When Botox Doesn't Work: 3 Common Factors and How to Resolve Them
What is the most common reason that Botox doesn’t work? Usually, it is because too few units were applied. For many people, a “light” Botox treatment is just not enough to achieve the desired results. The second factor affecting the results of a Botox treatment is the fluctuation, or change of dosage needs that are seen with repeat Botox treatments. This is directly related to the fact that the Botox dosage requirements commonly change over time, requiring higher dosages of Botox to get the same effect. For example, some clients may be satisfied with 10 or 15 units in a particular area during their first few treatments, only to be frustrated that they don’t see the same effects on subsequent treatments with the same dosage. Reasons for this change in required dosage include a natural resistance that the body builds to the Botox ‘proteins’ as well as an enhanced nervous…