Do facial muscles weaken from Botox use?

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7 answers to “Do facial muscles weaken from Botox use?”

A: Facial Muscles do Weaken with Repeated Botox Use

By John Whitt, MD - Louisville Plastic Surgeon

There does appear to be some weakening of muscles treated with Botox after repeated injections. This probably is due to "disuse atrophy". The result of this is that the Botox injections will last a bit longer and can be reinjected after longer periods of time.

A: Facial muscle and Botox

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Absolutely, the facial muscles will weaken if it is repeatedly paralyzed with Botox. Therefore, you will find that return visits for Botox may extend longer and longer in time.

A: Facial Muscles Weaken With Repeated Botox Injections

By Tanveer Janjua, MD - Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is helpful to have weakened muscles in the areas of facial wrinkles in the upper one third of the face. This means that with time you need the Botox less frequently and save money. This is an advantage and not a downfall of Botox. Regards

A: Muscles weaken with Botox

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

You are correct - with repeated and consistent use of Botox, the facial muscles which are being treated will weaken. This can be a good thing and lead to some patients going several months if not a year or more between treatments.

A: Do facial muscles weaken from Botox use?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Yes, they do. Prolonged period of muscle rest are accompanied by muscle wasting (disuse atrophy) (Recall the feeling how your arm felt after being freed from 4 weeks in a cast or watching Astronauts attempting to walk after a few weeks in space?). Since the muscle we target with Botox are used to snarl, frown,... more

A: Botox and Long Term Effects on Facial Muscles

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hey UK, Botox does weaken muscles. In the upper 1/3 of the face it is used to weaken the muscles that create aging wrinkles. Constant use of Botox for about 2 years results in atrophy of these muscles which results in a smoother, more youthful forehead. Take a look at patients who have... more

A: Botox is safe because you don't need strong facial muscles.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! The only purpose of facial muscles (unlike all other muscles) is to show emotion. To do that, they drag the skin around and create wrinkles. So you don't want to look "frozen" (from too much Botox or improperly injected Botox). But a little weakness in these muscles is a good thing... more