Will handheld microcurrent home devices negate or cancel out the positive effects of botox-treated facial muscles?

Nothing negates the effect of botox once injected.  I suggest going to an experienced injector for the best results.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Once the Botox takes effect those muscles are no longer contracting, therefore NuFace will not engage those muscles. If you use the device while your muscles are able to contract you may very well cause strengthening. Please be advised not to use microcurrent within 24 hours of your Botox treatment. 

Hi Judegal.  It's very unlikely that the microccurrent device will do anythign to affect your Botox results because it's very unlikely that the microcurrent device will do anything at all.  In addition, Botox is typically injected into the upper face and around the eyes, whereas the sagging that occurs as we age is normally in the cheeks.If you believe it's going to help with sagging muscles, then try using it on your cheeks, but for sagging, we would suggest a lower facelift or even injection treatments like Sculptra and Perlane as an alternative.  To learn more about sagging cheeks and Perlane injections, check the link below for before and after pictures of our Los Angeles patients.