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Is There Any Way to Make Botox Wear off Faster?

asked 3 years ago by nan d.
Latest answer by David Finkle, MD
Question viewed 12,230 times
Tags: longevity, wear off

I am not liking my result. If I try to move my muscles a lot, will it cause the Botox to wear off faster?

14 answers to Is There Any Way to Make Botox Wear off Faster?

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Flexing facial muscles probably not enough to wear Botox off

Unfortunately, attempting to flex the facial muscles will probably not help that much in getting the Botox to wear off. Depending on where in the face you are injected, the results will be present for approximately 2-4 months. They do wear off more quickly in areas like the upper lip where there is constant facial movement.Our advice is to either wait it out or go see someone else that might be able to help you fix the results by injecting more.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

+2

Botox will wear off over 3-4 months

Botox will wear off over 3-4 months. Using your facial muscles will not accelerate this. If you are having issues with drooping upper eyelids, there are drops you can get to counteract this, but otherwise, time is what you need. Using additional Botox to balance out uneven results can leave you trying to catch up each side. Each side will wear off at a different time, leaving you unbalanced unless you continue treatment. Usually, the best thing is to wait. I hope this helps.... more
Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
+2

Some effects can be reversed

Nan, Unfortunately, I agree with what has been written in response to your question. However, if the result that you don't like is a droopy eyelid, there is something you can do to reverse the effect. You would have to see an ophthalmologist for a prescription for drops to counter the Botox effect on the muscle that controls the eyelid. Good luck and be patient if that is not the problem. Botox ALWAYS wears off by 3 months or so and it is not an overnight phenomenon, meaning that the... more
Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+2

No, but, believe it or not, more Botox could be the answer.

Features of the face (the position of the eyebrows, for example) are often the result of a balance of opposing muscles. Relaxing the muscles that oppose the result that you don't like (with more Botox in different spots) might help.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+2

Unfortunately not

Greetings Nan, I agree completely with the previous responders. The way that Botox works is by irreversibly binding to receptors on the cells. This means that the cells have to turn over before the Botox wears off. I would definitely visit with either a dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or facial plastic surgeon with experience in Botox. Botox can produce excellent results when administered correctly.
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
+2

The Botox will not wear off faster, but you may be able to augment your results

Nan, Unfortunately, there really is no way to appreciably make the Botox wear off faster. However, you may be able to augment the results that you already have to make some improvements. Botox works by paralyzing the muscles. All of the muscles in the face are in balance. The Botox throws that balance off - hopefully in a good way to make your forehead and crow's feet smoother. If you are not happy with your results, it may be possible to inject other muscles to help restore the balance... more
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

+1

Antidote to Botox?

Unfortunately, there is no antidote to Botox. If you do not like the results, you will have to wait about 3 months for it to wear off. Make sure you return to the provider of the Botox and relay the information to them on what happened and why you didn't like it. It is very common to "experiment" with Botox until you find the right combination to give you the results that you were looking for in the first place.
David Finkle, MD

Omaha Plastic Surgeon
+1

When does Botox wear off?

Botox lasts 3-4 months, typically. I'm not aware of any particular treatment or activity that can make the results last less time or more time.
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+1

No way to make Botox wear off faster.

Sorry, there is no way to make Botox wear off faster than it otherwise would. This is why it's so important to go to a conservative, careful, caring board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for your treatment. Having the wrong thing done is no fun.
Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH

Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ArtofDermatology.com

+1

Botox wearing off faster

There is no way to make botox wear off faster. The nerve endings have to regenerate which is how function returns. Nothing can accelerate that.
Chris Thiagarajah, MD

Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
+1

Botox longevity

Botox usually lasts between 3-4 months on average.  Unfortunately, there is no way to "turn it off" It will gradually wear off on its own.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

No way to make Botox wear off faster

  Botox is a molecule that is injected around muscles to help them relax. Once it has been muscles it will remain in these muscles for approximately 4-5 months. Flexing the muscles or massage will not make Botox wear off faster. Although you may not like your current results rest assured that they will wear off in time. For more information on Botox or to schedule an iConsult, please visit us online at: 
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
+1

Botox longevity on the face

Botox is a selective inhibitor of Acetylcholine release at the neural synapse. The molecule of Botulinum serotype A typically lasts 3 to 4 months. In theory, increased use of the muscle may decrease the longevity of Botox in that specific area.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
+1

Most People Want Botox to Last Longer

Hi Nan, I agree with Dr. Shafer. You may want to visit a cosmetic physician with experience. Sometimes just 2 to 4 more units of Botox in the proper place will "relax" that "over Botoxed" look. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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