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How Long Does It Last?

asked 1 year ago by tem4syl in El Cajon, CA
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
Question viewed 1,228 times
Tags: crows feet, duration, last

botox for crows fert how long does it last

27 answers to How Long Does It Last?

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How Long Does Botox for Crow's Feet Last?

Hi tem.  If you have Botox injected regularly then the effects in this area should last 3-4 months.  If you do it very sporadically or if you "smile with your eyes" with very strong muscles at the corners of the eyes, then you may not see the effects for the full 3-4 months. Botox (and Dysport) duration are in part affected by the normal range of muscular activity in the area injected.  This is why there is variability from patient to patient. more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

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How long does Botox last?

Botox typically lasts three to four months. In some patients, it appears to last longer because the injected muscles atrophy while the Botox is active. Overly diluted Botox often has a much shorter effectiveness.
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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How Long Does Botox Last

Botox for crows feet typically lasts between three to four months. However this is an approximate average time frame and can vary depending on physiological differences among individuals. Some people experience longer lasting results with Dysport, which is a Botox alternative. Sometimes it lasts as long as Botox. And in others, it lasts longer. Dysport has fewer proteins surrounding the core molecule which may account for the difference in its performance. more
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox works for crow's feet

Generally speaking Botox lasts about three to four months around the eyes. I have been seeing alot of "blackberry botox" which is botox from squinting your eyes! Botox works really well for this area. Remember this is an art and the skill of the injector is very important.
Michele S. Green, MD

New York Dermatologist
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Botox lasts for 14 weeks on average

I have some patients whose muscles tend to wake up only after four and a half months, very rarely five, and some who don't seem to maintain a result more than two months, but most have muscle relaxation for three and a half months. Very few patients come back and say that there Botox lasted for a year, but there not in my office monthly prior to that time checking the Botox effectiveness. It is possible that those patients who only notice it wearing off after a year, had retrained their... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Botox or Dysport for Crows Feet

Typically the effects after Botox or Dysport treatments lasts 3 to 6 months. At my New York practice, many patients come in every 4 months for their Botox injections (before the Botox / Dysport completely wears off). This has been a successful approach for administering Botox or Dysport for the treatment of crow's feet or periorbital wrinkles.
Amiya Prasad, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox typically lasts 3-4 months

Botox typically lasts 3-4 months, and with regular maintenance treatments, effects can last even longer.
Anatoli Freiman, MD

Toronto Dermatologist
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Botox for crow's feet lasts 3 to 4 months (but the lines may not disappear right away!)

Botox for crow's feet works, but it's actually more complex than it may seem. Everyone has different crow's feet patterns with different underlying muscles, and different lines that may bother them the most. Choose your board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon injector carefully. Remember: Botox weakens muscles. It does NOT SMOOTH SKIN by itself. Botox needs to be active and in place for some time in a row without wearing off, before moderate to deeper lines can... more
Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH

Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ArtofDermatology.com

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Botox results

Botox treatments for Crow's feet will last for approximately three to four months. There is certainly variation amongst patients, with some individuals demonstrating results for up to six months, and others with results for less than three months. This variability is typically due to the severity of the Crow's feet and the degree of muscle activity.
Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD

Buffalo Plastic Surgeon
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The Average is well known

For the average patient, with noticeable Crow's Feet lines with smiling and some that still remain at rest, Botox in this area will last 3-4 months, as the other posts here have stated. There are patients in which it will last longer and those in which it will hang aroud longer. Each patient's metabolism rate is different. There are a number of factors that can affect that rate: the activity of that muscle, other health conditions, and even general health or emotional stress. There... more
Manu Gujrati, MD

San Jose Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Duration of Botox in Crow's Feet Treatment

Hi Tem, Botox and Dysport in the crow's feet area longevity varies from 3-5 months depending on the dose, the patient, and the injector.  It may not last long enough for you to read all of the responses to your question from the physicians here on RealSelf.  Choose your injectiong phsycian most carefully. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How to make your Botox last as long as possible?

As mentioned by many of my talented and trusted colleagues, on average Botox should give you a 3-4 month block of the Orbicularis muscle(Crow's feet). Factors that influence duration include quality of the activation of the Botox. We have a strict policy on activation with injection within 4 hours of reconstitution. Lastly, techniques are critical. Be sure your injector is talented at their craft. Injecting deep on the bone versus in the subcutaneous plane , where in the muscles... more
Charles Virden, MD

Reno Plastic Surgeon

www.virdenmd.com

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Botox for Crows feet.

Botx should lasts between 3-4 months and if you have it at regular intervals, the effects can last closer to 6 months.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox effects are variable - but mostly 2-3 months

Botox has a variable effect on each patient.  Some patients get 2-3 months of effect; some it lasts longer and some need higher treatment doses.  It depends on you and it depends on the technique, but most patients get a good effect with an experienced practioner.
Jay Calvert, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Duration of Effect using Botox for Crow's Feet

The effects from Botox injections (or any other neuromodulators such as Dysport) will typically last from three to six months and will rarely last much longer. This is true for the majority of the locations throughout the face where Botox may be injected. The number of units injected can also influence the duration of its effect. In my experience, the results of treating crow's feet with Botox tend to not last as long as other areas of the face.
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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Botox for Crow's Feet

Botox works by temporarily softening the underlying muscles which reduces the overlying creases or wrinkles which normally occur with movement of the muscles.  In general, Botox works for anywhere from 3 to 5 months in most people.  The lucky few can even have effects longer than 5 months and some shorter.  If you give more information for your question, we may be able to give you more specific information.   Good Luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Botox for Crow's Feet

The average duration of effect for Botox in the crow's feet is about 3 months.  Patients who receive Botox on a regular basis can have some disuse atrophy which makes the effect of Botox seem to last longer.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How Long Does It Last?

It is a variable time issue. dependent on # of units injected, injection techniques, time between reconstitution, depth of crow's feet. In general I believe between 2 to 6 months range. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Botox Duration of Action

Normally Botox treatments last around 3-4 months in the average individual. There is also some dependence on what area is being treated with botox and how many units were injected at the time of treatment.
John M. Hilinski, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for crow's feet

Botox is a great treatment for crow's feet. It usually lasts about four months, although I like to see patients back by the third month before it completely wears off.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Duration of effect of Botox Crow's Feet

Botox treatments to crow's feet typically lasts 3 to 4 months. There is a sub-population of patients in whom treatments last 4 to 6 months and others whose treatments last 2 to 3 months.
Anifat Balogun, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How long does botox last?

The average duration of effect after Botox injections is approximately 3-4 months.  In athletes who engage in regular strenuous exercise, the duration may be shorter.  
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Again, much depends on your subjective assessment of your treatment.

Typically it is 3 to 4 months.  However, I do have patients who tell me it last for them a year and others may return to the office in 2 months for a top off.  Much of this is subjective.  For this reason, I do not send out reminders cards saying: "Its been 4 months, time to come back in for retreatment."  Instead I encourage patients to do the mirror test-it you walk by the mirror and things are good, you are not ready for retreatment.   more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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BOTOX® will last 3 to 4 months

BOTOX® will last 3 to 4 months before it starts to wear off.   After that time the muscle action of the area the BOTOX® was injected in to will slowly return.  It can be 6 to 9 months before the effects have completely dissipated..
Brian Windle, MD

Everett Plastic Surgeon
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3-6 months

The number of months Botox will last depends on a number of factors. Obviously, the more units placed in the area, the longer Botox will last. There is individual variation too. Botox will not last as long in people who squint and a corollary is that it lasts longer in people who are stoical and don sunglasses. The expertise of the injector is a factor. It also seems that the more concentrated the Botox ( less diluted), the longer it lasts. Some claim ( I do) that Dysport lasts a bit longer... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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How long does Botox last?

While it varies by person, the clinical effect in most patients lasts about 4 months but it may be a short as 3 months or as long as 6 months.
Joseph Campanelli, MD

Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Duration of Botox

There is some variation among patients, and the number of units administered may also be a factor.  With that said, most patients show results for three months, and some show results for four months.
Michael McCracken, MD

Boulder Oculoplastic Surgeon

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