Botox before or after losing weight?

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9 answers to “Botox before or after losing weight?”

A: No Difference

By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

It should make no difference whether you have BOTOX now or later. Perhaps, having BOTOX placed now will inspire you to lose weight as it might serve as part of a total body makeover. Botox works on muscle innervation and not fat.

A: Weight Loss and Botox

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Botox will be fine nor will it be an issue if you were to lose weight. Botox plays a role on the muscles and by losing weight it will not affect your botox result.

A: Weight has no effect on Botox result.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! Botox works by relaxing muscles, and whether you weigh 15 pounds more or less will have absolutely no effect on your Botox result. So you can have Botox now.

A: There is no reason to wait for Botox

By Nissan Pilest, MD - Orange County Dermatologist

There is no reason to wait because Botox will work any ways and the results last about 4 months, so you can repeat the procedure after you lose weight as well.

A: I agree with the others

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Kay There is absolutely no reason to wait. Do something nice for yourself. The change in weight will obviously be a good thing for you but it will not make such a difference to warrant postponing treatment with BOTOX.

A: I see no reason to wait

By Francisco Canales, MD - Sonoma Valley Plastic Surgeon

Botox has specific actions and if you have discussed your expectations with your doctor, I see no reason to wait until you lose weight. Botox works on patients regardless of weight, particularly in the frown area. Lose skin from weight loss will appear regardless of your utilization of Botox.

A: Botox and weight loss

By Elan B. Singer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Great question Kay, The amount of subcutaneous tissue that you would lose in your forhead and peri-ocular areas is insignificant with a 14 lb weight loss. Also, remember that botox acts on muscle and not fat. Your wrinkles are unlikely to change with that kind of weight loss so go ahead and treat yourself... more

A: Use it now.

By Leslie H. Stevens, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Although there are many individuals that lose weight in their face and hence may make them look older, this does not occur on the forehead or around the eyes. The lose skin that appears from weight loss is typically seen in the lower or mid face such as the neck, jowls and cheeks. Go ahead, Botox in the upper... more

A: Botox and Weight Loss

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Dear Kay, Weight loss should not influence your plans to lose weight IF the reasons for weight loss are to get back to a healthy BMI. Proper application of Botox is used to weaken hyperactive muscles causing active wrinkles on certain parts of the face such as the crow's' feet, forehead and frown lines,... more