Best face cream after Botox?

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10 answers to “Best face cream after Botox?”

A: No cream can replace Botox

By Carla R. Retief, MD - Nashville Dermatologist

There are no creams on the market that reduce muscular contraction. If there were, you wouldn't be asking that question on this website. You would know the answer and the whole world would to. It's very hard to keep something like that secret. But, all patients over the age of 30 should be on Tretinoin... more

A: Best face cream following Botox

By Steven Hacker, MD - Delray Beach Dermatologist

I do not believe that a facial cream following Botox has any effect on the Botox treated areas. In other words, these are two separate, independent and unrelated issues. Botox treats the underlying wrinkles through effects on muscles that cause the wrinkles. No cream will have any impact before or after Botox... more

A: Botox creams tend to be a hoax

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

There are many creams claiming to contain neuropeptides that act in a fashion similar to Botox bit there is no evidence that these work. Just because a raisin is a dehydrated grape, it doesn't mean that rubbing water all over it will make it turn back into a grape. There are few moisturizers that are... more

A: No topical substitute for Botox.

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

Retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids, antioxidants and peptides can improve the appearance of the skin and reduce fine lines. They ought to be considered in a daily skincare regimen, but cannot help with dynamic wrinkles which requires a reduction in muscle contraction. Ultraviolet rays of the... more

A: Botox and Topical creams: What moisturizing creams should I use with Botox

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Botox is effective for the treatment of dynamic wrinkles. There are several creams that are prescription based that can work effectively alongside Botox injections to increase collagen content and increase skin resiliency. Our office has an effective protocol pre and post Botox to eliminate static... more

A: There is no Botox Cream

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Sorry, there is no Botox cream. There are creams and ointments that claim they are "better than Botox." However, they work by a different mechanism. Botox works by paralyzing the underlying muscles which relax the overlying skin. The creams work by making the area you place them become swollen. The... more

A: Unfortunately Botox does not come in a cream. It must be...

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Unfortunately Botox does not come in a cream. It must be injected. Unfortunately over time the wrinkles that the Botox addresses will return. The more you get Botox injections, the longer the injections will seem to last.

A: Making your BOTOX last longer

By Behrooz Torkian, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botulinum Toxin A (BOTOX) works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals to the muscle. The effect is generally limited to the muscles into which it is injected. This mechanism effectively causes a partial to full paralysis of the muscle. Return of this function comes when the connections between the... more

A: There are no creams that work like Botox does. Botox is...

By Jordana S. Gilman, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

There are no creams that work like Botox does. Botox is a protein that relaxes the muscle that causes wrinkling by blocking the communication between the nerve and the muscle. Effectively, the nerve temporarily can't tell the muscle to contract. There is no substitute for Botox injections. Creams cannot get... more

A: Botox face cream - Nope and yes

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

There are not face creams with Botox, but there are many out there that claim to be as effective as Botox. After your Botox treatment the best way to protect your investment is by avoiding sun damage, wearing sun block, and using a good facial cleanser, moisturizer, and exfoliant.