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Wrinkles Have Returned Only a Few Months After Botox, Is That Normal?

asked 7 months ago by naomig
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 308 times
Tags: 3 months post-op, not working

I had botox a few months back and now I can see the wrinkles come out again, which means my botox doesn't work anymore.

18 answers to Wrinkles Have Returned Only a Few Months After Botox, Is That Normal?

Botox Lasts About 3-4 Months.

Hi Naomi. Yes, unfortunately Botox results are not permanent. Your injector did not go over expected duration with you? It's always disappointing to learn that patients have not been properly educated about their treatments before they leave. Or at the very least that they are not given a handout that explains what to expect after treatment. For our Dysport and Botox patients, we let them know that full effect should be seen within 7 days and we bring them... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

Botox normally lasts for up to four months or less

Some patients only receive two months of benefit from Bototx and others up to four. Of course, there are those who obain less and others, more, of a duration. Three months is very normal. There might be some longer duration if the provider gives you more units of botox but this might increase the risks so they are probably giving you an adequate dose, but they should tell you if you are getting enough or should try some more units the next treatment. see video

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox lasts 3 months

Botox lasts approximately 3 months, after this you should return to your baseline, meaning your wrinkles will return. Consistent treatments (usually 3-4 times per year) is necessary to continue the effect.

Melanie D. Palm, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox

Thank you for your question. Yes, Botox is not permanent.. usually lasts 3-4 months depending on the patient so it is normal to see the effects where off. Best to have good communication with the doctor who is injecting the Botox for you and see what other options you have for a longer result. Good Luck!

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Wrinkles Have Returned Only a Few Months After Botox, Is That Normal?

That's correct. Neurotoxins like Botox, Dysport and Xeomin have effects that last for 3-4 months on average.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox

Botox is one of the substances that falls into a group of medications that physicians call neuromodulators. These neuromodulators treat wrinkles that develop as a result of underlying muscle movement For most people the effects of these treatments last only for 3-4 months. If your wrinkles are returning it means that the Botox is wearing off. If you are pleased with the result of the prior treatment you may want to have a repeat treatment. It is common for patients to... more

Paul Carniol, MD
Summit Facial Plastic Surgeon

Normal Botox Reaction

Your body naturally metabolizes the Botox after a few months. Botox typically lasts three to four months for the average person, depending on dosage.

Ava Shamban, MD
Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon

Usually, Botox lasts 3-6 months

Botox usually lasts 3-6 months. So, yes this may be normal. You may want to try Dysport next time.

Robert Strimling, MD
Las Vegas Dermatologist

Possible Antibodies

It is possble that you are developing antibodies to the Botox protein. This is an unsual problem, and probably occurs less frequently than was feared when Botox first came out. Usually, patients require less Botox treatments, the more often they are injected. In fact, this afternoon I treated two patients back to back whose Botox lasted nine months. They both have been getting injected for 6 years. This is certainly unusual, but we all have seen patients like this. What is felt to happen is... more

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Botox lasts for several months

Botox usually lasts for 3 to 6 months. Everyone is different. It doesn't make the wrinkles go away, only to ease the muscles and create a more youthful appearance. It may be time to consider another treatment and to see your dermatologist or plastic surgeon again if you were pleased with the result.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

How long does Botox last?

You were not specific as to how many months it took for your Botox to wear off but typically patients get about three months and occasionally one is lucky enough to get a fourth month of benefit. As with every medication there can be a degree of variation from person to person. As long this is the general time frame I would not expect anything otherwise if I were you.

Ted Brezel, MD
Long Island Dermatologist

Duration of Botox Effect Varies

The effects of Botox diminish over time, with most patients needing a repeat treatment after 3-6 months. There are several factors that will determine how long your botox will last: the amount injected, the strength of the muscles injected, and the location of the injections. Often, after several treatments, you will not need botox as frequently. This occurs because your muscles get out of the "habit" of contracting.

Naomi Donnelley, MD
Santa Barbara Dermatologist

Botox and the return of wrinkles

The effect of Botox in reducing or eliminating wrinkles will usaully last for 3 to 4 months. When Botox is used to decrease sweating the effect will last up to 6 months. With repeated use, the muscles in an area can be come progressively weakened and therefore the injections can be spaced out over a longer time interval.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD
San Jose Plastic Surgeon

How long does botox last

Typically botox only lasts 3-4 months early on. after a number of injections on a regularly basis, you will normally get extra duration of effect.

Rick Rosen, MD
Norwalk Plastic Surgeon

How long does Botox last

Botox typically lasts 3-4 months, average. Please remember, this is the average, meaning some people's effects will last less, and fortunate people, may go about 6 months before needing another treatment. Your statement said, "a few months back", leading me to believe you'd be right in that average timeframe. If you liked your results, head back to your injector and get another treatment.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD
Las Vegas Dermatologist

www.lakesdermatology.com

Botox and The Returning of Wrinkles

Botox typically lasts from 3-6 months. If your treatment was within this time frame and your wrinkles are back, this is perfectly normal. That's the good and the bad about Botox. If you love it, it goes away. If you don't like it, it also goes away. It's time to return to your injector especially if you were pleased with your results!

Sheri G. Feldman, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Few month-yes right on schedule

As I tell my patients, I do not send out a reminder card for you to return for BOTOX service. You will know one day looking in the mirror. That time frame varies with personal preference. However, BOTOX is maximal at 3 weeks and then it slowly begins to fade in effectiveness. At some point you become aware of this. It might be at 3 months, it might be at 6 months. However there is nothing surprising about being aware of its effects fading at 3 months. more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

There is considerable variation on the duration of Botox

Botox may last longer in some individual than others. If Botox is not lasting more than two months, you may want to try Dysport in a 4 to 1 unit conversion or the new Xeomin.