Can I have Botox after 10 weeks?

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I have booked to have Botox after 10 weeks as it has not given me the look I wanted I can see wrinkles is this ok to have it before 12 weeks?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Botox should last 3-4 months. There would be no complications if you get it sooner at 10 weeks. Good luck

Kevin G. Rose, MD · Answer

I normally tell my patients to wait at least 2 weeks before a touch up, so 10 weeks should be more than enough time. It is always best to follow the advice given to you by your treating physician.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Many injectors prefer to wait 2 weeks before any additional injections (touchups). It's okay at 10 weeks if it's a touchup.

Bryson G. Richards, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have another treatment at 10 weeks out. It is safe. Best of luck.- Dr. Bryson Richards

Anand G. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello.  Generally speaking, Botox "lasts" about three months.  Some patients have a longer duration of efficacy, and some patients need to be injected sooner.  Should be acceptable to receive a treatment at 10 weeks.

Esta Kronberg, MD · Answer

Botox lasts 3 to 4 months for the average patient. However, in some patients it may last a little less. This can be due to you being a quick metabolizer, using too few units in your treatment or even that the Botox was not fresh. Some places keep the product several days and it is not fresh. You may want to ask the office their method of saving Botox or only using fresh Botox mixed that day. This can definitely alter the results. If this  persists you may want to try Dysport (alternate brand). I have found this may last longer for some patients.There is the occasional patient that they are quick metabolizers of these products.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

The caveat is that the treating physician have enough experience to know the right quantity to add so as not to give you too much Botox.  You won't "overdose" but have increased risk of brow ptosis if the doctor adds too much to the forehead when there is already some effective Botox in the forehead.  Keep in mind that Botox doesn't last the same for all people.  Most people have about a 3 month effect.  Also, it doesn't fade out all at once, it's a gradual process.  The fastest to go is the forehead, and the slowest to go is the glabella.  Also, duration is dose dependent.  I like my patients forehead to not be frozen, so they get less, but that also means that it won't last as long.

Ken Landow, MD · Answer

actually even sooner if the need exists...botox takes about 2 weeks until its maximal effect...after that you're okay to get more if you need it...so go for it without any concern

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

We say that Botox results should last 3-4 months. This does not mean you cannot be retreated before then. Especially if you didn't get the desired results and actually do need more. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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