Botox Decrease Oil Production?

Don't get botox injections with the hope of decreasing oil production. There are some new research into topical botox that may cause some decrease in oil production and be safer but doesn't work on the wrinkles as good if at all as injectible botox does. Be patient since topical botox will be on the market before you know it and may be worth a try.

It may decrease sweat production and in turn decrease the movement of oils across the skin that happens with the sweat that is excreted through the sweat glands. I am not aware that Botox decreases the oil production, as the sebaceous glands are not under the same nerve pathway controls as sweat glands.

Dear Bama
It is easy to make unsubstantiated claims on the Internet. However, just because something is claimed does not make it true. If you are getting BOTOX with the idea that it will reduce skin oil production or improve acne, recognize that there is no scientific evidence to support this idea. So if you want to try this, go for it but just be realistic. You are probably wasting your money. Consider seeing an ethical cosmetic dermatologist to actually address your concerns.

Micro-Botox was first described by Dr. Woffles Wu, a plastic surgeon who practices in Singapore. He uses many dilute injections of Botox all over the face to treat wrinkles, lines and even Acne. Just like Botox reducing sweating under the armpits, it has been found to reduce production of the skin glands that cause acne. You can find information on his website, just Google Dr. Wu.

Botox does have some effect on the secretion of glands in your skin. It is commonly used to stop sweating in the armpits and also on the forehead and under the breast area. You need to be cautious about injecting Botox in other parts of the face and it may lead to changes in animation. Good luck.

Micro Botox injections cause your sweat glands, as well as your sebaceous glands (which secrete an oil that can contribute to the development of acne), to shrink and atrophy; they also visibly reduce pore size. The result of these changes is skin that is smoother, clearer, and less oily.

Watch an actual Micro Botox procedure

Botox is a paralytic that will stop the nerve transmission from any nerves. Whether it be from motor nerves (nerves that make the muscles move), sensory (nerves that cause you to feel) or parasympathetic (nerves that run the body maintenance systems) it will stop these nerves. So as the others have pointed out it is an excellent way to treat Hyperhidrosis as it stops the nerve transmission to the sweat glands. So in theory it should stop the nerve transmission to the oil secreting glands and thus decrease oil secretion. I doubt that any studies have been done to prove this.

While Botox may decrease oil gland production, I would not use this as the first line defense against acne. A good skin care regimen even combined with some laser treatments can help improve acne. 

There is some anecdotal evidence to support apparent decreased oil production after injection of Botox. This has not been investigated in detail. It is not clear what the mechanism of action is.
If the primary response you are looking for is decreased facial oil production, there are other tried and true treatments to achieve this purpose.

There are common "off label" uses of Botox, but I would certainly hesitate to advise it for control of "oil production". There are many skin care topicals, microdermabrasion, peels, lasers, or combinations, that could be used with far less expense. and probably better results. See a good medical esthetician with physician supervision and consultation first.