Does topical Botox work?

Topical botox is currently being researched as a treatment for many conditions, ranging from excessive sweating to crow's feet.  We have done several of these clinical trials and the jury is still out until the research is finished, but to answer your question, this product isn't truly Botox in any sense.What you have is a product that has some similarities to the chemical structure of botox, but is worlds away from actually being Botox.  It may make your skin feel good but it won't have the amazing benefits that injectable Botox or its cousins, Dysport and Xeomin, have.  

Hello jay1ickie,Thanks for your question.Your topical "Botox" is more than likely some type of peptide like argeline peptide which has some mild muscle relaxant effect.  Some think that it may potentiate the effect of real Botox, increasing duration of activity.It won't hurt to try it.  You might notice that the very small wrinkles soften a bit.Don't expect Botox level outcomes though.If you want the results you get with Botox, then I recommend that you go get Botox.  Proper use of Botox may have wonderful long lasting effects on wrinkle reduction for you.Good luck,Dr. Shah