Did I get enough Botox? (photos)

Thank you for your question and pictures.  Six days May be a little too early for the final results.  That said, you may indeed need a few more units to fully correct your concerns.  Also keep in mind that not all lines can be fully resolved in all patients.  I would wait a few more days then if not resolved ask your PS to give you a few more units and then see what happens.

Thanks for your question! Given the timing of your injections, it’s probably too soon to tell if the Botox has completely taken effect. I tell my patients that Botox becomes fully effective anywhere from 10-14 days after their appointment. I recommend waiting for a couple of weeks, and if you are still unsatisfied with your results, schedule a follow up appointment with your injecting physician. Good luck!

Botox takes 10-14 days to see optimal results. If you are unhappy after this time, I suggest consulting with your dermatologist for further evaluation, and continued treatment. Best, Dr. Emer

Botox dosages vary per provider with their experience.  I recommend to my patients to wait 2 weeks before evaluating the effect of the medication.  If you still have motion of the muscles at the end of 2 weeks, I would return to the provider.The lines did not get there in 6 days, it will take them longer than 6 days to go away.Best of luck,

Thank you for your question mommieof4mlh. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression such as those between the brows and on the upper forehead. The pivotal studies demonstrated that using a dose of 20 units in the glabella to treat the vertical 11's seen when one frowns allows patients to enjoy their results for 3-4 months. The peak effect was seen at 14 days after the treatment. For my patients I use at least 20 units in the glabella and have them return two weeks after their treatment to take after photographs to assess the results. We take standardized photographs at rest and with facial expression. One must understand that Botox relaxes muscles so after a treatment, the muscles will not contract completely and the lines formed from muscle contraction will be less deep with expression. If lines are apparent at rest, however, they may or may not be improved with Botox, depending on the depth. Please follow up with your doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!