How Long Does Botox Take to Work?

Botox works on dynamic wrinkles - those are wrinkles what occur with contraction of your muscle underneath your skin.  If you have static wrinkles - those that are there even at rest, then you may need a combination of Botox and dermal filler to achieve the best results.  Over time, with continued use of Botox, you may see a marked improvement in the static wrinkles as well.

 

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It can take up to 2 weeks before the effects of a Botox treatment are apparent.  I would wait to see what happens before having another treatment.

Botox results take up to 1-2 weeks and last up to 3-4 months in new areas of treatment. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Dr. Emer

Typically with Botox, you will begin to see results after 3-5 days, with the full effects setting in at 2 weeks, although this varies from patient to patient. If you still experience lines in the areas that have been injected, you may need to discuss other treatment options, such as hyaluronic-acid based fillers or lasers.  

Hello, Botox works mostly with wrinkles that occur when you make facial expressions, which is why you are seeing the disappearance of the frown wrinkles but not the ones that show when you do not make an expression. For those, a combination of botox and fillers would probably be required to help see the results you are looking for.

It takes 2 weeks for full effect. Most people will start to see a change within a few days but it still takes 2 weeks for full results. If you want something that kicks in sooner, you may want to consider Dysport. Dysport tends to take effect 1-2 days before Botox, in my experience. I offer both products.The foregoing information provided is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Some patients can appreciate Botox as early as 5 days following treatment.  Typical results will show in 0-14 days post treatment with full effect at 14 days post injection.

Hi there!Botox can start working as early as a 4-5 days after injection however expect your maximum result at day 14. This is a safe and effective treatment for the glabellar area or frown lines that you describe here.Hope this helps!Best wishes, Dr Rupert 

Botox results are dose related, as well as the expertise of the MD/RN doing the treatment. It may be that a slightly higher dose will do a better job at eliminating the muscle activity. If the Botox dose is too low, the muscle activity will not be eliminated completely and the effect of the Botox will not last long. 

It takes 2 to 3 days for Botox to work, its full effect will be seen in a weeks time. If you have static wrinkles which are wrinkles that are there at rest  Botox will not eliminate them. Botox works best for dynamic wrinkles which are seen during facial muscle contractions. You may have a static wrinkle which is why you still see the wrinkle, even though Botox should help soften the wrinkle.

In some patients, Botox may begin to work within the first 2-3 days after injection, but I tell most patients to expect to start seeing results around days 5-7, with most results clearly evident by day 10. Each patient is different with respect to the number of required units to achieve a certain result in a given area. In some cases, repeated injections over time may be required to fully eliminate static wrinkles (those not created with active facial expression). The skin creases that develop take time to relax, and in some cases, may never completely resolve. In young patients, this is not typically an issue, and is more common in older patients.
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