It's said that one's face returns to 'normal' once the effects of Botox wear off. Is normal the same as 'how it was before'?

Hello and thank you for your question. After the Botox wears off, your treated area wiill go back to the way it was prior to your Botox injection. Best wishes.Dr. T

Thanks for your question. You can discontinue Botox treatment at any time. If you do so, yes, the treated area will return to the way it looked before you had Botox treatment. Botox results tend to last anywhere from 3-4 months. As for your other muscles compensating for the areas where you received Botox treatment, yes, this is a possibility, however with an experienced and trained nurse injector who has an excellent grasp of facial anatomy, this can definitely be avoided. It's always best to receive your injections at a practice run by a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. If you have any further questions or concerns about Botox treatment, I highly recommend that you have an in person consultation with your plastic surgeon or Botox provider.