Botox Wearing off Quickly?

Thank you for your question and concern. I train a lot of injectors in the proper technique for Botox injections. Here are some of the common reasons that Botox wears off too quickly:1)  Inadequate dose - higher doses usually corrects the problem2)  Cookie cutter approach to injecting Botox.  The same technique is used for every patient and it works for most, but not all patients.  The cookie cutter approach fails to appreciate the differences in anatomy of the facial muscles that can vary by the individual.3)  Rarely, there are patients who truly have shorter durations with Botox and may want to consider the different neuromodulators available to see if there is a difference. I would recommend that you go an experienced board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist who does a high volume of injectables to discuss your experience in more detail.

You should see your injector to discuss your results, as not enough may have been administered. Usually, results should last about 3-4 months, which means you may not have gotten enough this time.

After a month, I would not call it a touch-up. This is fairly long after the initial injection and will alter the timing of the next session. Discuss your Botulinum Toxin (Dysport or Botox) dosage with your treating physician

If your result is only one month of effect after Botox that is highly unusual but I have a few patients who metabolize the botox that quickly despite more than an adequate dose

Botox lasts 3-4 months as an average but sometimes less and sometimes longer.  Dysport last about a month longer than regular botox in many patients.  Touch up botox shots can be done at any time during the first few weeks but do expect to pay for more botox although some docs give you a price break then.  Don't go to those super cheap botox places since you may not be getting what you want.  Most docs don't make much profit on botox anyway so if you like the results of a good botox session, expect to pay for it since you get what you pay for.

I would recommend that you follow up with your doctor. Share your concerns; s/he wants to know how you are doing. It is easy to put in a little more Botox. One month is very short a duration.

In fact, I much rather start a new patient on the conservative side rather than over-treating and ending up with a face without animation. Everybody responds a little different with Botox.

Thank you for your question! Botox can wear off faster in some patients because of how strong their muscles are. However, these patients may need touch ups and shorter intervals than most. You should see the person who administered Botox to discuss your results, as not enough may have been applied. Usually, results should last about 3-4 months. Best of luck! 

If BOTOX is wearing off quickly, it could be a result of the batch not being as strong or not enough of a dose was given. Some patients require more product than others.  Be sure you are being treated by an experienced BOTOX injector.

Touch ups with Botox are perfectly acceptable. Sometimes the best Botox outcomes are obtained by "tweaking" the result to get even more imrovement. Also each Botox treatment may give a slightly different result.The key is to see a doctor highly trained in using this material such as a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

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It is perfectly fine to go back for a touch up.  However, my question is why did the Botox last only one month? Usually this is due to inadequate amount or injection technique or both.

Usually Botox should last 3-4 months.