. Unfortunately, most clients do not return for follow up but will return when they need another injection in about 4 months. I think this is just a product of our busy lifestyle. Dermal filler clients are also asked to return in 2 weeks to evaluate the results and there tends to be a better follow up response. It is best to follow up with your injector because they are able to review your results and also make sure you are satisfied. My nurse injection specialist of 12 years, Melissa, is always available to meet with her clients and evaluate their results. She even provides them with her email and cell phone number should they have any questions.

Hi Butterfly.  This is a great question and we think it really gets to the point of the difference between a quality practitioner and one that is not.  We always schedule new patients for a follow up regardless of the injection treatment they have undergone.  

We do this because we have found that first time patients have no idea what to expect and when faced with results that they do not understand or are unhappy with so often they do nothing.  We have met with hundreds of patients that have said they went to another practice only to never return after the first visit because they did not like something about the result or the visit itself.  We want our patients to be satisfied with their results so we ask them to come to make sure they are.

To really understand your patients and to follow up with them correctly, a visit 1-2 weeks after the initial injections should be scheduled.  It is just a prudent way to develop and extend the trust that should be evident between patient and practitioner.

It is a good idea to see our patients about a month after Botox, Dysport, Juvederm or Restylane after the first treatment. This helps me gauge the response in terms of the units or volume used and help me determine the best dose for the next treatment if my patients desire more effect. It is not mandatory, and some people don't have time in their busy schedule so I then tell them to call me if they have any concerns or if they desire more treatment.

For a new patient to a practice it is essential to have a follow up in one to two weeks. This is used to assess the results and do any touch ups. Once you have an established relationship with a physician and you are quite familiar with the results and expectations from Botox and fillers, then you can follow up only as needed.
Regards

Most local patients are happy to schedule a follow-up visit with me after an injectable procedure. It's an opportunity to take "after" photos, and make sure that all is well. Before and after photos are printed for my patients, and satisfaction is ensured.
If a BOTOX dose adjustment is required, this is provided at no cost.
I hope this is helpful for you.

It is good practice to have a new patient come back in 2 weeks to check on things to see if everything is going well.
Sometimes some areas need to be reinjected with botox.  And at times there are some touch up that can be done with the fillers.
Hope that answers your question.

I agree with Dr. Oppenheim. I typically request that a patient return for a follow up and assessment 2 weeks after their first treatment. The vast majority of patients, consider this an incovenience and elect not to return until they need an additional treatment.

Botox, fillers are a procedure like any other one does to their patients. It is mandatory to follow up on the results, patient concerns, effectiveness, and touch ups when needed. It also establishes a good patient doctor relationship.

Assuming that the results of Botox and Juvederm administrations are successful with one treatment, I advise patients to return when they see the facial depressions return and when they see the forehead movement creating the creases and furrows once again. If I see that patients will require more than one session for fillers, I will give them appropriate appointments. In general, however, I do not routinely tell patients to return for treatments at set intervals and I do not send reminder notices. These practices are tacky and pushy. These are cosmetic procedures that from which patients derive significant benefit. If they want it, need it and if they are pleased with my services, they are encouraged to all to return.

Really depends on the patient and if they are nervous. If it’s their first time coming in we could always have them come in 2 weeks after Botox since it takes about 2 to 7 days to activate. Filler patients can always come back in a few weeks for the area to be evaluated. We are sure to mention if the patient has any concerns, to call the office and come in to see the physician.