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Benefits of Long Term Use of Botox?

asked 2 years ago by AISHA Z in KSA
Latest answer by Michele S. Green, MD
Question viewed 1,333 times
Tags: face, female, fine lines

Hello, I read about the long term benefit of Botox if done continuously to get better and youthful appearance but what about the "mask face" with continuous use of Botox for long period? Shall I start using Botox early to get more benefits? Even if I only have very fine lines?

12 answers to Benefits of Long Term Use of Botox?

Is there a Benefit to Using Botox Early in Life?

Hi Aisha. As with any cosmetic treatment, your decision to use a product like Botox is a very personal one. While some patients would never consider injecting a product like Botox, others can't wait to start (even in their early - mid 20's). The question you ask is a good one - is there any benefit to starting early. Yes there actually is. Most Botox patients we see come in to hide, erase or otherwise improve the appearance of wrinkles. By... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

Long term use of botulinum toxin

There are many claims to long term use of botulinum toxin (Dysport, etc) but few are truly substantiated in the medical literature. These include the possibility of long term weakness of the treated muscles with decreasing need for use, contraction of skin that has been "put to rest", prevention of facial laxity, etc. However, this had not been truly confirmed. The facts are that botulinum toxins have been in clinical use for well over 20 years with a very high safety profile. I... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Botox can prevent wrinkles

One of the benefits of long term use of Botox is that it PREVENTS you from developing wrinkles! If used in the forehead or around the eyes before the wrinkles are deep and you continue to periodically get Botox, your wrinkles will not get worse in those areas. You will maintain a smooth appearance and your fine lines will be erased.

Michele S. Green, MD
New York Dermatologist

Botox treatment can prevent wrinkles

Botox treatments not only treat existing wrinkles, but can prevent the formation of new ones. Botox relaxes the muscles we use to make forehead wrinkles, the wrinkles between our eyes ("11" lines), crows feet, and some of the lines around our mouth and neck. Every time we scowl or raise our brow, we etch these lines into our skin. Botox treatments relax specific sets of facial muscles so we can no longer make these creases. In theory, getting regular Botox treatments before these... more

Richie L. Lin, MD
Summit Dermatologic Surgeon

Benefits of BOTOX

BOTOX is a wonderful treatment for forehead lines caused by forehead muscle contraction. When these muscles are relaxed, the lines are substantially reduced. I recommend starting the use of BOTOX when these lines are visible and the patient is unhappy with them. In general, the BOTOX lasts approximately four months. Most patients come for repeat visits at four to six month intervals. With prolonged use, the muscles tend to lose their strength yielding better results for a longer duration... more

Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD
Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox long term

There is no doubt that by using Botox at a younger age, muscles are not allowed to form wrinkles. Although Botox for facial and cosmetic wrinkles is a relatively new use, patients (even children) with chronic long-term muscles spasms have been treated for many years with very high doses of Botox for their muscle spasticity by neurologists. The doses of Botox used in these patients are much, much higher than what is used for cosmetic wrinkle prevention. While there is no absolute... more

Mandy Lynn Warthan, MD
Dallas Dermatologist

BOTOX will keep your upper face smooth and wrinkle free as you age.

BOTOX works well for eliminating frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet. BOTOX works by locally paralyzing the muscles that cause these wrinkles to form. It is my opinion that the regular use of BOTOX will prevent deep wrinkles from developing in the areas treated. I hope this is helpful for you.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox started younger than older

Botox is so frequently performed that it has earned a very high safety rating. Deciding to have this done at an early age before the lines become more obvious, is an individual preference.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox over time can provide long-term improvement in dynamic facial lines

Speaking from personal experience I have been receiving Botox injections myself for the past 13 years long before it was FDA approved for the treatment of wrinkles. I now only need it about once per year and my forehead has maintained its smoothness. Certainly, too much of anything can give you a fake or frozen look and this is true with Botox also. That being said, there are no problems with long term usage. It is my opinion that Botox results in some retraining on the users part so that... more

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Younger is better

The younger the skin, the easier it is to prevent the deeper lines from years of creasing the forehead. The trick is to be conservative in order to give a natural look. Botox is an art form and I recommend you look for an experienced, board-certified expert who understands both your needs as well as any concerns that you may have. Each patient's treatment should be individualized, and not be a cookie-cutter treatment.

Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

Long term Botox use definitely has benefits

There's no doubt that preventing problems is better than solving them later. By using Botox at a younger age you should minimize the development of wrinkles especially over the glabella (the area between your brows) and over the forehead. Long term studies have shown that the facial muscles don't atrophy with long term Botox use so once you stop using it you'll have normal function once the drug's effects wear off.

Robert Frank, MD
Munster Plastic Surgeon

Long-term effects of Botox

There isn't much to go on in terms of published research on the effects of long-term use of Botox, so it is a matter of opinion and speculation based on experience. There is no reason to presume that it would be harmful, while it does make sense that it can prevent many of the wrinkles associated with aging. I hope that it is obvious that most Botox users don't freeze their entire faces, but target the areas where muscles of expression are hyperactive. I wouldn't recommend starting it before... more