Need More Botox In Forehead After 6 Weeks, Shouldn't It Last Longer?

I am noticing some movement back in my forehead after my first round of Botox 6 weeks ago. I was expecting a time range of more like 6 months! Should I make another appointment for more now or wait until I have full movement? Is this 6 week time frame shorter than normal? Not sure the money is worth it if I have to have 20 units every 6 weeks...

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20 Doctor Answers | Asked by SarahMcK in Dracut, MA

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Botox for forehead lines

Most experienced injectors do not treat foreheads aggressively with Botox, especially on your first visit. It is better to add more units later if necessary rather than use too much to give a frozen or droopy look. Please return to your injector for re-assessment.

Forehead treatment with Botox may only be able to give partial improvement

There are many individuals that can not have all of the forehead treatment without concern of the forehead dropping and affecting the eyebrow and even eyelid position if this phenomenon of forehead sagging had already occurred. These individuals need some function of the forehead to be left intact after Botox to avoid this drop as the forehead helps lift those areas. Keeping this in mind, the physician tries not to inject those danger areas but then partial treatment may induce... more

Botox

It maybe that you are requiring more product than what you were once receiving. Or that getting a little mini touch up between your usualy dose treatments may be a good option. The first time a patient receives Botox they will generally notice the biggest difference. As we get used to our " new look" sometimes we can become over critical of a little movement. Try to space your treatment out between 3-5 months. Getting a few more units after 10 days have passed is not uncommon. more

Botox Fort Lauderdale

Dosage, dilution, & hyper-dynamic muscles are the three key reasons for failure of Botox. You must ask the provider what dilution is being used & how many units you are receiving.

How long does Botox last in the forehead

Much information has been provided by panel members. Quite simply, you should be receiving a longer duration of effects with 20 units of Botox to your forehead. There may be a several factors involved that are contributing to this problem: improper dilution, dosing, placement or possibly a developing resistance. Ideally, you should be holding onto duration/benefits longer as you become more consistent with treatments. It is not recommended to get frequent dosing in... more

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Proper Dosage of Botox in Forehead Important for Lasting Results

The FDA approved Botox for a duration of three months. Granted this is just an average as results will vary for each patient. Some people will see the effects last longer than 3 months and others will experience shorter than 3 months. It may be an issue that you did you receive enough units of Botox in the desired area, which in this case is your forehead. At Contour Dermatology we typically require 20 to 50 units for the forehead. I also have all of my patients... more

Botox Length of Effect

Thank you for your question. For the majority of patients Botox generally lasts three to four months, however anywhere from two to six months is not uncommon. Botox wearing off at six weeks is a little earlier than expected and there may be several reasons for this. Receiving too little Botox or not having the Botox injected directly into the muscle belly may result in shorter lengths of effect. However, some patients will still experience shortened results despite appropriate... more

How long does Botox last...

Botox usually lasts about 3-4 months. Even though the administration of the Botox should be the same from office to office, there is definitely some variation in how physicians reconstitute it and how long they keep it on the shelf. If you are experiencing movement after 6 weeks then you should speak with your physician about your concerns. Sometimes a touch-up can be performed. If it continues to be a problem, then try a different office. Only... more

How long should Botox last in the forehead?

There are several factors that determine how long Botox (or Dysport) will last, including the dose, the size of the muscle, and the intensity of effect that is desired. For most facial regions including the forehead, 3-4 months would be typical and 6 months unusual. The first time, the dose is an educated guess so the fact that your effect wore off sooner than desired will be used to help determine the dose the next time. It is also important to consider what sort of effect is desired -... more

Duration of Botox Results

Botox typically last for 3-4 months in most patients for forehead and eye wrinkle treatment. Results appear after several days. The facial muscles are temporarily immobile for several weeks then gradually regain movement. The wrinkles after Botox Cosmetic do not suddenly return, but rather you will see some facial movement before the 3-4 month time frame. Every patient responds differently and may have shorter or longer duration of results. Lastly, some patients may require more... more