First time Botox. When the doctor says it lasts 2-3 months for first time pt, does that mean 2-3 months from injection?

March 3, 2019
Asked By:agnyc16 in New York, NY

I just got Botox in my forehead for the first time on 3/1. When the doctor says it usually lasts 2-3 months for first time patients, does that mean 2-3 months from injection or 2-3 months from when it starts to take effect ~1-2 weeks after injection?

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Answer: Does Botox last 2-3 months from the time of injection for a first time patient?

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