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

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I've just had botox injected in my upper forehead (so I can still lift the brows) and some to raise the lateral brow. I can already see great results in my forehead but the brow lift not so much. I just caught a bad cold and my eyes are very irritated and watery and I have a feeling that the muscles are pulling down because of this. Could the effects of botox be decreased because of this and I would need additional units after I get healthy again? Thank you very much in advance!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

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

Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

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.

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS · Answer

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

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

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!

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