Will Botox Make Me Look Strange?

This is a common question that I get asked. When done correctly by a practitioner that knows what they are doing Botox will definitely NOT make you look strange. Even if done badly by an inexperienced person it is highly unlikely to make you look strange.

The images you see on the internet and social media where peoples faces look strange are where someone has had bad plastic surgery or very bad fillers.

Botox is not permanent, it usually lasts between 3 to 5 months, depending on strength of muscles and dose given. It relaxes muscles and thereby reduces wrinkles.

The most common problems that new patients who come to me and have previously had treatment elsewhere are:

Heavy eyebrows, this is due to not giving Botox at the correct height relative to the height of the eyebrows – I know how to avoid this happening.

It did not work very well, this is due to the incorrect placement,incorrect dose or/and over dilution of the Botox.

It did not last long, unfortunately some practitioners in order to save money are either not giving enough Botox or diluting the Botox down. Some of the new patients that I have seen that have had their treatment elsewhere have told me that the Botox wore off within a month – this is unacceptable.

So, What Does Botox do?

It relaxes muscles. This means less wrinkles, this works especially well on the frown area. A frown can make you look unhappy or angry, even when you are not. Having Botox to the frown area makes you look and feel more relaxed. Botox can also reduce wrinkling around your eyes and on your forehead, again giving you a more relaxed appearance.

In the longer-term Botox has a strong anti-wrinkle preventive effect, this is because as Botox stops you creasing up your facial skin you do not develop facial wrinkles. Also, if you have lines and wrinkles that are already present these will soften and reduce over time with regular Botox treatment.