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Why Did Wrinkles Only Softened After Third Botox Treatment?

This is my third treatment with Botox. In the first 2 treatments, I was wrinkle-free for about 6 months. This time, it only softened my wrinkles. Why? Was I not injected with enough? Or in the right place? When I called to ask questions at my plastic surgeon's office, their comment was I have not given the Botox enough time to take affect. It has been almost 2 weeks.

Asked 32 months ago by East Tennessean in Johnson City, TN

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Timing is everything, especially in Botox

Injecting Botox is actually more complicated and technical than many people realize, both lay person and physicians. The way Botox works is temporarily weakening muscles to soften them by blocking a neurotransmitter. What I have observed is that Botox affects people differently. In some people, Botox will last 2 months, in others 8 months. The key issue with Botox is to get a followup treatment early enough so that your lines have not returned. The rationale behind this is that Botox... more

Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Schedule a follow up appointment for Botox assessment

It is great that you notified your plastic surgeon. Although I would generally consider 2 weeks adequate, you may want to ask what they consider adequate amount of time and then schedule a follow up visit for them to evaluate your response.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

The maximum effect of BOTOX is in 2 weeks.

If you haven't seen the results you're used to after 2 weeks, they're not likely going to come. You may have received less units this time. You should make a follow up with your doctor. Dose-adjustments are very common. I like to see all of my BOTOX patients in 7 to 14 days, and I don't charge for dose adjustments. If your doc wants to charge $100 or less to inject more product (at cost), and make you look great, then go for it. I hope this helps, and best regards.