Can a cold decrease Botox lateral brow lift effects because of irritation?

I have not seen that patients who are ill with the cold have less lasting or weaker results! Good luck. 

Having a cold or other slight malady should not alter Botox’s effects. When you create a brow lift using Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin, just a touch of neuromodulator is used — a different set of injection locations is needed to quiet down forehead wrinkles. Therefore, you might actually be seeing the beginnings of efficacy but they’re so subtle you don’t notice. It takes Botox about two weeks to be fully active. You should notice your brow lift by the end of that time. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist who is an expert injector if you’re not happy with your Botox brow lift two weeks from now.

Thank you for your question.  Botox cosmetic injections interact with muscle contracture and a cold would not interfere with the result of your procedure.  Best to follow-up with your injector should you feel that you did not receive the result you where looking for.  Best of luck.

Hello and thank you for your question. No need to worry, catching a cold will not affect the results or duration of your Botox treatment. Botox can take up to 2 weeks to fully kick in and often lasts around 3 months. Dr. Philip Solomon

Thank you for your question. No, having a cold will not affect the results or duration of Botox. It can take up to 2 weeks to see the maximum effects of Botox and results typically last 3-6 months. If you have any concerns please contact your injector. Best of Luck!

Having a cold doesn’t affect Botox, but it might affect how you look, because your skin may be dehydrated. Botox takes up to two weeks to reach optimal efficacy. Once your cold clears up and you feel better, you should start seeing your Botox brow lift results, too. If you don’t notice an improvement within two weeks after your injection, go back to your board-certified dermatologist and ask for a little more Botox. Sometimes it takes a few tries to get the dosage right for delicate procedures like brow lifts.

Hello and thanks for the question,
Your cold won't have affected the BOTOX at all. It may just be too early to assess the effects of the BOTOX and I would recommend waiting 2 weeks before considering any top up treatment.
Dr Christopher Macdonald

Thanks for your question. Having a cold will not have any effect on your Botox treatment. Botox will take up to 2 weeks to fully show its effects. The "brow lift" clinicians speak of with Botox is often more subtle than the wrinkle improvement. Best, Dr. M

I don't think that your cold will have an effect on your treatment with botox. Most likely botox will take up to 2 weeks to have its effect to the maximum Peak. Good luck from New York City

It is very unlikely for your facial movements to affect Botox in a way that would require you to have another treatment. It is more likely that your dose of Botox for the desired effect is A. In the wrong location or B. Needs to be increased or C. Has not yet taken full affect if it has not yet been 2 weeks. I hope you feel better soon!