Botox 1 Wk Ago - Brows Now Asymmetrical. Is 1 Wk Long Enough to Tell or Should I Wait to Go Back?

It is highly suggested to wait two weeks to ensure that you have the full onset of action of the Botox before adjusting the result, otherwise, you may change that which is still changing and you may overdo it.  Your doctor will evaluate if you just need more units in one area. Some patients do have more muscle strength on one side than another. It is prudent to be cautious and add later than to put in too much initially, since it can't be reversed.  If your forehead just needs more units than was injected, and if your doctor charges per unit, then there might be an additional charge. This would make sense as the next time you have a forehead treatment you would have a total number of units than you did the first time so that your stronger one-sided muscles are treated and this generates a higher price. Other physicians may charge one price per cosmetic unit and might not charge for secondary treatment within a few weeks of the treatment, but that might indicate that some patients who need less units per cosmetic area treated are paying the same as others who need more units in the same site. There is no right or wrong. Speak to your physician and if you can be patient, schedule now a follow-up appoinment to be at the two week point from the treatment.

We typically recommend a 2 week period before doing any touch-ups.  It is normally an easy thing to address and can be remedied.  I recommend following up with your injector and discussing your concerns.  Most providers are more than happy to make a correction if needed.

Botulinum toxin (Botox) typically has it's maximal effect at 10-14 days.  If asymmetry persists beyond this time it is best to revisit your physician and discuss options.  Typically these asymmetries can be addressed with additional, appropriately placed botulinum toxin injections.