Botox Scottsdale

For years, botulinum toxin (botox) has been the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic treatment in the US. Many people are satisfied with their results, and they choose to continue having maintenance treatments on a regular basis, often for many years. 

However, not everyone finds themselves with the results that they were looking for. In the hands of an unskilled injector, botox has the potential to create some undesirable cosmetic problems. If this happens, people may want to reverse their botox treatment. We can reverse certain dermal fillers, but can we reverse botox? Is there anything that you can do about a bad botox injection?

Botox causes irreversible effects

When Botox is injected into the body, it binds to certain proteins on the ends of nerves. This prevents the nerves from activating the muscles. That’s how botox is able to relax particular facial muscles and prevent the formation of wrinkles and grooves.

Botox binds to these proteins irreversibly. There’s no known treatment that can reverse the effects. Unfortunately, if you’ve had a botox injection that you’re unhappy with, there’s nothing that we can inject to fix the problem.

Botox wears off over time

The good news is that a botox treatment doesn’t last forever. This is because the nerve cells are constantly replacing their proteins. Over time, the proteins that have botox bound to them will be replaced by new copies of the same proteins. This means that the effects of botox will wear off over time.

If you like your botox results, then this means that you’ll need periodic maintenance treatments to maintain them. If you’re not happy with your results, then it may help to know that they’ll wear off after a few months.

There are treatments available

Even though botox can’t be reversed, this doesn’t always mean that there’s nothing we can do to help you if you’re unhappy with your botox results. In some cases, there may be a way to treat the problem. For example, if botox is causing you to have a droopy eyelid, then a medication called apraclonidine may be beneficial. This comes in the form of eyedrops, and it helps to stimulate certain muscles to open the eye, which can help with eyelid drooping.

If your results are asymmetrical, then we may be able to inject exactly the right amount of botox into one side to fix the problem. This is a very delicate procedure, but a highly skilled injector may be able to accomplish it.

Choose a skilled injector for your botox Scottsdale

Because botox can’t be reversed, it’s important to choose a skilled injector for your botox treatments. If you don’t like your results, then you’ll usually just have to live with them for a few months, until the treatment wears off. Choosing an unsafe place to get your botox, like a “botox party” or a spa, could be very risky. A reputable injector would only give botox treatments in a medical setting.

Choosing to visit a facial plastic surgeon’s office for your botox treatments gives you the best possible chances of getting the great results that you’re hoping for. You’ll know that you’re in great hands, with a lot of training and experience. Please contact our office to schedule your appointment.