Botox best before laser skin rejuvenation

Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD answers: Botox before Active FX?

Hi! I am having Active FX in September for my acne scars and improve my skin, however I have strong muscles that create glabellar lines that make me look angry--I'm 24 years old and quite happy most of the time! So I have booked in for baby Botox. My question is: is it okay for me to have the Botox before laser treatment or should I leave it until after? Also, is it ok for me to have the Botox at a relatively young age or will it do more harm than good in the long term? Thanks very much! B


Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD
1 month ago

Botox is ideal to inject prior to your planned active FX treatment. In the areas of muscle movement Botox can be used to relax those muscles and keep the skin from wrinkling with the action of the muscles. Those when you have your laser skin rejuventation, the effects of the collagen remodeling induced by the laser will not be diminished by the repetitive movement and creasing of the skin. I liken it to trying to make a bed with smooth, tight sheets but your dog keeps jumping on the bed creating creases in your newly made bed. The same is true for the skin overlying the areas of active muscle movement - forehead, between the brows, crow's feet - you can receive a lot of laser treatments but as long as that skin is being creased by repetitive muscle movement - the wrinkles will remain.

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