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Steven Wallach, MD answers: How many times do I need Botox for my face?

Which part of my face needs Botox in your opinion?


Steven Wallach, MD
17 days ago

 Botox is best for the upper third of the face. This works best for frown lines of the upper brow area, and the middle furrow region between the eyebrows. This also works nicely on the crow's feet.  It is hard to tell from your photo because you hair covers most of it.

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A: How many times is Botox needed for face injections

Ritu Saini, MD
19 days ago

Hi Shasha,

Botox typically lasts 4-5 months so you would most likely need injections about 3 times per year for the glabella (area between your eyebrows), crows feet around your eyes and the forehead. Botox is also used in the lower face a lot especially around the mouth and in muscles near the jaw to help turn up the corners of the mouth. It tends to last for a shorter period of time in the lower face and around the mouth most likely due to constant movement in those areas. 

The good thing is the more often you get Botox, the less you tend to need because you are inhibiting the formation of deeper lines and wrinkles to some extent in those areas.  It is very difficult to determine what parts of your face would benefit from botox, if any, from this photo. I suggest you visit a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with experience injecting Botox to help you decide if and where it would be beneficial to you. 

Hope this helps!

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