How Long Before Botox Results Can Be Seen?

Botox inhibits the communication between nerves and muscles. It does so by blocking the release of certain small chemicals (neurotransmitters) that nerves use to signal a muscle to contract. 
The onset of action of Botox varies from person to person. Botox first has to bind to the nerve before it can enter the cell. Some patients bind Botox faster because they have a greater number of these high affinity "binding sites" on their nerves. After binding to the nerve, Botox enters the cell to prevent the release of the chemical messengers that cause muscles to contract. When the muscle can no longer contract, the wrinkles soften and relax. 
Typical onset of Botox is between 24 and 72 hours, although some patients may require up to 5 days to see a result. The maximal effect of Botox occurs at about 10 days after treatment. 

I counsel patients that they will start to see something in about 3 days, then it is as good as it gets at 1-2 weeks. I like to see new patients back at 2-4 weeks to evaluate the effects. I always learn something, and sometimes a little tweak can take a good result to an outstanding result!  This yields valuable information for future treatments. The average result lasts 4 months, but everyone is different. Some people have very active enzymes and chew up the Botox in 3 months, and some people have a great effect for 6 months. I have  been using Botox for about 15 years. I don't believe that there is a limit. Some patients report a diminished effect over time, and others, just the opposite, believing that the muscles atrophy and shrink over time.  I don't know if this has been studied. For most patients, it keeps on working, over and over.  

The results from Botox injections can typically be seen within a few days, with the full effects usually visible after about 7 to 14 days. As for the frequency of treatments, Botox injections can be repeated every 3 to 4 months. There isn't a specific limit to the number of times you can receive Botox throughout your life, but it's important to have treatments spaced appropriately to avoid building resistance to the toxin. Continuous treatments should be monitored and adjusted by a qualified healthcare provider to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Everyone is different but generally speaking average time for Botox efficiency is four months. After this time, you will start to recognize your old wrinkles reappearing. I wouldn't recommend you to get Botox injections earlier than 12 weeks.
You can expect to see the full benefits 14 days after your treatment. Your skin will look smooth and fine lines and deep wrinkles will diminish. Best wishes.

You can typically begin to see the effect of Botox taking place around day 5-7, however, full results of the treatment will take up to 2 weeks. This may also depend on the type of Botox injected. You will begin to notice that the treated muscles become more relaxed and reduced in movement. Botox can last between 3-5 months on average, but this may vary per person.

Most patients will see onset of Botox effect about 5-7 days after injection and full effect is typically realized by 2 weeks. It is true that it lasts between 3 and 4 months depending on dose and response, but with regular use patients often see longer duration as muscles weaken. There have been reports of developing resistance to toxins, but we haven't seen that too often. Luckily there are 4 effective toxins on the market currently, with others poised to enter the market in the US soon, so there are options to try other treatments if you find that the toxin you are using is not as effective as it used to be.

Botox usually starts working 4 days after injection, with full effect visible in 1-2 weeks. Dysport starts to work a little earlier in most patients (2 days) with full effect at 1-2 weeks also. Jeuveau and Xeomin are the other two FDA approved Botulinum toxin brands; their timing is similar to to Botox. They all have the same active protein (Botulinum toxin). Botulinum toxin injections can be used indefinitely, for a lifetime. Injections are generally performed every 3-4 months for Botox, Xeomin, and Jeuveau and about every 4-5 months for Dysport, which lasts a little longer for most patients. Thanks for your question. 

Thank you for your question. It can take up to two weeks for botox results to fully show. Please be patient during this time.

Patients will begin to see the results of the Botox about 2 days after injection. Results usually last between 3-4 months after injection. Since the effects last no more than 4 months, I recommend 4 sessions to be performed every 4 months to maintain results.

Botox is a type of neurotoxin that temporarily paralyzes muscles that receive the medicine. On the face, the typical areas to inject are the forehead, glabella (the “11’s”) and crow’s feet. There are more expert injections such as in the lip, lower face, masseter muscle, neck, etc. to achieve different objectives. It is not only about the number of units injected, but where they are injected such as depth and which aspect of the muscle that ultimately dictates the final outcome.
Botox and the other neurotoxins will start to take effect in 2-3 days, with peak effect at 2 weeks and will start to fade in 2-3 months. Risks of injection may include bruising, swelling, weakening of adjacent muscles.
Gary Linkov, MD
Botox Specialist
Manhattan

Thank you for your question. Botox typically show effect by 72 hours after injection, and should be fully active by 2 weeks. Most patients see the benefit for 2-4 months. I have injected Botox since the early 1990's and still see many of those patients. Most people require less Botox less frequently over the years.Best wishes