Can you get Botox sooner than 3 months?

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My botox (forehead, 11's, crows feet) wears off on the crows feet usually around 2 months. Is it alright to have botox injected again, just as a touch up for the crow's feet after only 2 months? Also, once, all areas only lasted 2 months when it usually lasts around 3-4. (I moved to a developing country and went to a recommended board certified doctor, but I think it was diluted). So, I wanted the botox sooner after 2 months, but she made we wait until 3 months from her original injection.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Botox takes 10-14 days to see the final outcome.  If you are unhappy after that time you need to get a touch up treatment by an expert. Botox usually lasts 3-4 months and can be touched up when the movement begins again (1-2 months sure!). Best, Dr. Emer.

James M. Ridgway, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Anna,This is really a great question.  The frequency in which Botox is injected is far less important than the quantity.  There is no formula that says that an individual cannot have an injection 2 months after her previous one.  Commonly Botox will last for 3-4 months, but if it lasts for a shorter period of time this is often in relation to inadequate Botox dosage.  Unfortunately, a poor Botox response can also be in relation to in appropriate suspension or in older hydrated Botox that is lost some effect.  Hopefully this is helpful to you.Be healthy and
be well, James M.
Ridgway, MD, FACS

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

We treat a lot of patients with Botox!The majority of our patients note that their Botox effects last about three months.However, sometimes Botox effects only last 2 months or so. Once the effects of Botox have worn off, it is definitely fine to have a repeat injection.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. Botox can be injected as often as you need it. Doctors dilute Botox to varying degrees. The amount of dilution does not matter. What counts is how many units of Botox is being injected. I hope this helps.Good luck,

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Hi there, your results will vary from time to time, injector to injector. You may also have developed a tolerance to Botox, and may want to try Dysport. Botox and Dysport both come in powder form from the Manufacturer, therefore it will always be diluted-it has to be. Typically providers add from 1mL-2.5mL to it. You can be injected sooner than 3 months as long as there is movement in the muscle. I hope this helps you, good luck!#botox #timelimit  #crowsfeet   #dilution

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Botox typically lasts 3-4 months. If you are noticing movement of your muscles at the 2 month mark, it is okay to be reinjected at that time. Best of luck!

Lesley A. Rabach, MD · Answer

Yes-you can have Botox treatment's sooner than three month's. Technically as soon as movement starts returning you are able to have more Botox if you desire.

Jeffrey M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If the Botox was used in a more conservative manner, the clinical effect may wear off sooner. Therefore, 2 months may be an appropriate timeframe. Discuss with your injector.

Frances Jang, MD · Answer

Great question Anna!While duration of Botox effect is usually related to dose, there are certain areas where we have to be careful not to inject too large a dose of Botox, such as around the mouth and forehead lines.  Therefore, we might notice that the improvement in these areas is less than 3 months: we can certainly reinject based on clinical appearance.Another alternative is to try another neurotoxin such as Dysport, which might sometime give a more prolonged duration in challenging areas such as the forehead.

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Botox does typically last approximately 3-4 months, however, some patients do need treatment earlier than that time.  It is ok to reinject at an earlier time if Botox has worn off.  Sometimes to try Dysport for the patient to see if that lasts longer for the patient.  Best of luck to you.

Can you get Botox sooner than 3 months?

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