{"id":1686170,"date":"2026-01-28T14:02:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1686170"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:02:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:02:55","slug":"what-botox-looks-like-after-years-of-use-according-to-derms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1686170","title":{"rendered":"What Botox Looks Like After Years of Use, According to Derms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">What Botox Looks Like After Years of Use, According to Derms<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">Read this before your first appointment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Amanda Montell has worked as a beauty editor in Los Angeles for over three years covering hair, skin, and more. She previously served as the features editor for Byrdie and currently writes for Time Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and more.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Amanda Montell<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"byrdie writer amanda montell headshot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__633__amanda-montell-633-1491106637-main_image-52dc030d36a04dc1982fe0ebac4f973c.webp\" title=\"cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__633__amanda-montell-633-1491106637-main_image-52dc030d36a04dc1982fe0ebac4f973c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__633__amanda-montell-633-1491106637-main_image-52dc030d36a04dc1982fe0ebac4f973c.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"byrdie writer amanda montell headshot\" title=\"cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__633__amanda-montell-633-1491106637-main_image-52dc030d36a04dc1982fe0ebac4f973c\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nAmanda Montell\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--facebook\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--x\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nAmanda Montell has worked as a beauty editor in Los Angeles for over three years covering hair, skin, and more. She previously served as the features editor for Byrdie and currently writes for Time Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and more.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 28, 2026 09:02AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--fact_checker\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Fact checked by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Anna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.\u00a0\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Anna Harris<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div 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height=\"866\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Closeup of a womans lower face emphasizing lips and skin texture\" title=\"botox-2-39432ebb1376449a8e89bd4740928986\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Stocksy<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"toc--list-items_1-0\" class=\"comp toc--list-items toc mntl-toc-list toc--2-col\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"toc-container\">\n<p id=\"toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp toc__heading mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/p>\n<div class=\"toc-list__col\"><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"01\"><br \/>\nTrains Your Muscles<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"02\"><br \/>\nWeakens the Muscles<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"03\"><br \/>\nCan Change Your Face<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"04\"><br \/>\nMight Make Skin Visibly Thinner<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"05\"><br \/>\nFewer Wrinkles Form<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"toc-list__col\"><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"06\"><br \/>\nCould Result in Mild Discoloration or Texture<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"07\"><br \/>\nYou May Need Less Over Time<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"08\"><br \/>\nThe Effects Will Last After You Stop<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"09\"><br \/>\nBrightens Skin and Decreases Wrinkles Long-Term<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"10\"><br \/>\nBaby Botox Is Always an Option<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Long-term Botox use can weaken facial muscles, as the neurotoxin temporarily prevents normal muscle movement.<\/li>\n<li>Some patients report thinner skin and mild discoloration after many years of consistent Botox treatments.<\/li>\n<li>Over time, you may require fewer Botox injections as your muscles become less prone to forming wrinkles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Although Botox has been FDA-approved for aesthetic purposes since the 1980s, more and more people are becoming curious about the neurotoxin as the taboo against these injections lessens. The immediate effects are well known, but what&#8217;s not often spoken about are the long-term effects of Botox.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> So, is Botox bad for you? We tapped four leading dermatologists and scoured through clinical studies to get further insight into how these injections may affect us down the line.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mara Weinstein, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist in Rochester, New York.<\/li>\n<li>Debra Jaliman, MD, is a New York City-based dermatologist and author of <em>Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Michele Farber, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.<\/li>\n<li>Patricia Wexler, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist in New York City who specializes in dermatology and dermatological surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Here are nine things you should know about Botox injections and how they impact your body.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Trains Your Muscles <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> After using Botox continuously for years, your muscles will become trained not to make wrinkle-forming expressions as aggressively. &#8220;Once you are used to the feeling of having less movement in the forehead after neurotoxin, you will be more aware of making the movement when the toxin wears off,&#8221; says dermatologist Mara Weinstein, MD.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Becoming more consciously aware of your expressions will help you avoid excess frowning, squinting, and eyebrow-raising moving forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Weakens the Muscles <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you didn&#8217;t move your legs for 20 years, eventually those muscles would shrink and become quite weak. The same thing can happen to the muscles in your face: &#8220;If used regularly, over a prolonged period, without interruption, eventually the muscle will atrophy from lack of use,&#8221; says the legendary dermatological surgeon Patricia Wexler, MD. That&#8217;s not to say your entire face will atrophy. &#8220;As the Botox is injected in discrete locations on the face, eventually only those treated muscles will atrophy, leaving other muscles to maintain full volume,&#8221; Wexler notes.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> So, no, your face isn&#8217;t going to look stone-cold, according to Michele Farber, MD, of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City. &#8220;There are plenty of muscles that are working full time to allow for normal facial expression.&#8221; She adds, &#8220;If given a break from Botox, muscles will regain strength.&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Can Change Your Face <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A 2020 study found that long-term Botox use can trigger permanent changes in a person&#8217;s face, giving them an expressionless appearance. This could lead to a lack of animation and an inability to show facial expressions. The study says that to avoid this, it&#8217;s best to ask for fewer units than recommended.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Might Make Skin Visibly Thinner <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Wexler says that some patients complain of a visible thinning of the skin after many years of Botox use. This might mean exposure of subdermal veins between areas of normal thickness. This isn&#8217;t common, but Wexler says that patients who start Botox &#8220;too early,&#8221; like in their early 20s, can be at risk for this side effect. In these cases, &#8220;The skin of the forehead [can] get prematurely thinner, and the muscles weaker,&#8221; she says. Sometimes, after many years of use, this can even result in the look of heavier brows and eyelids, &#8220;making the toxin more difficult to continue using.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Discussing a proper skin regimen and integrating daily sunscreen can reduce this risk,&#8221; Farber says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Fewer Wrinkles Form <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You can turn that frown upside down (quite literally) with Botox. This ties back into training your muscles, mentioned previously and emphasizes that not all long-term effect of Botox are negative. If you have an &#8216;expressive&#8217; face, as mentioned by double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich, then you&#8217;re an ideal candidate for Botox as a preventative measure. The long-term effect here is never having wrinkles form in the first place.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Could Result in Mild Discoloration or Texture <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Again, atypical, but Wexler says that with the skin thinning, some patients notice &#8220;a visible waviness of the skin overlying the muscles treated,&#8221; as well as discoloration. &#8220;On expression, the forehead may even appear like hills and valleys,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Luckily, this side effect is preventable: &#8220;[It] can be avoided by changing the pattern of injection to give smaller amounts of toxin in a more uniform distribution to get an identical effect without this problem, or stopping the toxin for an extended period,&#8221; Wexler says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> You May Need Less Over Time <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Years of Botox use may mean you&#8217;ll need less and less for maintenance over time. &#8220;With appropriate frequency and amount, your muscles become less strong and you may not need as much Botox or need it as frequently,&#8221; Farber says. &#8220;When your muscles are &#8216;trained&#8217; not to move, it helps with the aging process and preventing wrinkles.&#8221;\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Effects Will Last After You Stop <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Many people fear that their faces will become dramatically wrinkled when they stop Botox. If you choose not to continue, those muscles staying out of use while Botox is active can delay the aging process; it reduces movement when injected, slowing the formation of wrinkles,&#8221; Farber explains. In other words, your skin won&#8217;t develop lines overnight to make up for lost time\u2014you&#8217;ll still enjoy looking years younger relative to your age, depending on how long you kept a Botox regimen.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Brightens Skin and Decreases Wrinkles Long-Term <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aside from what can happen after long-term use of Botox, one thing is for sure: &#8220;If you continuously get Botox for 10-plus years you will certainly look much younger and have fewer wrinkles,&#8221; promises Debra Jaliman, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist and author of <em>Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist<\/em>. &#8220;Your skin will look much smoother and the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles will be greatly diminished.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Weinstein agrees, adding, &#8220;You can age gracefully without having any wrinkles on the forehead, glabella, or around the eyes, when you may have had the propensity to develop them. That\u2019s the beauty of Botox.&#8221; (FYI, the glabella is on your forehead above and between your eyebrows).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Baby Botox Is Always an Option <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If commitment is keeping you from taking the first plunge into traditional botox, you could opt for a more natural alternative. Baby Botox, or Botox for newbies, is simply Botox injections administered in smaller doses. You&#8217;ll come away with a more natural appearance after each session compared to a traditional dose with the same benefits. Cost-wise, there&#8217;s not much difference, but you&#8217;ll experience fewer side effects and the recovery time is minimal. The bottom line: Your best bet is to consult a board-certified dermatologist before taking the full plunge.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp citation-sources mntl-article-sources mntl-expandable-block u-article-styles\" data-scroll-offset=\"70\">\n<div class=\"loc toggle-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__wrapper mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"true\"><span id=\"mntl-article-sources__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__heading mntl-text-block\">Article Sources<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc expandable-content\">\n<div id=\"citation-sources__text_1-0\" class=\"comp citation-sources__text mntl-text-block\">Byrdie takes every opportunity to use high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__citation-sources mntl-citation-sources mntl-sources\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ol class=\"mntl-sources__content\">\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-1\">\n<p>Witmanowski H, B\u0142ochowiak K. The whole truth about botulinum toxin \u2013 a review.\u00a0<em>Adv Dermatol Allergol<\/em>. 2019;37(6):853-861.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Skin Concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Anti-Aging<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"recirc_1-0\" class=\"comp recirc mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h2 id=\"recirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp recirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"card-list-1_1-0\" class=\"comp card-list-1 card-list mntl-block l-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"card-list__item_1-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A woman wearing oversized sunglasses a patterned scarf tied around her head and a checkered coat posing against a red background\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anti-aging-skincare-2-edd2ab11f64e4ceba0d4db767c3f0639.webp\" title=\"anti-aging-skincare-2-edd2ab11f64e4ceba0d4db767c3f0639\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anti-aging-skincare-2-edd2ab11f64e4ceba0d4db767c3f0639.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A woman wearing oversized sunglasses a patterned scarf tied around her head and a checkered coat posing against a red background\" title=\"anti-aging-skincare-2-edd2ab11f64e4ceba0d4db767c3f0639\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">This Is the Anti-Aging Skincare Routine Recommended By Both Dermatologists and Aestheticians <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_2-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A person smiling closely featuring a visible lip piercing\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/smile-lines-1-3960bfe1b5c148daa807e1952a7a4ed8.webp\" title=\"smile-lines-1-3960bfe1b5c148daa807e1952a7a4ed8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/smile-lines-1-3960bfe1b5c148daa807e1952a7a4ed8.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person smiling closely featuring a visible lip piercing\" title=\"smile-lines-1-3960bfe1b5c148daa807e1952a7a4ed8\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Can You Really Soften Smile Lines? 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class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A woman with long gray hair one hand touching her hair and the other on her shoulder\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/menopause-2-22bdd503c94748e3b16a4a06ea77cca0.webp\" title=\"menopause-2-22bdd503c94748e3b16a4a06ea77cca0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/menopause-2-22bdd503c94748e3b16a4a06ea77cca0.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A woman with long gray hair one hand touching her hair and the other on her shoulder\" title=\"menopause-2-22bdd503c94748e3b16a4a06ea77cca0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Menopausal Acne Happens, And You Have Options\u2014 Find the Best Treatment For You Here<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_16-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close up of a woman's decollet\u00c3\u00a9 wearing a tank top and necklaces\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chestwrinkles-2c43a6bae89e4637992ac727a02f3915.webp\" title=\"chestwrinkles-2c43a6bae89e4637992ac727a02f3915\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chestwrinkles-2c43a6bae89e4637992ac727a02f3915.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close up of a woman's decollet\u00c3\u00a9 wearing a tank top and necklaces\" title=\"chestwrinkles-2c43a6bae89e4637992ac727a02f3915\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">15 Dermatologist-Recommended Ways to Prevent and Smooth Chest Wrinkles<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">What Botox Looks Like After Years of Use, According to Derms<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">Read this before your first appointment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" 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She previously served as the features editor for Byrdie and currently writes for Time Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and more.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Amanda Montell<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"byrdie writer amanda montell headshot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__633__amanda-montell-633-1491106637-main_image-52dc030d36a04dc1982fe0ebac4f973c.webp\" title=\"cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__633__amanda-montell-633-1491106637-main_image-52dc030d36a04dc1982fe0ebac4f973c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__633__amanda-montell-633-1491106637-main_image-52dc030d36a04dc1982fe0ebac4f973c.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"byrdie writer amanda montell headshot\" title=\"cdn-cliqueinc-com__cache__users__633__amanda-montell-633-1491106637-main_image-52dc030d36a04dc1982fe0ebac4f973c\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nAmanda Montell\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--facebook\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--x\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nAmanda Montell has worked as a beauty editor in Los Angeles for over three years covering hair, skin, and more. She previously served as the features editor for Byrdie and currently writes for Time Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and more.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 28, 2026 09:02AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--fact_checker\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Fact checked by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Anna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.\u00a0\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Anna Harris<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div 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id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/botox-2-39432ebb1376449a8e89bd4740928986.webp\" width=\"1155\" height=\"866\" alt=\"Closeup of a womans lower face emphasizing lips and skin texture\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"botox-2-39432ebb1376449a8e89bd4740928986\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/botox-2-39432ebb1376449a8e89bd4740928986.webp\" width=\"1155\" height=\"866\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Closeup of a womans lower face emphasizing lips and skin texture\" title=\"botox-2-39432ebb1376449a8e89bd4740928986\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Stocksy<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"toc--list-items_1-0\" class=\"comp toc--list-items toc mntl-toc-list toc--2-col\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"toc-container\">\n<p id=\"toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp toc__heading mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/p>\n<div class=\"toc-list__col\"><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"01\"><br \/>\nTrains Your Muscles<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"02\"><br \/>\nWeakens the Muscles<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"03\"><br \/>\nCan Change Your Face<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"04\"><br \/>\nMight Make Skin Visibly Thinner<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"05\"><br \/>\nFewer Wrinkles Form<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"toc-list__col\"><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"06\"><br \/>\nCould Result in Mild Discoloration or Texture<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"07\"><br \/>\nYou May Need Less Over Time<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"08\"><br \/>\nThe Effects Will Last After You Stop<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"09\"><br \/>\nBrightens Skin and Decreases Wrinkles Long-Term<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"10\"><br \/>\nBaby Botox Is Always an Option<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Long-term Botox use can weaken facial muscles, as the neurotoxin temporarily prevents normal muscle movement.<\/li>\n<li>Some patients report thinner skin and mild discoloration after many years of consistent Botox treatments.<\/li>\n<li>Over time, you may require fewer Botox injections as your muscles become less prone to forming wrinkles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Although Botox has been FDA-approved for aesthetic purposes since the 1980s, more and more people are becoming curious about the neurotoxin as the taboo against these injections lessens. The immediate effects are well known, but what&#8217;s not often spoken about are the long-term effects of Botox.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> So, is Botox bad for you? We tapped four leading dermatologists and scoured through clinical studies to get further insight into how these injections may affect us down the line.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mara Weinstein, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist in Rochester, New York.<\/li>\n<li>Debra Jaliman, MD, is a New York City-based dermatologist and author of <em>Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Michele Farber, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.<\/li>\n<li>Patricia Wexler, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist in New York City who specializes in dermatology and dermatological surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Here are nine things you should know about Botox injections and how they impact your body.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Trains Your Muscles <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> After using Botox continuously for years, your muscles will become trained not to make wrinkle-forming expressions as aggressively. &#8220;Once you are used to the feeling of having less movement in the forehead after neurotoxin, you will be more aware of making the movement when the toxin wears off,&#8221; says dermatologist Mara Weinstein, MD.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Becoming more consciously aware of your expressions will help you avoid excess frowning, squinting, and eyebrow-raising moving forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Weakens the Muscles <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you didn&#8217;t move your legs for 20 years, eventually those muscles would shrink and become quite weak. The same thing can happen to the muscles in your face: &#8220;If used regularly, over a prolonged period, without interruption, eventually the muscle will atrophy from lack of use,&#8221; says the legendary dermatological surgeon Patricia Wexler, MD. That&#8217;s not to say your entire face will atrophy. &#8220;As the Botox is injected in discrete locations on the face, eventually only those treated muscles will atrophy, leaving other muscles to maintain full volume,&#8221; Wexler notes.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> So, no, your face isn&#8217;t going to look stone-cold, according to Michele Farber, MD, of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City. &#8220;There are plenty of muscles that are working full time to allow for normal facial expression.&#8221; She adds, &#8220;If given a break from Botox, muscles will regain strength.&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Can Change Your Face <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A 2020 study found that long-term Botox use can trigger permanent changes in a person&#8217;s face, giving them an expressionless appearance. This could lead to a lack of animation and an inability to show facial expressions. The study says that to avoid this, it&#8217;s best to ask for fewer units than recommended.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Might Make Skin Visibly Thinner <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Wexler says that some patients complain of a visible thinning of the skin after many years of Botox use. This might mean exposure of subdermal veins between areas of normal thickness. This isn&#8217;t common, but Wexler says that patients who start Botox &#8220;too early,&#8221; like in their early 20s, can be at risk for this side effect. In these cases, &#8220;The skin of the forehead [can] get prematurely thinner, and the muscles weaker,&#8221; she says. Sometimes, after many years of use, this can even result in the look of heavier brows and eyelids, &#8220;making the toxin more difficult to continue using.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Discussing a proper skin regimen and integrating daily sunscreen can reduce this risk,&#8221; Farber says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Fewer Wrinkles Form <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You can turn that frown upside down (quite literally) with Botox. This ties back into training your muscles, mentioned previously and emphasizes that not all long-term effect of Botox are negative. If you have an &#8216;expressive&#8217; face, as mentioned by double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich, then you&#8217;re an ideal candidate for Botox as a preventative measure. The long-term effect here is never having wrinkles form in the first place.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Could Result in Mild Discoloration or Texture <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Again, atypical, but Wexler says that with the skin thinning, some patients notice &#8220;a visible waviness of the skin overlying the muscles treated,&#8221; as well as discoloration. &#8220;On expression, the forehead may even appear like hills and valleys,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Luckily, this side effect is preventable: &#8220;[It] can be avoided by changing the pattern of injection to give smaller amounts of toxin in a more uniform distribution to get an identical effect without this problem, or stopping the toxin for an extended period,&#8221; Wexler says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> You May Need Less Over Time <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Years of Botox use may mean you&#8217;ll need less and less for maintenance over time. &#8220;With appropriate frequency and amount, your muscles become less strong and you may not need as much Botox or need it as frequently,&#8221; Farber says. &#8220;When your muscles are &#8216;trained&#8217; not to move, it helps with the aging process and preventing wrinkles.&#8221;\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Effects Will Last After You Stop <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Many people fear that their faces will become dramatically wrinkled when they stop Botox. If you choose not to continue, those muscles staying out of use while Botox is active can delay the aging process; it reduces movement when injected, slowing the formation of wrinkles,&#8221; Farber explains. In other words, your skin won&#8217;t develop lines overnight to make up for lost time\u2014you&#8217;ll still enjoy looking years younger relative to your age, depending on how long you kept a Botox regimen.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Brightens Skin and Decreases Wrinkles Long-Term <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aside from what can happen after long-term use of Botox, one thing is for sure: &#8220;If you continuously get Botox for 10-plus years you will certainly look much younger and have fewer wrinkles,&#8221; promises Debra Jaliman, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist and author of <em>Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist<\/em>. &#8220;Your skin will look much smoother and the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles will be greatly diminished.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Weinstein agrees, adding, &#8220;You can age gracefully without having any wrinkles on the forehead, glabella, or around the eyes, when you may have had the propensity to develop them. That\u2019s the beauty of Botox.&#8221; (FYI, the glabella is on your forehead above and between your eyebrows).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Baby Botox Is Always an Option <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If commitment is keeping you from taking the first plunge into traditional botox, you could opt for a more natural alternative. Baby Botox, or Botox for newbies, is simply Botox injections administered in smaller doses. You&#8217;ll come away with a more natural appearance after each session compared to a traditional dose with the same benefits. Cost-wise, there&#8217;s not much difference, but you&#8217;ll experience fewer side effects and the recovery time is minimal. The bottom line: Your best bet is to consult a board-certified dermatologist before taking the full plunge.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp citation-sources mntl-article-sources mntl-expandable-block u-article-styles\" data-scroll-offset=\"70\">\n<div class=\"loc toggle-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__wrapper mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"true\"><span id=\"mntl-article-sources__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__heading mntl-text-block\">Article Sources<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc expandable-content\">\n<div id=\"citation-sources__text_1-0\" class=\"comp citation-sources__text mntl-text-block\">Byrdie takes every opportunity to use high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__citation-sources mntl-citation-sources mntl-sources\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ol class=\"mntl-sources__content\">\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-1\">\n<p>Witmanowski H, B\u0142ochowiak K. The whole truth about botulinum toxin \u2013 a review.\u00a0<em>Adv Dermatol Allergol<\/em>. 2019;37(6):853-861.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Skin Concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Anti-Aging<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/botox-2-39432ebb1376449a8e89bd4740928986.webp\" width=\"1155\" height=\"866\" alt=\"Closeup of a womans lower face emphasizing lips and skin texture\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"botox-2-39432ebb1376449a8e89bd4740928986\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/botox-2-39432ebb1376449a8e89bd4740928986.webp\" width=\"1155\" height=\"866\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Closeup of a womans lower face emphasizing lips and skin texture\" title=\"botox-2-39432ebb1376449a8e89bd4740928986\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Stocksy<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"toc--list-items_1-0\" class=\"comp toc--list-items toc mntl-toc-list toc--2-col\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"toc-container\">\n<p id=\"toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp toc__heading mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/p>\n<div class=\"toc-list__col\"><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"01\"><br \/>\nTrains Your Muscles<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"02\"><br \/>\nWeakens the Muscles<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"03\"><br \/>\nCan Change Your Face<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"04\"><br \/>\nMight Make Skin Visibly Thinner<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"05\"><br \/>\nFewer Wrinkles Form<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"toc-list__col\"><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"06\"><br \/>\nCould Result in Mild Discoloration or Texture<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"07\"><br \/>\nYou May Need Less Over Time<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"08\"><br \/>\nThe Effects Will Last After You Stop<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"09\"><br \/>\nBrightens Skin and Decreases Wrinkles Long-Term<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"10\"><br \/>\nBaby Botox Is Always an Option<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Long-term Botox use can weaken facial muscles, as the neurotoxin temporarily prevents normal muscle movement.<\/li>\n<li>Some patients report thinner skin and mild discoloration after many years of consistent Botox treatments.<\/li>\n<li>Over time, you may require fewer Botox injections as your muscles become less prone to forming wrinkles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Although Botox has been FDA-approved for aesthetic purposes since the 1980s, more and more people are becoming curious about the neurotoxin as the taboo against these injections lessens. The immediate effects are well known, but what&#8217;s not often spoken about are the long-term effects of Botox.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> So, is Botox bad for you? We tapped four leading dermatologists and scoured through clinical studies to get further insight into how these injections may affect us down the line.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mara Weinstein, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist in Rochester, New York.<\/li>\n<li>Debra Jaliman, MD, is a New York City-based dermatologist and author of <em>Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Michele Farber, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.<\/li>\n<li>Patricia Wexler, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist in New York City who specializes in dermatology and dermatological surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Here are nine things you should know about Botox injections and how they impact your body.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Trains Your Muscles <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> After using Botox continuously for years, your muscles will become trained not to make wrinkle-forming expressions as aggressively. &#8220;Once you are used to the feeling of having less movement in the forehead after neurotoxin, you will be more aware of making the movement when the toxin wears off,&#8221; says dermatologist Mara Weinstein, MD.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Becoming more consciously aware of your expressions will help you avoid excess frowning, squinting, and eyebrow-raising moving forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Weakens the Muscles <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you didn&#8217;t move your legs for 20 years, eventually those muscles would shrink and become quite weak. The same thing can happen to the muscles in your face: &#8220;If used regularly, over a prolonged period, without interruption, eventually the muscle will atrophy from lack of use,&#8221; says the legendary dermatological surgeon Patricia Wexler, MD. That&#8217;s not to say your entire face will atrophy. &#8220;As the Botox is injected in discrete locations on the face, eventually only those treated muscles will atrophy, leaving other muscles to maintain full volume,&#8221; Wexler notes.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> So, no, your face isn&#8217;t going to look stone-cold, according to Michele Farber, MD, of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City. &#8220;There are plenty of muscles that are working full time to allow for normal facial expression.&#8221; She adds, &#8220;If given a break from Botox, muscles will regain strength.&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Can Change Your Face <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A 2020 study found that long-term Botox use can trigger permanent changes in a person&#8217;s face, giving them an expressionless appearance. This could lead to a lack of animation and an inability to show facial expressions. The study says that to avoid this, it&#8217;s best to ask for fewer units than recommended.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Might Make Skin Visibly Thinner <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Wexler says that some patients complain of a visible thinning of the skin after many years of Botox use. This might mean exposure of subdermal veins between areas of normal thickness. This isn&#8217;t common, but Wexler says that patients who start Botox &#8220;too early,&#8221; like in their early 20s, can be at risk for this side effect. In these cases, &#8220;The skin of the forehead [can] get prematurely thinner, and the muscles weaker,&#8221; she says. Sometimes, after many years of use, this can even result in the look of heavier brows and eyelids, &#8220;making the toxin more difficult to continue using.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Discussing a proper skin regimen and integrating daily sunscreen can reduce this risk,&#8221; Farber says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Fewer Wrinkles Form <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You can turn that frown upside down (quite literally) with Botox. This ties back into training your muscles, mentioned previously and emphasizes that not all long-term effect of Botox are negative. If you have an &#8216;expressive&#8217; face, as mentioned by double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich, then you&#8217;re an ideal candidate for Botox as a preventative measure. The long-term effect here is never having wrinkles form in the first place.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Could Result in Mild Discoloration or Texture <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Again, atypical, but Wexler says that with the skin thinning, some patients notice &#8220;a visible waviness of the skin overlying the muscles treated,&#8221; as well as discoloration. &#8220;On expression, the forehead may even appear like hills and valleys,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Luckily, this side effect is preventable: &#8220;[It] can be avoided by changing the pattern of injection to give smaller amounts of toxin in a more uniform distribution to get an identical effect without this problem, or stopping the toxin for an extended period,&#8221; Wexler says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> You May Need Less Over Time <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Years of Botox use may mean you&#8217;ll need less and less for maintenance over time. &#8220;With appropriate frequency and amount, your muscles become less strong and you may not need as much Botox or need it as frequently,&#8221; Farber says. &#8220;When your muscles are &#8216;trained&#8217; not to move, it helps with the aging process and preventing wrinkles.&#8221;\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Effects Will Last After You Stop <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Many people fear that their faces will become dramatically wrinkled when they stop Botox. If you choose not to continue, those muscles staying out of use while Botox is active can delay the aging process; it reduces movement when injected, slowing the formation of wrinkles,&#8221; Farber explains. In other words, your skin won&#8217;t develop lines overnight to make up for lost time\u2014you&#8217;ll still enjoy looking years younger relative to your age, depending on how long you kept a Botox regimen.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Brightens Skin and Decreases Wrinkles Long-Term <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aside from what can happen after long-term use of Botox, one thing is for sure: &#8220;If you continuously get Botox for 10-plus years you will certainly look much younger and have fewer wrinkles,&#8221; promises Debra Jaliman, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist and author of <em>Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist<\/em>. &#8220;Your skin will look much smoother and the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles will be greatly diminished.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Weinstein agrees, adding, &#8220;You can age gracefully without having any wrinkles on the forehead, glabella, or around the eyes, when you may have had the propensity to develop them. That\u2019s the beauty of Botox.&#8221; (FYI, the glabella is on your forehead above and between your eyebrows).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Baby Botox Is Always an Option <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If commitment is keeping you from taking the first plunge into traditional botox, you could opt for a more natural alternative. Baby Botox, or Botox for newbies, is simply Botox injections administered in smaller doses. You&#8217;ll come away with a more natural appearance after each session compared to a traditional dose with the same benefits. Cost-wise, there&#8217;s not much difference, but you&#8217;ll experience fewer side effects and the recovery time is minimal. The bottom line: Your best bet is to consult a board-certified dermatologist before taking the full plunge.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp citation-sources mntl-article-sources mntl-expandable-block u-article-styles\" data-scroll-offset=\"70\">\n<div class=\"loc toggle-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__wrapper mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"true\"><span id=\"mntl-article-sources__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__heading mntl-text-block\">Article Sources<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc expandable-content\">\n<div id=\"citation-sources__text_1-0\" class=\"comp citation-sources__text mntl-text-block\">Byrdie takes every opportunity to use high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__citation-sources mntl-citation-sources mntl-sources\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ol class=\"mntl-sources__content\">\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-1\">\n<p>Witmanowski H, B\u0142ochowiak K. The whole truth about botulinum toxin \u2013 a review.\u00a0<em>Adv Dermatol Allergol<\/em>. 2019;37(6):853-861.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Trains Your Muscles <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> After using Botox continuously for years, your muscles will become trained not to make wrinkle-forming expressions as aggressively. &#8220;Once you are used to the feeling of having less movement in the forehead after neurotoxin, you will be more aware of making the movement when the toxin wears off,&#8221; says dermatologist Mara Weinstein, MD.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Becoming more consciously aware of your expressions will help you avoid excess frowning, squinting, and eyebrow-raising moving forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Weakens the Muscles <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you didn&#8217;t move your legs for 20 years, eventually those muscles would shrink and become quite weak. The same thing can happen to the muscles in your face: &#8220;If used regularly, over a prolonged period, without interruption, eventually the muscle will atrophy from lack of use,&#8221; says the legendary dermatological surgeon Patricia Wexler, MD. That&#8217;s not to say your entire face will atrophy. &#8220;As the Botox is injected in discrete locations on the face, eventually only those treated muscles will atrophy, leaving other muscles to maintain full volume,&#8221; Wexler notes.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> So, no, your face isn&#8217;t going to look stone-cold, according to Michele Farber, MD, of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City. &#8220;There are plenty of muscles that are working full time to allow for normal facial expression.&#8221; She adds, &#8220;If given a break from Botox, muscles will regain strength.&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Can Change Your Face <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A 2020 study found that long-term Botox use can trigger permanent changes in a person&#8217;s face, giving them an expressionless appearance. This could lead to a lack of animation and an inability to show facial expressions. The study says that to avoid this, it&#8217;s best to ask for fewer units than recommended.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Might Make Skin Visibly Thinner <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Wexler says that some patients complain of a visible thinning of the skin after many years of Botox use. This might mean exposure of subdermal veins between areas of normal thickness. This isn&#8217;t common, but Wexler says that patients who start Botox &#8220;too early,&#8221; like in their early 20s, can be at risk for this side effect. In these cases, &#8220;The skin of the forehead [can] get prematurely thinner, and the muscles weaker,&#8221; she says. Sometimes, after many years of use, this can even result in the look of heavier brows and eyelids, &#8220;making the toxin more difficult to continue using.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Discussing a proper skin regimen and integrating daily sunscreen can reduce this risk,&#8221; Farber says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Fewer Wrinkles Form <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You can turn that frown upside down (quite literally) with Botox. This ties back into training your muscles, mentioned previously and emphasizes that not all long-term effect of Botox are negative. If you have an &#8216;expressive&#8217; face, as mentioned by double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich, then you&#8217;re an ideal candidate for Botox as a preventative measure. The long-term effect here is never having wrinkles form in the first place.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Could Result in Mild Discoloration or Texture <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Again, atypical, but Wexler says that with the skin thinning, some patients notice &#8220;a visible waviness of the skin overlying the muscles treated,&#8221; as well as discoloration. &#8220;On expression, the forehead may even appear like hills and valleys,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Luckily, this side effect is preventable: &#8220;[It] can be avoided by changing the pattern of injection to give smaller amounts of toxin in a more uniform distribution to get an identical effect without this problem, or stopping the toxin for an extended period,&#8221; Wexler says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> You May Need Less Over Time <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Years of Botox use may mean you&#8217;ll need less and less for maintenance over time. &#8220;With appropriate frequency and amount, your muscles become less strong and you may not need as much Botox or need it as frequently,&#8221; Farber says. &#8220;When your muscles are &#8216;trained&#8217; not to move, it helps with the aging process and preventing wrinkles.&#8221;\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Effects Will Last After You Stop <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Many people fear that their faces will become dramatically wrinkled when they stop Botox. If you choose not to continue, those muscles staying out of use while Botox is active can delay the aging process; it reduces movement when injected, slowing the formation of wrinkles,&#8221; Farber explains. In other words, your skin won&#8217;t develop lines overnight to make up for lost time\u2014you&#8217;ll still enjoy looking years younger relative to your age, depending on how long you kept a Botox regimen.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Brightens Skin and Decreases Wrinkles Long-Term <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aside from what can happen after long-term use of Botox, one thing is for sure: &#8220;If you continuously get Botox for 10-plus years you will certainly look much younger and have fewer wrinkles,&#8221; promises Debra Jaliman, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist and author of <em>Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist<\/em>. &#8220;Your skin will look much smoother and the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles will be greatly diminished.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Weinstein agrees, adding, &#8220;You can age gracefully without having any wrinkles on the forehead, glabella, or around the eyes, when you may have had the propensity to develop them. That\u2019s the beauty of Botox.&#8221; (FYI, the glabella is on your forehead above and between your eyebrows).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 10<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Baby Botox Is Always an Option <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If commitment is keeping you from taking the first plunge into traditional botox, you could opt for a more natural alternative. Baby Botox, or Botox for newbies, is simply Botox injections administered in smaller doses. You&#8217;ll come away with a more natural appearance after each session compared to a traditional dose with the same benefits. Cost-wise, there&#8217;s not much difference, but you&#8217;ll experience fewer side effects and the recovery time is minimal. The bottom line: Your best bet is to consult a board-certified dermatologist before taking the full plunge.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/long-term-effects-of-botox-11894088<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Botox Looks Like After Years of Use, According to Derms Read this before your first appointment. By Amanda Montell Amanda Montell Amanda Montell has worked as a beauty editor in Los Angeles for over three years covering hair, skin, and more. 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