Why isn’t Botox or Dysport working for me? (Photo)

There are a few reasons why your Botox and Dysport treatments aren't working. One reason may that more product is needed to achieve the desired result. Another has to do with the glabellar lines. If they are present when not animating, meaning they are static, they may soften with the product but not fully resolve. In this case you may be seeing the maximum effect you can get from the product. You may wish to add further treatments such as Morpheus8 to help improve overall skin tone and texture.

Thank you for your question. Any line that is present at rest such as a frown line or a deep wrinkle will not disappear with Botox. When your face is at rest, if your deep lines are still visible Botox will fail to remove them. However, repeated treatment will certainly help soften your lines in time.

Hi, and thank you for your question. Neurotoxin can be a great option to treat your frown lines, AKA 11’s. 20 units of Botox is standard dosing for that area, however, some people do require more units in general depending on the strength of the muscle. Dysport is dosed differently and the recommended starting dose is 50 units for the 11’s. The more frequently neurotoxin treatments are completed, the muscle will begin to atrophy (shrink) and not be as strong as before. Treatment is often recommended every 3-4 months for best results. I would potentially suggest consulting with another provider than may offer you various treatment modalities to address your concerns.