Can Facial Muscles Become Weaker After Botox?

January 18, 2009
Asked By:Annabella in Chicago, Illinois

I want to try Botox for the "chemical brow lift" effect. However, I am worried that Botox may cause the facial muscles to weaken or atrophize while it's in the body; and when it's gone, the brows might fall even further than their original position due to the weakened muscles in the area. Is this scenario possible?

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January 21, 2009

Answer: Botox always goes away.

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January 21, 2009

Answer: Botox always goes away.

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