Will Botox and Restylane make my face look older once wears off?

Many patients want a quick "pick-me-up" before an important social event like a wedding or other celebration.  Others are simply curious about what Botox or an injectable filler like Restylane or Juvederm can do for them, but these same patients don't want to "get started" on life-long... more

Well, that depends: When we were in our teens and early 20's almost all of us had perfect skin with no wrinkles or lines. As you start to get a little bit older, skin loses its elastic properties, and you start to get the external appearance of aging. In areas where you have very strong muscular activity,... more

The results of Botox last approximately 4 months and the results of Restylane last approximately 6 months. Once the results of these injectables have worn off, your appearance should return to what it was before you had the injections. There is no reason to think that either Botox or Restylane will... more

The best way to answer your question about "what your face will look like once the effect of Botox and/or Restylane wear off" is to ask you the following question: How do you like the way you look now? Obviously, if you are content with that look then you do not need anything injected in your face for your... more

I agree with the other responses on this thread that stated you will need to continue using these products to keep up with the results. Furthermore, you also need to consider that your face continues to age independent of the fillers you are using. That being said, there are some notable plastic surgeons... more

My patients often ask me the very same question.  I explain to them that although the aging process (unfortunately) never stops, the use of Botox and other fillers is a great way to refresh your appearance without a permanent commitment.  If you try Botox, the results generally last about 4 months... more

Let's start with a concept. Some treatments prevent aging and some rejuvenate the skin.  For example, sun screen is a preventative skin treatment.  It prevents UV radiation from breaking down your skin's collagen and elastic fibers. If you take twins and one twin uses sun screen every day and the... more

Definitely having the injections done has no influence on deepening your wrinkles or creases on your face. You might not like going back to your previous image, but it is a personal choice. A lot of patients tends to get that instant liquid face lift before many celebrations to look young and fresh.... more

 When the effect of Botox and Restylane wears off, you may return to your old self, but certainly not worse. If anything you might look slightly better than if you did not have them at all. The reason for this is that Botox temporarily paralyzes the affected muscle. There might be slight difficulty in the... more

Dear Nikki, Be assured you are not alone in your concern. In my practice I am often asked this by many first-time patients who are interested in trying Botox, and or, Fillers (such as Restylane).   First of all, neither of these products you mentioned are designed to be permanent... more