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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From the picture, you posted I can notice the lines you mentioned on your forehead. So far, they are not deep lines, which makes you a good candidate for getting Botox. Botox is a neuromodulator that works to relax the muscle movement hence, preventing the creases created by the muscle movement....
Botox can be used to give a conservative lift to the brows. The result is a well rested appearance with the eye more open. The treatment is done in the office with the final results seen after 2 weeks. The product wears off gradually over 3 to 4 months.
Hello, thank you for your question. Bocouture is a Merz product that is an European brand of a botulinum toxin product marketed in the United States as Xeomin. Xeomin is very similar in dose and clinical behavior to BOTOX made by Allergan. While Xeomin is widely...