I've been trying micro-botox for pore reduction, on my nose and cheeks, for over a year now. I'm still not seeing results, but what I don't understand is - if the doctor is injecting my facial sweat glands, why do I continue to have such an oily nose and cheek area? Should I not have a more mattified result?
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December 17, 2017
Answer: Microbotox Injections and Pore Reduction -- Aquagold combined with peels, lasers like Fraxel, microneedling (Intensif, PRP),
It is unlikely to cause harm but it is also not likely to make much difference. The microbotox treatment is a very dilute solution of botox and very little if any of this will actually be absorbed by the skin reducing the effectiveness of this service. Not that this is not the same as my p...
It is recommended to wait at least 24 hours after receiving Botox to apply makeup or sunscreen. Resuming other topical medications should be fine after 24 hours as well.
There is no way to reverse Botox or micro Botox. It appears that it was injected too deep inadvertently and affected the muscles of your face. It will wear off on its on in a few weeks if only very few units is administered, it may wear off sooner than that. All the best! Always contact a board...
