In an Instagram video, Britney Spears said she had gotten Botox for 10 to 15 years and had stopped, as RealSelf reported. Plenty of people take a break from Botox for their own reasons: cost, a pregnancy, a wish to look a little more like themselves, or simply curiosity.
What happens when you stop Botox
Nothing dramatic. Botox wears off gradually, usually over a few months, and the muscles slowly return to normal movement. Lines come back to what they would have been; stopping doesn’t make you age faster. If you want to taper instead of stopping all at once, ask your injector about a lighter dose first.
What New Yorkers try instead
Non-injectable treatments won’t freeze movement, but many people use them to keep skin smooth and bright. Here’s what they typically cost in Manhattan, based on prices practices publish on NYC Hot List:
Microneedling: about $397 per session (56 practices)
Facials: about $160 per treatment (133 practices)
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This article is for information only and is not medical advice. NYC Hot List reports what celebrities have said publicly; we don’t speculate about procedures they haven’t discussed.