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How Long After Treatment of Botox and Fillers Till Your Face Looks Better?

asked 5 months ago by susan5773
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
Question viewed 458 times
Tags: healing, timing

I'm going on hoildays and wondering if there is a period after your treatment that your face needs to look normal

18 answers to How Long After Treatment of Botox and Fillers Till Your Face Looks Better?

Healing from Botox and Fillers

Hello there, A patient should notice a difference with Botox injections in 3-7 days. There should be little bruising or swelling. With other injectables allow 2 weeks to see the final results and for the bruising and swelling to disappear. Best of luck, Dr. David Alessi

David Alessi, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

I recommend having your botox or fillers 2 weeks before your event

When getting fillers or Botox, I recommend giving yourself at least 2 weeks before and event or other major plans. This is because there is some time required for the botox to start working and for the filler to "settle". Botox can take 5-7 days to start working and it reaches it's maximum peak at 10 days. Fillers work immediately but look better 2 weeks later. This is because they absorb moisture, like an internal sponge. Also, it takes some time for the swelling and... more

Matthew Schulman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

How long after fillers and Botox to look good

I would say 7-10 days. By then the Botox will have kicked in and any small bruises form the injections used for that or the fillers should be gone.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Healing from Botox and Fillers

It can take up to 7 days for botox to kick in so you see some definine changes to your wrinkles. As per fillers, depending on the filler utilized and the area treated, swelling can resolve as quickly as 1-2 days to up to a week.

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Two weeks for full effect of botox

Dear Patient, it takes two weeks for the full effect of Botox. Once your treatment is done, you should be presentable right away. If there are any bruises, you can cover them up easily with makeup. It is normal to have swelling 24 hours after receiving fillers. The results however are immediate. You may have occasional minor bruising depending on the sites injected

Teanoosh Zadeh, MD
Montreal Plastic Surgeon

Time Before Botox and Fillers Improve Wrinkles

Neuromodulators, such as Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin, don't work right away. These office treatments require approximately a few days to a week to see results. These cosmetic procedures last about 3 months. Results with facial fillers, such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, are immediate. However, mild swelling or bruising may be possibly be present for approximately a day to a week, after which you can better appreciate and enjoy your results. The facial fillers may last 6 months to a... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox results in 3-5 days, but schedule 2 weeks before big event

You should see results from your Botox injections within about 3-5 days; Filler results should be seen pretty much immediately, but you will see some swelling which may take a few days to settle out as well. Bruising can occur with any injectable treatment. This is not expected, but does happen. Minimize your risk by avoiding any aspirin or aspirin related products for a week before your treatments. Because of the possibility of bruising, and to allow for... more

Michael Bowman, MD
Montgomery Facial Plastic Surgeon

Healing from Botox only takes a few days

Most patients start to see the effects of their Botox treatment in 2-3 days with maximum effect in about one week. Because there is a small risk of a droopy eyelid which can last up to three weeks, I recommend getting Botox at least three weeks before a big event where you may have pictures taken such as a wedding or a reunion.

James McMahan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

How Long After Treatment of Botox and Fillers Till Your Face Looks Better?

Botox effects peak at 3-5 days but have very little bruising and swelling. Fillers and how quickly you will look good or presentable depend on the following factors. Most importantly, the ability of the MD injecting the fillers to understand and follow the proper aesthetics of facial beauty for the creation of a naturally, more attractive face. There's no inherent magic in any filler. The magic must reside in the aesthetics of the MD to choose the right filler,... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

How long will it take?

Filler results will be immediate, but you may see some additional swelling-this may be more evident in the lips, taking up to 5 to 7 days to settle; botox results will take 10 to 14 days in a first time patient. I have seen some repeat patients see results from botox within 3days.

William Loutfy, MD
Albuquerque Plastic Surgeon

Botox and Fillers time frame for results

It can take up to 2 weeks to see the optimal results of Botox. With facial fillers, there is always a small chance of bruising, which can take 1-2 weks to resolve. I think it is best to plan on having these procedures done at least 2 weeks before a major event. Lana Long, M.D.

Lana Long, MD
Cincinnati Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox/Filler and Holidays

If you've never done Botox or Filler before, then my standard recommendation is doing the treatments 2 weeks prior to a holiday. Botox takes effect for most patients within a few days but may take upto 2 weeks for maximal results. Filler is immediate, but sometimes swelling and bruising can occur which may last for a couple of days. This being said, many patients will do Botox/Filler a couple of days prior to a trip and do just fine but the above advice is a more... more

Christine Malcolm, MD
Alberta Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox and Fillers

Botox usually works within 3 to 5 days after injection but may need up to 10 days until a full effect. The results will last 4 to 5 months. With fillers, you should see the results right away, but may have some swelling. After a few days, as the swelling resolves, you should see the results. Depending on the filler used, the effect should last between 6 months to 1 year. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Recovery from fillers and botox

Most patients are fine the next day and many even the night of the procedure, but don't plan treatment if having a bruise will ruin your holiday and you don't have a week to week and a half of time before your trip. It is rare that patients bruise much, but certain filler treatments are deeper and use wider needles and do have a higher chance of bruising. Avoid blood thinners such as alcohol, Motrin (Advil, Ibuprofen), Aleve, and other non-steroidal antiinflammatory agents,... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox and fillers - how long until they take effect?

Botox, Xeomin or Dysport are the three neurotoxins on the market for cosmetic use. They typically take 3-7 days to take full effect, but some would even advocate waiting a full two weeks before getting any touch-ups. Many also report the neurotoxin starting to take effect as soon as day 1. Now for fillers (e.g Radiesse, Perlane, Restalyn, Juvederm) - the results are pretty immediate. That means you can actually see the difference during the filler application and... more

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Botox and fillers

Botox and fillers area great wya to rejuvenate the face in patient with mild changes. Soem patients bruise depending upon their medication regimen, overall health, skin thickness, genetics, and "luck"( sometimes it is unavoidable to hit small vessels). Usually patients do not bruise from the majority of inejctions. Lower lids nad sometimes lips in my opinion are most prone. Either way a couple of days is all it would take for swelling to come down and 5-7... more

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Avoid Aspirin

The main culprit behind bruising is typically Aspiri, Ibuprofin, and other blood thinning meds. Make sure you are being treated by a Doctor whoc has experience and competency in administering fillers and Botox. I typically give patients SinECCH (arnica compoud) after treatment which they also continue taking every 6 hrs afterwards for the first day. If you have a tendency to bruise avoid doing the procedure right before an event, maybe a week or so before more

Edward J. Bednar, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

www.drbednar.com

Recovery from Botox and Fillers

If you have appropriately administered Botox and filles in reasonable amounts ( as opposed to maximal facial filling as in "Liquid Face Lift" or "Nefertiti lift") you should not have more than minimal swelling for more than a few days at most. If you avoid Aspirin, Advil and other blood thinning medications to avoid bruising and you have your treatment from an experienced Plastic surgeon or dermatologist you should do well.