How Does Metabolism Affect the Life of Your Botox?

Botox and fillers have a varying lifespan that’s unique to the individual. But it’s generally agreed that how long they’ll last for you has at least some bearing on your metabolism. So what does this mean? Can you work out whether this will equate to an overly short or long period and, very importantly, can you do anything about it?

Read on to discover the latest understanding of the relationship between Botox longevity and your metabolism. 

Botox, Metabolism, and Other Crucial Factors

• The key aspects that affect Botox lifespan
• Metabolism and Botox lifespan
• Exercise and Botox lifespan

The key aspects that affect Botox lifespan

The latest scientific research suggests multiple aspects that will determine how quickly the results of Botox or other injectable fillers will fade. While everyone’s body will process them at a different speed, the current knowledge agrees that the main reasons they wear off are:

• The speed of your metabolism
• Your level of muscle mass
• Stress to the body, such as smoking, obesity, excessive alcohol, UV radiation, lack of sleep, and physical inactivity
• Your age
• The type of product used and its strength
• How much exercise you regularly undertake
• Dramatic weight loss 

As you can see, some of these are under your control. Others, such as your age, are not. 

Metabolism and Botox lifespan 

We spend much of our lives trying to speed up our metabolism. We do this through our diet and exercise—if you’ve ever tried to lose weight, get toned, or gain muscle, then you do this by increasing your metabolic rate.

To date, research suggests that a faster metabolism may well burn through the effects of Botox and fillers a little quicker than those with a lower rate. However, this certainly isn’t set in stone—this is mostly anecdotal evidence. 

Yes, it’s true that very fit people with high muscle mass often see the effects fade at a faster rate (although this is still over a matter of months, not weeks). But there are also many (many!) fit and muscular people who see excellent longevity. The thing is, metabolism is also affected by many of the body stresses mentioned above, such as anxiety, lack of sleep, and sun exposure. 

Exercise and Botox lifespan

Again, undertaking hard exercise has no proven effect on how long Botox lasts. While you’ll be advised not to overdo it for a few days after treatment, there’s no reason whatsoever to think that exercise reduces its longevity. 

The key to the length of Botox results is to partner with a truly expert provider. The type used, depth of placement, amount of formula, and—of course—the skill of the practitioner are the key elements to a successful treatment. You must also accept that the effects aren’t permanent, even with the longest-lasting injectables. Top-up treatments are key to retaining results—maintenance boosters are essential, no matter how fast or slow your metabolism. 

The True Key to a Long Botox Lifespan is the Provider. Contact Bayou City Dermatology for the Ultimate Treatment

Now that we know that many things affect how long your Botox (or other injectables) last, we realize that the key to results is your provider. At Bayou City Dermatology, our certified and experienced clinicians work with you to determine the best solution for you. This might include advising an alternative or combination injectable treatment, tweaking the intervals between repeat treatments, or suggesting complementary therapies.

At Bayou City, you’re guaranteed that your personal consultant is passionate about ensuring that you benefit from the best possible results.

Discover more at https://www.bayoucitydermatology.com/cosmetic/botox and book your consultation today.

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