Should I inject more botox to treat the wrinkles between my eyebrows, or try something else? (Photo)

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Hello, I'm 22 and got botox a month ago to fix the wrinkles between my eyebrows. In the week after my procedure, the wrinkle between my eyebrow was 90% diminished, but over the course of the month, it reappeared--I'm not sure why the wrinkle reappeared as it's only been a month since my procedure. Does this mean I didn’t have enough botox injected or I need to try something else? The picture is how my forehead looks when relaxed with no muscle movement. Thanks in advance!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

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

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Botox should last around 3-4 months, and if you do not see results, you may need a touchup or an increased dose of Botox. Botox can also be used in combination with dermal fillers like Juvederm, which can target wrinkles in the glabellar furrow. It is important to consult with an experienced, qualified injector to ensure the correct dosage, placement, and natural results.

George Bitar, MD · Answer

Wrinkles initially only happen with muscle movement (ie smile lines, crow’s feet, forehead lines).  Repeated creasing of the skin in the same place will eventually make these wrinkles more permanent.  Botox is used to treat wrinkles that happen with muscle movement.  If you still have muscle movement, then you may still get improvement in the wrinkles if the muscle is blocked further.  Botox should last 4 months, so the Botox has worn off too early.  You may need more Botox injected or a different product (ie Xeomin or Dysport).  If you have no muscle movement between the eyebrows, the Botox is working correctly, so it would imply the wrinkles are more permanent.  You may have had initial improvement because of swelling or extra fluid injected with the Botox.  You may need filler to get rid of the wrinkles.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @losangeles234, thank you for your question. You should visit the specialist who performed the procedure to contemplate the different factors that may have intervened to shorten the duration of the butolinic toxin, since the time of effectiveness is usually 4 to 6 months with full action. For more information and recommendations, consult one or several board-certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

If you are able to furrow your brow and there is muscle movement, then you can expect more improvement with a Botox touch up.  I encourage you to return to your injector for an evaluation.  Sometimes a touch up is needed to achieve your customized results.

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