Botox Cosmetic- How Does It Work on Wrinkles?

Botox cosmetic, Dysport, and Xeomin are all forms of Botulinum Toxin Type A that act to minimize muscle activity in the lower central forehead, the upper forehead, and around the eyes.  These products prevent the nerves and muscles from talking for a period of about 3 months.  Hyper-dynamic forehead lines are a separate issue from fine lines and wrinkles, which are more age and/or sun related in their origin.

Neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau) and soft tissue fillers like Belotero can improve the appearance of the forehead by reducing lines, wrinkles and folds. Deeper lines and wrinkles need a combination approach with Botox, fillers, lasers, and microneedling/PRP. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to develop a treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer

Anti-wrinkle injections (Botox) treat wrinkles caused by the contraction of facial muscles. They inhibit the transmission of neurotransmitters from the nerve to the muscle and stop the muscle from contracting and forming wrinkles. Wrinkle injections are a safe and effective non-surgical method of facial rejuvenation. They are most commonly used on frown and forehead lines and crows feet (at the side of the eyes) to create a refreshed look.  They work after 7-14 days and last up to 4 months.

Thank you for your question. Botox can be used to soften the appearance of lines and wrinkles that deepen with expression. These include the horizontal lines of the forehead, the frown lines between brows and the smile lines (crows feet) on the sides of the eyes. They typically last 3-4 months. It works by relaxing the affected muscle by blocking the nerve's signals that tells the muscle to contract.

I would recommend that you visit with at board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist in your area to discuss your treatment options so they can be tailored to your concerns and goals.

Some of my patients think
botox works by filling in your wrinkles. It actually does not.
Botox works by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkle formation. When
the muscles are relaxed, the wrinkles slowly improve and soften over weeks to
months. The more consistently these muscles are kept relaxed, the more
the lines will fade.

The transverse wrinkles of your forehead are dynamic and caused by the contraction of your forehead muscles (frontalis muscle mainly). Botox will stop the action of the muscles causing dynamic wrinkling for 3-4 months.  Botox or Dysport is best for younger patients, though Thermi-RF is a longer lasting solution.For middle age or older individuals a Brow Lift will give more permanent solutions