Botox resistance
If you've been using Botox for a while but notice that it's not working as well as it used to, you may be experiencing what's known as Botox resistance. When this happens Botox is unable to bind to the nerve endings in the muscles allowing the muscles, and the wrinkles, to remain active. This is more likely to happen in people who receive frequent or high doses of Botox, as their immune systems may become sensitized to the toxin.
Everyone is different. Just like some people swear by paracetamol for headaches and others by Motrin, some patients get better results with Dysport than BOTOX (and vice-versa), even though the two products are very similar. If you have tried one and developed “Botox resistance,” your injector may recommend trying a different formula. However, each individual case is different. So Botox resistance actually describes a situation in which a patient gradually notices lessening or diminished effects from Botoxinjections. In certain situations, the symptoms might subside more quickly, while in others, there might not be much of a difference after treatment.
How to reduce the risk of botox resistance?!
Starting with the lowest effective dose and progressively increasing it as needed will help lower the danger of the development of antibodies. Treatments should be properly spaced out rather than being given frequently. If the effects persist, you might consider changing the frequency to every 4 or 5 months rather than every 3 months.
Do I need to switch up the type of neurotoxin I use at each visit?
If your Botox is working, then there is no need to change brands to see results. There's also some evidence that switching between neuromodulators can help extend results, kind of like developing a “tolerance” for one or the other. So, if you've been all about Botox for years, you might also find that changing to Dysport helps you enjoy longer-lasting results.
What to do if Botox resistance develops?!
Give a gap of 1-2years and then restart.
Does zinc supplement work for botox longevity? Yes. Zinc is known as a “Botox booster” based on a few studies. Zinc has been found to be effective in extending the effects of botulinum toxin injections up to 30 percent. Botox molecule requires a zinc molecule in order to be effective, you want to make sure you have enough zinc to make it effective and last as long as possible.
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