Why does Botox make my skin appear smoother?

November 10, 2016
Asked By:robinacolina in Annapolis, MD

I have noticed that when I get injections of botox (along the horizontal lines of the forehead and the 11's), that the skin on my forehead appears smoother and my pores appear less noticeable. I say "appear" because I wonder if it's in my head. I know that pores don't have muscles and don't really "open" and "close" like advertisers claim they do. I am the only one who has noticed this? For the record, I have large pores and fairly thick skin to begin with.

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