Botox Before or After Losing Weight?

Question

Hi, I am 41 years old and am interested in getting Botox on my forehead and around my eyes. However, I need to loose about 14lbs to get myself back in really good shape.When I lose weight it tends to come off my face. Should I have Botox before or after my planned diet?Thanks, Kay

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

Botox will be fine nor will it be an issue if you were to lose weight.  Botox plays a role on the muscles and by losing weight it will not affect your botox result.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Kay
There is absolutely no reason to wait. Do something nice for yourself. The change in weight will obviously be a good thing for you but it will not make such a difference to warrant postponing treatment with BOTOX.

Nissan Pilest, MD · Answer

There is no reason to wait because Botox will work any ways and the results last about 4 months, so you can repeat the procedure after you lose weight as well.

Francisco Canales, MD · Answer

Botox has specific actions and if you have discussed your expectations with your doctor, I see no reason to wait until you lose weight. Botox works on patients regardless of weight, particularly in the frown area. Lose skin from weight loss will appear regardless of your utilization of Botox.

Elan B. Singer, MD · Answer

Great question Kay,
The amount of subcutaneous tissue that you would lose in your forhead and peri-ocular areas is insignificant with a 14 lb weight loss. Also, remember that botox acts on muscle and not fat. Your wrinkles are unlikely to change with that kind of weight loss so go ahead and treat yourself today!  It shouldn't make a difference. Good luck!

Botox Before or After Losing Weight?

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