Will Botox work better after you have had a surgical lifting done?

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If you go for a surgical lifting (for example, brow lift) and you didn't really achieve the expected results, will botox work better on you after having had the surgery done or will it provide the same results as if you've never had the surgery? Thank you very much

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Many patients elect to continue Botox after facial plastic surgery for preventative and other reasons.  You should experience the same level of effectiveness from Botox as you had prior to your procedure.  See an expert injector near you for treatment.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Mona Hardas, MD · Answer

It is difficult to answer this questions without any reference photos. When Botox is strategically place in orbicularis oculi muscle can help in brow lift and may enhance the results of the surgical repair. Whether you need a surgical repair or only Botox or combination will depend on the clinical findings and can be easily determined after physical examination. Hope this answers your concern.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Having surgery causes inflammation. Inflammation reduces the duration of the Botox effect.

Once you recover from surgery for a few months Botox will have the same efectiveness and duration as before surgery.

Having surgery will not increas effectiveness of Botox.

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