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How Often Do Younger People Need Botox Injections?

I'm a 32-year-old, and I'm thinking of having Botox for the first time. How often do people around my age need to get re-injected? Is it less, since my wrinkles are less severe, than let's say, a 50-year-old's? I wanted to inject Botox in between my eyebrows and maybe a little crow's feet. I have had a lot of sun exposure throughout the years, since I was a ski instructor for many years. I undergo occasional chemical peels to help with my melasma and hoped that some Botox could help with some of the wrinkles.

Asked 36 months ago by Ali M. in new york

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age 25-34 frequency

Frequency of Botox injections

The duration between Botox injections for our patients does not depend on their age or the severity of the wrinkles. Rather, the product itself degrades at a similar rate for all patients and this period is usually between 3-4 months. This does depend somewhat on the location int eh face that is injected as areas with lots of movement (like around the mouth) will need to be injected more frequently. What does change from patient to patient is the number of units used to achieve the desired... more

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Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Age does not make a difference for Botox

Botox does not generally require different frequency of administration based on age. The number of units will differ depending on the muscle mass and depth of wrinkle, but most people, regardless of age, need to have Botox repeated every 4-5 months, sometimes less and sometimes more frequently.

Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

The 'effects' of Botox may vary between patients

On average, most patients will notice that they will see a return of 'dynamic' wrinkles (those created from muscle contraction) by three months after injections of Botox. Some patients do not want to see any movement or appearance of any wrinkles and may feel that Botox only lasts them 2-3 months, while other patients may say that their Botox lasted them 6-9 months, but upon examination you see a fair amount of movement. In general, this is not dependent on age. You may find someone... more

Sanjay Grover MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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Botox, Wrinkle Treatment, Beverly Hills Botox, Los Angeles Botox, Nasal Surgery, Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty

When you have Botox or Dysport treatments, the effects typically last 3-4 months and patients seem to get treatments at 6 month intervals. Your age has less to do with the interval between Botox or Dysport Injections as does your desire to reduce the unwanted lines and wrinkles and keep them away. For them not to appear, treatments at 3-4 months are more likely. If you can tolerate the lines and wrinkles returing in part or fully, treatment intervals could be increased... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox injections

Usually Botox lasts about 4 months but by about the third month you start to see some movment in the muscles.

Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Recommended Requency of Botox Treatments

Regarding: "How Often Do Younger People Need Botox Injections? I'm a 32-year-old, and I'm thinking of having Botox for the first time. How often do people around my age need to get re-injected? Is it less, since my wrinkles are less severe, than let's say, a 50-year-old's? I wanted to inject Botox in between my eyebrows and maybe a little crow's feet. I have had a lot of sun exposure throughout the years, since I was a ski instructor for many years. I... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Less Botox Needed if Muscle Activity Warrants It

Typically, the dose of Botox or Dysport is influenced by the strength of the muscle activity at the site of injection. Stonger muscles warrant higher doses, and weaker muscles warrant lower doses. Even though you are young, if you are troubled by the lines you are seeing around your forehead and eyes, you will likely benefit from botulinum treatment. Starting before these lines become permanently etched in your face is a great way to stay looking young. more

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Randolph Capone, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox approx. every 4-5 mos regardless of age

The frequency with which you get Botox injections should not be based on your age. Often, if someone is new to Botox, they will need to have the procedure done again in as early as 4 months. With repeated injections, the muscles that are being treated by the Botox weaken and the patient will require injections less often to maintain the same level of control.

Arash Akhavan, M.D.

Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

There's no time limit for Botox injections

It's great that you're considering Botox. It will help your glabellar lines and since they aren't severe you'll get a good result. Initially you may need to go every 3-4 months but the more you paralyze the muscle the less frequently you'll need to go.

Christopher L. Hess, MD

Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Botox can help your dynamic wrinkles

Botox can help your dynamic wrinkles. There is no difference in how long Botox lasts depending on age. Botox typically lasts between 3 and 6 months. So, the frequency of injections really depends on how your body responds to Botox and how quickly wears off. Good luck.

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David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Younger people can often have longer intervals between Botox injections

Thank you for your question. While Botox is great for helping reduce the appearance of wrinkles that are already present, I am a firm believer that Botox can be used in a preventative fashion to help prevent the appearance of wrinkles. This can start at any age, but is a great option for those people who use a lot of facial expressions and are prone to develop more permanent wrinkles in the future. Botox lasts for 3-4 months in almost all patients. However, for patients using Botox to... more

Don Mehrabi, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Botox treatment will last 3-4 months

There is no specific answer to your question because each person will resond in a different way. Younger patienst usually have more elastic tissue and result last longer. Your genes, lifestyle, sun exposure, and skin care will dictate the result and effectiveness of the treatments.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Botox timing interval is 3 months on average for all age groups

Ali M., Time intervals between Botox treatments are very similar across all age groups at an average of 3 months. The dosage of Botox that is administered during each treatment is dependent on the strength of the muscles, also not really age dependent. For example, men usually require a higher dosage than women for an area, because in general, their muscles are stronger. Botox will certainly help you with your wrinkles. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist for... more

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

No fixed time frame for Botox injections

Ali, The effects of BOTOX last about 4 months. However this varies based on the individual and individual perception. I recommend the mirror test to my patients. If you are not noticing anything in the mirror, then you don't need more BOTOX. If what you are seeing is bothering you, then it is time to be retreated. I have patients who show up every two and a half months for BOTOX. They are basically telling me that they do not want to see any effect wear off. I have other that show up one a... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Frequency of Botox injections is not age-dependent

The effects of Botox can vary considerably from person to person but on average is from 3-4 months. Since you have never had Botox before, I suggest that after the initial injection, you wait until you begin to notice the effects wearing off before you get another injection. When a person has a series of 3-4 injection sessions before the effects have worn off, 3-4 months apart, we frequently see the effects of Botox lasting longer with each subsequent treatment. I hope this helps. more

Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist

Botox benefit seems to last 4 to 5 months, independent of age

To Ali M., Hi! To smooth the wrinkles, the muscles need to stay partially relaxed. And Botox relaxes the muscles for about 4 or 5 months, whether the wrinkles are superficial or deep. That's why the duration of benefit does not vary much with age. You may need fewer units of Botox during each treatment, since your lines are not deep. The key is to inject the Botox in precisely the right anatomical spots for maximum benefit and also to avoid complications like a droopy eyelid. I would treat... more

George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Botox works great every three months

Most of my patients regardless of their age get their Botox every 3 months. Botox usually wears off at that point. The dose is different depending on how severe your wrinkles are but not the time in between treatments. It is a great preventative measure for future wrinkles. A 50 year old will probably need larger doses to relax and muscle and a comination of fillers to best treat the wrinkles and lack of volume.