I was told that Botox doesn't actually leave the body, just the effects of the Botox becomes inactive. Is this true?

July 29, 2015
Asked By:kap9 in Springfield, IL

I was told that when someone gets repeated Botox injections, their skin will eventually become lumpy - and this is because the substance builds up at the injection site after repeated use (and that Botox just becomes inactive after a certain period, but it's still there)

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November 19, 2018

Answer: No evidence of this....Botox is removed

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James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCFacial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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November 19, 2018

Answer: No evidence of this....Botox is removed

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James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCFacial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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August 3, 2015

Answer: Does Botox remain in the Body

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 3, 2015

Answer: Does Botox remain in the Body

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 31, 2015

Answer: Botox and Staying or Leaving the Body

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 31, 2015

Answer: Botox and Staying or Leaving the Body

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July 30, 2015

Answer: I was told that Botox doesn't actually leave the body, just the effects of the Botox becomes inactive. Is this true?

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July 30, 2015

Answer: I was told that Botox doesn't actually leave the body, just the effects of the Botox becomes inactive. Is this true?

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November 10, 2016

Answer: Botox and Effects

November 10, 2016

Answer: Botox and Effects