Does Botox last longer/have better effects on older or younger people? (Photo)

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29 y.o female/have been injected by the following pattern for the past 2years every 4months (pic attached) Will this mean the product will last longer?Am hoping not because I have cheek ptosis following my last 2injections and this has lasted 8months now. I had my last injections2weeks ago hoping it would open up my eyes but sadly it hasn't. Feel I am back to square one and perhaps I may even have to wait longer than the 8months because of frequent use/injections.Can a Dr shed any light on this?

Julia Ann Sullivan Miller, MD · Answer

The effects of Botox generally last about 4-6 months.  The actual duration depends upon the dosage, location of injection, and how your body responds.  I would avoid all further cosmetic injections until the effects of your previous injections have completely worn off.  Then you can reassess your appearance and determine your needs.  Good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

The higher the dosage, the longer Botox can last. That being said, it may not last another 8 months. Botox typically lasts 3-4 months. That being said, fillers and lasers may be a good choice to for the desired results you want with your eyes. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Philip K. Robb Jr., MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question!

I'm sorry that you're not currently happy with your results. From my experience, patients who receive botox regularly - it appears that the botox does have a more lasting effect. Here's why.

1. Botox prevents muscle contraction- if you don't use a muscle - it atrophies. So if you've had botox in the exact same muscles for 10yrs- it's like not using your leg muscle for 10yrs- it's going to be weak.

2. weak muscles require less botox - so the same amount of units injected will have more of an effect

3. botox effects last until the medicine is washed from the receptors- this is different on everyone but usually is 3-5mo is the average- of course their are outliers on either side of this curve.

I don't know what the symbol is below the right eye of this drawing- it appears that may have hit the zygomaticus major/minor muscle complex which could attribute to cheek ptosis or asymmetrical smile. The nasal injections can also contribute if not done perfectly.

Give it some time - this information will hopefully provide you with ideas about what you want done for next time.

God bless and Good Luck!

Dr. Robb

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Your cheek may have drooped because the injections were placed to low and hit the zygomaticus. This is the muscle that allows us to smile. This will go away when the Botox wears off in 3-4 months. Botox works better in younger people because older people have more sagging skin that cannot be affected. The bigger the dose of Botox you have does not guarantee it will last longer. Please remember to see an expert injector. Best of Luck!

Julio Clavijo-Alvarez, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your concern.

I think that you need to let all the effects to go away and let your muscles recover fully. Then get a new injector that can deliver the results that you want to achieve.

Finally, make sure that you have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Wishing you the best in your journey

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