Can I use the FaceMaster® if I have had injections in my face?
Many people have injections into problem spots on their face. In general, toning the underlying muscles provides the best foundation for any spot treatments, just as it does for make-up. Let’s take a look at four common injectables: 1. Restylane: a filler made of bio-degradable hyaluronic acid, this is FDA approved to provide volume to problem lines in the skin. It does nothing to tone muscles, and in no way interferes with FaceMaster® actions. 2. Collagen: another injectable, commonly used in the lips, or in fine lines between the brows etc. We recommend avoiding the injected spots when using the FaceMaster, except for the general “feathering” mode. The FaceMaster® can be fully used on the rest of the uninjected areas of the face. 3. Botox: a muscle paralyzing toxin, this is only injected into muscles that are over-contracted, meaning usually those above and between the brows, and in some cases, the “crow’s feet” areas outside the eyes. The rest of the face needs the opposite, namely