Botox a fraud that increases the need for a facelift?

The concept that Botox is a fraud is totally ridiculous.  I just don't see the connection between Botox and Rhytidectomy.  In fact, I think one could make a strong argument that Botox has actually decreased or delayed the number of face and brow lifts.

There is a very good reason why Botox is the number one cosmetic procedure performed in the United States - it works! There have been no published data to support that facial Botox injections accelerate facial aging.  By relaxing the facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, Botox can help... more

Dear Tom, 1)  Botox has an excellent safety profile. 2)  Botox is extremely effective at temporary facial improvement ( lifting the eyebrows, lifting the corners of the mouth, relaxing neck bands, erasing wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes, etc. ). 3)  There is absolutely no... more

The use of Botox to improve the appearance of rhytids of the periocular, glabellar and forehead regions has been proven safe and effective.  Moreover, the use of Botox in the perioral region could in no way lead to atrophied muscles and the need for a face lift.  Dr. Sharma clearly doesn't understand... more

As you can see by the multitude of responses this assertion is silly.  The plastic surgery community as well as dermatologists, etc... have been injecting Botox for years.   The statistics indicate millions of treatments.  dont you think that an untoward effect potentiating the aging... more

I agree with the other physician's comments. Botox is a rigorously tested drug that millions swear by. Those assertions are not based in any scientific data and do not reflect reality.

Tom, Since Botox is used mostly in the glabella, crow's feet and forehead area, I find the comments to make no rational sense.  Facelifts are mainly sought for issues of the lower face (jowls, neck) while Botox treats the upper face.  Whatever a patient has done to the upper face will not affect the... more

Tom, Dr. Vijay Sharma's statements sound more like sensationalism for himself and have no scientific merit. In fact, it seems to me that Botox has actually lowered the number of facial cosmetic procedures performed - although this is just my observation. It certainly has lowered the amount of forehead surgery... more

Botox is mainly used for the upper 1/3 of the face.  So if the doctor's rational was correct he would imply browlifting.   However, in a relatively young patient in their 30's, 40's and sometimes 50's, Botox can help improve the wrinkles associated with muscle overactivity.  Yes, down the... more

Hi Tom, In response to Dr. Vijay Sharma, I must say that his assertions make absolutely no sense what so ever, and have no scientific foundation.  Botox is used mainly to treat the upper one third of the face.  Face lifts are performed to correct problems with the lower half of the face and neck... more