Will Botox work for me again if I take a break for one year? What are my alternatives if it continues to not work?

May 31, 2020
Asked By:match1 in Montréal, Québec, Canada

I have been been having Botox injections to the glabella and frown lines for the last five years (42 units) every 3-4 months. Recently the Botox stopped working. My provider suggested we try Dysport with no results. It was then suggested to take a break for one year and to retry Botox again. My questions are: What I the chance that Botox will work again and that I did not develop permanent antibodies ? What are my alternatives if it does not work ?

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June 17, 2020

Answer: Antibiodies after Botox

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James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCFacial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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June 17, 2020

Answer: Antibiodies after Botox

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James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCFacial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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November 30, 2020

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June 15, 2020

Answer: Taking a break from Botox

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June 15, 2020

Answer: Taking a break from Botox

Monica Boen, MDBoard Certified Dermatologist

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June 12, 2020

Answer: Botox not working.

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Philip Solomon, MD, FRCSCertified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Philip Solomon, MD, FRCSCertified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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