Botox After a Facelift: Why It Matters More Than You Think
A beautifully performed facelift restores structure, repositions descended tissues, and sharpens the jawline and neck—but it doesn’t stop facial movement. And that’s exactly why Dr. Lara Devgan encourages patients to think of Botox as a natural extension of their surgical results, not an optional add-on.
A facelift elevates the deeper layers of the face and tightens the muscular and ligamentous support system, giving you a smoother, more youthful contour. But expression lines—those etched-in creases from years of smiling, frowning, squinting, and raising your brows—form in the dynamic layer of the face. Surgery doesn’t interrupt the movement patterns that create them, and even the most refined lift won’t erase lines across the forehead, between the brows, or at the crow’s feet.
This is where Botox becomes a strategic tool. By relaxing overactive muscles after surgery, Botox helps maintain the smooth, lifted appearance you achieve in the operating room. It prevents the return of deep furrows, softens residual fine lines, and protects the integrity of your surgical outcome. In other words, it supports what the surgery gave you—longer, smoother, and more naturally.
Dr. Devgan views injectables not as “extra,” but as part of a holistic longevity plan. A modern facial rejuvenation journey is rarely one-dimensional. Surgery restores architecture; Botox refines motion; skincare and energy-based treatments optimize texture, tone, and quality. Together, these elements create results that are elegant, durable, and deeply authentic.
For patients who want their facelift to age gracefully with them, Botox isn’t a luxury. It’s a smart, synergistic decision that keeps the face looking refreshed—not different, just beautifully maintained.
