What Happens when You Stop Routine Botox and Restylane?

Hello Jane and thank you for your question.
There are multiple approaches available to help counteract the effects of aging. These include but are not limited to good skin care regimen, avoidance of excessive sun exposure, applying sunscreen, use of neuromodulators and filler injections, laser resurfacing, surgery etc... The majority of patients who receive Botox and Restylane do so in order to reduce or eliminate facial wrinkles and improve their facial appearance. Typically, the effects of Botox will last on average about 3-4 months and the effects of Restylane will last on average about 6-9 months. Therefore, someone who has been getting routine Botox and Restylane injections and then stops getting these injections will begin to lose the effects of these treatments throughout the time frame as discussed. The effects of the natural process of aging will begin to be visible again and facial wrinkles and lines will appear over time.
Olivier A. Deigni, MD, MPH
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Once you discontinue Botox and Restylane, the good results you achieved with these products will disappear over time. It takes about three to four months for Botox to be metabolized. At that time, the dynamic muscles will no longer be relaxed and can once again form wrinkles. Restylane takes about six to nine months to diminish. However, it may stimulate collagen production so that the benefits may last a bit longer than that. In short, your face will look much like it did before you began your rejuvenation regimen. Please consult with your board-certified dermatologist so that you can work out a plan that will allow you to keep up your more youthful appearance.