How long does Botox last?

How long does Botox last? What determines how long it will work for me?

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16 answers to “How long does Botox last?”

A: Botox lasting effects

William J. Hedden, MD

Botox will typically last 3 to 4 months, although some of our patients have had it last as long as 6 months. Most patients find that the more they have Botox treatments, the longer it lasts. This is also true for dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, etc.

A: What determines how longBotox lasts?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Despite its fierce reputation Botox is actually a very fragile toxin which begins to lose its potency slowly from the moment it has been mixed and much faster if kept at room temperature or warmer for too long or  if shaken. To make sure your Botox lasts (4-6 months or longer) make sure your Plastic... more

A: Botox duration of action ranges between 3-6 months

Lavinia Chong, MD

When you request a Botox treatment, you should probably ask how many units you are receiving and how the bottle was reconstituted or mixed.  This info will allow you to predict how long the blockade will remain.  For individuals who have a moderate thickness of their scowl muscles the blockade can be... more

A: Botox lasts around 3 months usually

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, Usually, Botox lasts about 3 months, but in people who have had it many times before, the results can last less time. It might also not last as long when overly diluted or old.

A: Botox lasts 3 months, Give or Take

Stephen Prendiville, MD

Botox lasts for 3 months give or take.  Patients who return for treatment before signs of muscle activity return, (and who continue to do so over the course of several years) tend to develop greater longevity from the product. The best idea for a patient is to become educated on the dose (in units) that... more

A: Botox lasts longer the more you use it

Tracy Kuykendall, MD

Botox is one of the cosmetic treatments I enjoy most. Almost every patient is happy! Most of my long-term users notice that the more they use it, the longer it lasts. This is because if you do not use your muscle, it actually decreases in size (making it harder to make those frowns!)

A: BOTOX longevity

Benjamin Barankin, MD

Botox longevity depends on a few things, but typically lasts 3-6 months. After having BOTOX several times in a row, most people find BOTOX to last approximately 6 months. As well, the more units of BOTOX injected, the longer the BOTOX lasts to some degree. 

A: Botox longevity

William  Bruno, MD

Botox is an injectable chemical that can diminish the appearance of facial wrinkles for approximately 3-4 months.  It works by weakening the muscles of the forehead and eye area (crow's feet) thereby relaxing the overlying skin in those areas making the appearance of wrinkles less deep.  Although... more

A: Botox lasts for 3-4 months

Steven Hacker, MD

Botox typically lasts for 3-4 months but there is always some individual variability. Also, there is a separate theory that over time, repeated treatments results in a duration of effect lasting longer than 3-4 months.  

A: Botox has a variable duration of action in different people

Scott Trimas, MD

Botox has a variable duration of action in different people. The average duration of action is about 3-4 months, however, it can last up to six months especially in the forehead  area and the region between the eyes. In some areas such as arround the crows feet of the eyes typically three to four months... more

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