I had 16 ccs injected between my eyebrows 5 days ago. It is now day 5. I see nothing like the results on the BotoxCosmetic pamphlet. In fact, I can still frown just the same...with the same speed and intensity. I've heard of waiting 2-7 days for full effect...well I haven't seen ANY effect yet. I should mention that I'm only 31 and I workout about 5 days/week, but I followed my dr's post-injection instructions to a T. What gives??
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January 31, 2022
Answer: You should see your doctor if your Botox has not had any effect 10 days after your procedure.
Thank you for your question! Botox can help some of the downward pull on the corners of the mouth, but it will not really soften very deep folds in that area. This is a very individual placement issue that has more to do with how you hold your face at rest and during expression. Sometimes the ...
The effect of Botox to relax muscles is a temporary one. However, the longevity of the effect is dependent on a number of variables. The amount of Botox used can influence longevity, different patients have variable responses, different muscle groups recover function at different rates and to a...
Thank you for your question! Botox lasts about three to six months. The longevity of Botox is highly dependent upon the individual. I usually recommend that patients wait until they see some muscular activity returning before they come in for their second treatment. That will give them a fairly...
