Can You Be Immune to Botox?

Woman lying on field of dandelionsBotox in Cary, NC is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Unfortunately, it does not work for everyone, and it is possible that your body may be immune to the injections. Though Botox comes with a variety of potential side effects, what can you do if it just doesn’t work?

Some patients may have success with their first few treatments, but over time develops immunity to the injections. Others appear to have no success after just the first treatment. Botox resistance can be frustrating, and the fact that some people can become resistant at all is not well known. Before this immunity was discovered, it was assumed that the product was not working due to improper storage or an error with the injection process. This resulted in many women spending a significant amount of money on a product that their body will unknowingly not accept.

Though the number of those who resist Botox is low, it is important to know that there is a chance these injections will not work. If you receive a treatment and don’t experience any effects that you were hoping to, talk to your doctor to help determine if your body is immune.

For Botox in Cary, NC, choose Dr. Donald P. Hanna at Cary Plastic Surgery. Contact us at (919) 233-1933 to schedule your first Botox treatment today.