How Long After Treatment of Botox and Fillers Till Your Face Looks Better?

Botox generally begins to show results after around 3-5 days, and there are rarely any side effects from it. Fillers, on the other hand, may take up to a week for potential swelling or bruising to subside, and a full 2 weeks for the filler to integrate into your tissue. There are steps you can take to minimize the risk of bruising, and some areas are more prone to swelling and/or bruising than others. I would recommend leaving yourself at least a week before any big events or vacation plans to ensure you look as good as possible.

Hi there! Generally speaking allow 2 weeks for settle in time for both botox and fillers. Botox usually takes around this length of time for final results.Hope this helps!Best wishes, Dr Rupert

It is best to plan treatment at least 2 - 4 weeks prior to any special event or holiday.  Anti-wrinkle injections take a few days to start to relax the muscles and up to 2 weeks for the full effect.  Dermal fillers can take 2 - 4 weeks to integrate into the surrounding tissue and present the final result.  Dermal fillers may also have some temporary side effects post treatment including redness, swelling and bruising and may take a couple of weeks to completely resolve.

You should expect to see results in three to four days, but in as few as two and as many as five days. On average patients return every three to six months for additional treatments. Good luck.

Botox usually takes 2 or 3 days to start to work, and will continue to improve over the first 7 to 10 days. Fillers can achieve an immediate improvement, but swelling may hide the results.

Neuromodulators, such as Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin, don't work right away. These office treatments require approximately a few days to a week to see results. These cosmetic procedures last about 3 months. Results with facial fillers, such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, are immediate. However, mild swelling or bruising may be possibly be present for approximately a day to a week, after which you can better appreciate and enjoy your results. The facial fillers may last 6 months to a year.

Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki

 

When getting fillers or Botox, I recommend giving yourself at least 2 weeks before and event or other major plans. This is because there is some time required for the botox to start working and for the filler to "settle". Botox can take 5-7 days to start working and it reaches it's maximum peak at 10 days. Fillers work immediately but look better 2 weeks later. This is because they absorb moisture, like an internal sponge.  Also, it takes some time for the swelling and bruising to go away.

Botox usually works within 3 to 5 days after injection but may need up to 10 days until a full effect.  The results will last 4 to 5 months.  With fillers, you should see the results right away, but may have some swelling.  After a few days, as the swelling resolves, you should see the results.  Depending on the filler used, the effect should last between 6 months to 1 year.  

 

Good Luck.

Most patients are fine the next day and many even the night of the procedure, but don't plan treatment if having a bruise will ruin your holiday and you don't have a week to week and a half of time before your trip.  It is rare that patients bruise much, but certain filler treatments are deeper and use wider needles and do have a higher chance of bruising. Avoid blood thinners such as alcohol, Motrin (Advil, Ibuprofen), Aleve, and other non-steroidal antiinflammatory agents,  Aspirin, vitamin E, fish oil,  and other supplements such as garlic, ginger, ginko biloba and ginseng. If you take a prescribed blood thinner such as Coumadin (warfarin) or Pradaxa you may bruise more than normal but don't discontinue those medications on your own.

Botox, Xeomin or Dysport are the three neurotoxins on the market for cosmetic use.  They typically take 3-7 days to take full effect, but some would even advocate waiting a full two weeks before getting any touch-ups.  Many also report the neurotoxin starting to take effect as soon as day 1.

Now for fillers (e.g Radiesse, Voluma, Restylane Lyft, Restylane, Juvederm) - the results are pretty immediate.  That means you can actually see the difference during the filler application and immediately afterwards.  There are some exceptions depending on the type of filler you use. 

You may experience bruising and some swelling with all fillers and neurotoxins, but these are usually concealable with makeup.  Swelling tends to be more common where the tissues are thin (e.g. eyelids, lips), and may persist for several days.

Avoid heavy exercise or alcohol for 24 hours, and possibly more if you find yourself bruising because the vasodilation can exacerbate bruising and swelling.