I have deep frown lines between my eyebrows and strong muscle movement there. I got botox for the first time two months ago (only in this spot), but I am already seeing some movement again. Should I try to wait to re-inject until a full 3 months, or is it ok to schedule now after only 2 months since I am starting to see slight movement again? I just don't want to develop a potential resistance to botox by injecting again too soon - what are the risks of injecting sooner than 3 months?
September 7, 2022
Answer: Botox Good Afternoon! The frown lines can be tough to treat. I often tell my patients that it may take a series of treatments to perfect the results. If you're 2 months out, it isn't too early to get Botox again. The average is 3-4 months of effect, but I do have those that exist outside those ranges. It also depends on the amount of movement. If it's subtle, you may want to wait to fully re-treat. Sometimes, a touch-up is needed and I will provide that for patients in between set schedules. I don't believe after one time you have too much to worry about with resistance. We often see that after high dosages and many years of use. Hope this is useful to you!
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September 7, 2022
Answer: Botox Good Afternoon! The frown lines can be tough to treat. I often tell my patients that it may take a series of treatments to perfect the results. If you're 2 months out, it isn't too early to get Botox again. The average is 3-4 months of effect, but I do have those that exist outside those ranges. It also depends on the amount of movement. If it's subtle, you may want to wait to fully re-treat. Sometimes, a touch-up is needed and I will provide that for patients in between set schedules. I don't believe after one time you have too much to worry about with resistance. We often see that after high dosages and many years of use. Hope this is useful to you!
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September 1, 2022
Answer: Early Botox Risk The only potential risk is that you may have return of function of certain muscles in different time frames. The muscles of the face have different size and strength. There are certain doses that are recommended and a plastic surgeon that regularly injects you would be the ideal person to re-evaluate you. The risk of developing a resistance is almost non-existant as the original Botox that led to the development of antibodies has changed significantly to reduce the chance of this happening.
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September 1, 2022
Answer: Early Botox Risk The only potential risk is that you may have return of function of certain muscles in different time frames. The muscles of the face have different size and strength. There are certain doses that are recommended and a plastic surgeon that regularly injects you would be the ideal person to re-evaluate you. The risk of developing a resistance is almost non-existant as the original Botox that led to the development of antibodies has changed significantly to reduce the chance of this happening.
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