How Long Before Botox Completely Wears Off?

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Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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How long does it take for Botox to completely wear off? I had Botox injected almost 5 months ago, and I can tell that it is still not out of my face yet. I do not like the results, I had been getting the injections for about a year and a half, and now I just want it gone.

9 answers to How Long Before Botox Completely Wears Off?

Unlikely for 5-month-old Botox to have any effect

It's unlikely that Botox injected 5 months ago is still having any effect. Botox results typically last about 3-4 months with slightly longer durations capable in situations where the patient is consistently using the product. If it looks or feels like the Botox is still active, it may be because muscles that are relaxed with repeated Botox usage can weaken. This in turn means you need less Botox for the same effects or can go slightly longer between treatments.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Botox gone before 5 months

Your question is an interesting one. Unlike dermal fillers, which must stay around to maintain the effect, Botox is actually gone in a matter of days. What is does is disrupt the connection between the nerve and the muscle, causing the relaxation effect. It takes about 3-4 months for the body to re-establish the connection, so it is this recovery process and not the longevity of the Botox itself that determines the duration of action. If you are still seeing the effects at 5 months, I can't... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Botox and time it disappears

Botox usually lasts for about 4 months. I usually have patients come back at about the 3.5 month mark so that the effects do not completely disappear. In some inidividuals it can last longer.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The duration can be variable depending on several factors

There are several factors that determine how effective Botox is and how long it lasts. 1. Only about 80% of patients respond to Botox 2. Although most patients see the result within a week. In some patients the full effect is not observed until 1 month. 3. Older patients don't respond to Botox as well as younger patients. 4. In approximately 25% of patients, Botox is still effective after 4 months. 5. Women generally respond better to Botox than men. 6. Each individual will respond slightly... more

A. Peter Salas, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Botox effects vary in their longevity.

Dear nndoll Theoretically, all of the neuromuscular junctions blocked by Botox are replaced by 4 months. However, so of the effect that we see clinically is due to muscle atrophy and some of the effect is due to muscle retraiining. As a result, even though Botox is theoretically no longer present, you still are seeing the effects of treatment, However, there effects will eventually also resolve. I have patients who tell me at three months they need retreatment and others who feel that... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox will wear off after 4 to 6 months

The effects of Botox can last anywhere from four to six months. If you have been using it for an extended period, the effects will last longer. The botox itself usually stops working after about four months, but the wrinkles may take longer to return especially if you have used for a long time. It will wear off eventually.

Robert M. Jensen, MD
Medford Plastic Surgeon

It usually wears off in 4 months or less, but sometimes can last slightly longer

Thanks for your question. In almost all cases, Botox wears off in 3-4 months. I have rarely heard and seen cases of Botox lasting longer, but that is easily the exception and NOT the rule. In your case, I would just be a little more patient and I would feel fairly comfortable in saying that by month 6, all of it should be gone. Botox works by chemically denerving the muscle-nerve junctions, so working out these muscles won't speed things up. However, Botox is never permanent and your... more

Don Mehrabi, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist

You are almost there!

Botox is rated for up to 6 months, but there is some variability- ranging from 3 to about 7 or 8 months. The good news is that you are at the end of the expected lifespan of the treatment, and so you can finally exhale. sek

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Botox wears off in 4 months.

To nndoll, Hi! In the neck, it lasts even less. So I am assuming that whatever you don't like is not because of Botox. I suggest you go to a board certified plastic surgeon and have her or him evaluate you.