i was told that after doing it many times it would last longer. i was also told that (to an extent at least) the muscles might eventually become permanently relaxed thus lessening the need for further botox
July 6, 2016
Answer: Is it true that Botox can train your muscles Dear Adrian, For the majority of patients, the more frequently you receive Botox the less units you will need over time since the muscle will atrophy. It does not prolong the effects of Botox. Botox will last approximately 3 months. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for more information.
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July 6, 2016
Answer: Is it true that Botox can train your muscles Dear Adrian, For the majority of patients, the more frequently you receive Botox the less units you will need over time since the muscle will atrophy. It does not prolong the effects of Botox. Botox will last approximately 3 months. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for more information.
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August 18, 2015
Answer: Botox does NOT Train muscles Dear adrian23456:Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are the FDA approved medications for injections for muscle relaxation. These medications do not alter your mind in any way to train or modify behavior. They do block the acetylcholine release from the end of a "motor" neuron at the neuro-musclular junction where it fails to trigger a muscle cell contraction.Over time, these medications if injected consistently can atrophy the muscle disabling them from future use. Other nearby muscles may act to overcome the loss in expression strength; called recruitment. These muscle may then also need a Botox injection to relax them.The "training" comes with your perception in reducing or altering that expression and making a mental alteration in future expressions of those kind.This would be similar to pressing against the muscle each time you contract the scowl or glabella muscles between the eyebrows and purposely relax then not to scowl. Over time, you will unconsciously not scowl when you wish to express yourself in that way. These drugs do not affect or trigger such a habit. It is the lack of activity that does create the habit. You are correct in that the injected muscles can be "permanently" relaxed (by micro-paralysis) but the medication does not create a expression habit.Interesting question. I hope this has been helpful. All the best.
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August 18, 2015
Answer: Botox does NOT Train muscles Dear adrian23456:Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are the FDA approved medications for injections for muscle relaxation. These medications do not alter your mind in any way to train or modify behavior. They do block the acetylcholine release from the end of a "motor" neuron at the neuro-musclular junction where it fails to trigger a muscle cell contraction.Over time, these medications if injected consistently can atrophy the muscle disabling them from future use. Other nearby muscles may act to overcome the loss in expression strength; called recruitment. These muscle may then also need a Botox injection to relax them.The "training" comes with your perception in reducing or altering that expression and making a mental alteration in future expressions of those kind.This would be similar to pressing against the muscle each time you contract the scowl or glabella muscles between the eyebrows and purposely relax then not to scowl. Over time, you will unconsciously not scowl when you wish to express yourself in that way. These drugs do not affect or trigger such a habit. It is the lack of activity that does create the habit. You are correct in that the injected muscles can be "permanently" relaxed (by micro-paralysis) but the medication does not create a expression habit.Interesting question. I hope this has been helpful. All the best.
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