How Long Does Botox Take to Work?

Botox works on dynamic wrinkles - those are wrinkles what occur with contraction of your muscle underneath your skin.  If you have static wrinkles - those that are there even at rest, then you may need a combination of Botox and dermal filler to achieve the best results.  Over time, with continued use of Botox, you may see a marked improvement in the static wrinkles as well.

 

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Botox results take up to 1-2 weeks and last up to 3-4 months in new areas of treatment. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Dr. Emer

Hello, Botox works mostly with wrinkles that occur when you make facial expressions, which is why you are seeing the disappearance of the frown wrinkles but not the ones that show when you do not make an expression. For those, a combination of botox and fillers would probably be required to help see the results you are looking for.

It takes 2 weeks for full effect. Most people will start to see a change within a few days but it still takes 2 weeks for full results. If you want something that kicks in sooner, you may want to consider Dysport. Dysport tends to take effect 1-2 days before Botox, in my experience. I offer both products.The foregoing information provided is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Some patients can appreciate Botox as early as 5 days following treatment.  Typical results will show in 0-14 days post treatment with full effect at 14 days post injection.

Hi there!Botox can start working as early as a 4-5 days after injection however expect your maximum result at day 14. This is a safe and effective treatment for the glabellar area or frown lines that you describe here.Hope this helps!Best wishes, Dr Rupert 

Botox results are dose related, as well as the expertise of the MD/RN doing the treatment. It may be that a slightly higher dose will do a better job at eliminating the muscle activity. If the Botox dose is too low, the muscle activity will not be eliminated completely and the effect of the Botox will not last long. 

In some patients, Botox may begin to work within the first 2-3 days after injection, but I tell most patients to expect to start seeing results around days 5-7, with most results clearly evident by day 10. Each patient is different with respect to the number of required units to achieve a certain result in a given area. In some cases, repeated injections over time may be required to fully eliminate static wrinkles (those not created with active facial expression). The skin creases that develop take time to relax, and in some cases, may never completely resolve. In young patients, this is not typically an issue, and is more common in older patients.
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If you are unable to frown, the Botox has done its job appropriately. The Botox paralyzes the muscle, but does not fill in the lines. You may be a candidate for filler in the static lines you have at rest. 

Thank you for your question about Botox.  It typically takes 7-10 days to see the effects of Botox once it is injected.  I will often have patients follow up in 2 weeks, because that should be the time it takes to have the full effect of treatment.  At that follow up we can assess the treatment and determine if the patient would need any additional treatment.  Treatments are typically spaced every 3-4 months, as this is how long it typically takes for the muscle movement to return.  That time will vary per patient.  To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment.I hope this helps.

Botox typically starts working in approximately 3 days but can take up to two weeks to become fully active. Botox is a neuromodulator meaning that it is treating/preventing the movement that causes the wrinkles, secondarily improving the lines themselves.  After receiving an effective Botox treatment, the movement that causes the wrinkles of concern should be diminished.  For some, Botox needs to be combined with fillers in order to receive full correction.  The older the patient and the longer they have suffered from frown lines, the more likely they are to need additional augmentation with fillers. At your age, I would expect your skin elasticity to provide good correction with the Botox alone. It’s possible that a few additional units could be helpful, but it’s hard to say without seeing you in person. Consulting with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or plastic surgeon would be the best way to determine the proper treatment. Best of luck!