DOES SKINCARE STILL MATTER IF YOU GET BOTOX®?

Do I need skincare if I have Botox®?

Anon, Hobsonville

I’m often asked this.  The short answer is yes.  In fact, I’d argue that combining Botox® with good skincare and skin treatments is the secret to truly radiant results - not just smooth skin, but healthy skin.

Botox® works by softening lines caused by repeated muscle movement.  It doesn’t improve skin texture, sun damage, hydration, or pigmentation.  That’s where a personalised skincare plan and professional treatments come in.  They target the quality of your skin, while Botox® targets the movement beneath it.

Think of it like ironing a shirt. Botox® takes out the creases, but if the fabric itself is stained, or worn, no amount of wrinkle-smoothing will bring it back to life.  That’s what skincare does.  It restores glow, clarity, and strength to your skin.

At ALLOR, I tailor your skincare and treatment plan around your Botox® cycles.  This might include things like microneedling to stimulate collagen, NCTF® or Profhilo® to hydrate and plump, and skincare products with active ingredients like vitamin C, B and retinol.  The result? Your skin looks fresh even as your Botox® wears off.

So yes, Botox® can help you look rested.  But if you want skin that actually glows - skincare matters.  And it doesn’t need to be overwhelming.  I can help you build a personalised plan that gives your skin exactly what it needs, because loving the skin you’re in truly is the key to looking and feeling your most radiant self.

If you have a question for Dr. Heather you would like answered anonymously, please email askdrheather@allor.co.nz.

Botox®, Prescription Medicine For the treatment of frown lines and crow’s feet around the eyes.  Botox® has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Botox is right for you. Botulinum toxin type A 50, 100, 200 Units. For product information check with your doctor or Consumer Medicine Information on www.medsafe.govt.nz. Click for further details. Allergan, Auckland.