Why Did my Botox Only Last Two Months in Forehead?

asked 4 months ago by JudeLaw
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: crows feet, forehead, 2 months post-op, longevity

I had my second Botox treatment about 2 and 1/2 months ago in my forehead and crows feet. I can now move my forehead again completely. Isn't it suppose to last longer? I only waited 4 months between each treatment. My crows feet are not as bad though. But it's completely gone in my forehead do I need more Botox next time so it lasts longer?

7 answers to Why Did my Botox Only Last Two Months in Forehead?

Botox in the forehead -what is a standard duration

Being that you are reporting good outcomes and expected duration for the eye area, it would seem that your forehead did not receive enough product. Another factor is placement of the injections. Being that the forehead muscle is one, broad muscle, technique, dosing, and spread are important factors in order to maintain a minimum of three months duration. Most consistent users will report a longer duration and/or less product required as with future treatments. We... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

Botox duration can vary up to four months

Not all treatments last the same, even with the same provider. I have noticed that using the same number of units in the same areas of my same patient, that usually their effect is the same in duration but occasionally a patient gets less duration. There may be other factors involved of which we're not aware. The company's insert indicates 8 to 12 weeks duration is the norm but clinically we hope up to four months. So two to two and a half months is not abnormal. see video

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Is Duration of Effect Related to Dose of Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin?

There is a clinical correlation between dose and duration of botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) up to a point. This means that the effect of a very tiny dose of botulinum toxin is usually diminished well before the effects of large doses. Once a certain dose is reached, administering more drug does not increase duration further. The actual duration of effect will vary from patient to patient.

Brian Biesman, MD
Nashville Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.drbiesman.com

Botox in the Forehead

Greetings~ The length of time that Botox can last can vary greatly between patients as well as different areas on the same patient. The forehead is an area that most injectors would prefer to under treat rather than over treat to avoid any possible side effects of brow heaviness or droopy brow or eyelids. Unfortunately, when different areas wear off at different rates it doesn't fit in to our busy schedules and lives. We want all of the areas we treat to ideally be... more

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Botox longevity

Typically botox lasts about four months, however, sometimes it may not last as long. I have found that if it wears off between injections a touch-up can enhance the results and can it help it last the expected time.

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox and results

Botox effects do wear off and by 4 months it is usually needed again. Many patients I see have some fucntion resturn in 2-3 months and I encourage them to keep up with treatment so the lines do not get too deep.