Does Botox start to loosen slightly after a few weeks?

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I know Botox takes 7 days to kick in and then it’s in full effect. Hoping my touch up that I got the other day will loosen a bit as my other side did. I often here that Botox needs to fully “set” and gets more flexible after the 2 week mark in its finished result.

Alexander Rivkin, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  Yes, for some, Botox does tend to feel stronger/tighter at around the 7 day mark but then lets up a bit after a few weeks.  In general, Botox lasts about 3 months with results gradually fading over the last few weeks.  Best of luck.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Lauren. It's not abundantly clear what it means for Botox to "loosen" after injection.  Once Botox takes full effect, the feeling associated with that full effect tends to remain very consistent for weeks afterward.  When the Botox starts to wear off (8-16 weeks), normally patients will describe a loosening feeling because the muscles start to wake up.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Botox is in full effect at two weeks from injection date and then the effects gradually fade over a 3-4 month period.  Some patients who claim to feel the "tightness" at the beginning state it starts to resolve after a few weeks.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

The effects of Botox depends on the amount injected as well as the location. It’s full effect starts in 10 to 14 days and  should last at least three to four months

Mark Murphy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is common for Botox patients to feel like the treatment area is “tight” for the first week or so, but after two weeks, this feeling usually subsides. So to answer your question, yes, it feels like it loosens up after two weeks once the Botox has settled into the muscle and any swelling has subsided. Good luck!

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