Is 2 weeks worth of Botox results normal?

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A: Two weeks should be the BEGINNING of the Botox result.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi. Of course, I cannot be sure what's wrong. But if you repeatedly like the result, and it only lasts a couple of weeks, the most common cause is that your doctor is not using enough Botox. You must be getting very few units. Botox results should last a good 4 months or more, and it is... more

A: Botox Longevity

By Trevor M. Born, MD - Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Dear Amy WB, Botox should last 3 to 4 months. It is dose dependent- the more botox the more muscle weakness and the longer it lasts. Botox's maximum effect is around 2 weeks and then the weakness of the muscles whould be present for 3 to 4 months, You may be resistant to Botox which is rare. ... more

A: It's Not You

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

The potency of the Botox and how much is injected determines the length of the result. Many practitioners of Botox will freeze the vial if the entire vial isn't used. The problem with this is that the toxin loses it's potency. The second issue is the amount of Botox, or the number of units... more

A: Maybe it's you, not the Botox

By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

While in most people Botox should last 3-4 months, there is a small subset in which the effect is much shorter. Your body may be finding ways to get around the temporary paralysis of the muscle quicker than the norm. You mention that this is not the first time this is happened. If you have had the same result... more

A: Heck no!

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Botox is rated to last for 6 months. I have seen results lasting between 4 and 7 months. Two weeks is not at all normal.

A: Botox effect should last 4 to 6 months

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Amy The only reason you BOTOX you last for 2 weeks would be inadequate dose. Someone is pulling your leg regarding the treatment they are providing for you. This is a good time to review what makes a legitimate BOTOX injector. First, make sure that you are being treatment by a licensed... more

A: Botox Lasting Only Two Weeks

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Amy, Botox would not be the number one facial cosmetic treatment if results lasting only 2 weeks was the norm. Either not enough Botox is being used, or it is not being injected into the muscles properly. I hope that you are not spending much money. Sometimes "you get what you pay... more

A: How many units are you getting?

By Francisco Canales, MD - Sonoma Valley Plastic Surgeon

Hello Find out exactly how many units you are getting. Botox results are dose dependent and should last a lot more than 2 weeks. Some practices advertise Botox "by the area" . That means that you pay a certain price for "an area" but you don't know how much Botox you got. It... more