Should I Still Be Able to Squint and Form the "11"s on Day 8 After Botox?

The full effect of Botox may take up to two weeks to be apparent. See your doctor then if the muscle activity persists and more units might be needed if you have strong muscles.

Without seeing before and after pictures or knowing how many units were injected, it is impossible to answer this question.  However, after 8 days, you should see your full results.  So, either you need more units or you have static lines that require filler for a complete treatment.  This can only be determined by seeing you in person.

 

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The effect of botox would typically take 5-7 days to manifest, but it can take up to 2 weeks in rare instances. In your case, it is important to note that the "11" shaped lines in between the eyebrows may not be completely eliminated even after botox has fully kicked in. This will happen if the lines have formed a groove in the skin which would not disappear with the absence of muscle movement. If this happens, an additional procedure by way of a dermal filler (eg Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane etc) may improve the lines to your satisfaction. This would not be a good explanation in your case if previous botox injections had resulted in the resolutions of the same lines

It can take up to 12 days to see the full effect of Botox, especially if it is your first treatment.  It is possible you may require more units of Botox or the addition of filler to fill in deep creases.  Please see a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to obtain the best possible results with Botox.

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Though most patients do respond after 8 days some can take up to 2 weeks (or more) to see the full effects. Each patient is different and can require a different amount of Botox (greater or lesser units, independent of the number of injection sites).  It's quite possible, especially if you paid by the area and not the unit, that you may not have received a sufficient amount of Botox for that area.  Depending on the policy of the office where you were treated, they may or may not do a touch up dose at no charge.  Follow up with the office that treated you, especially if you still have significant movement between you brows.

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Dr. Grant Stevens

  For some patients, Botox may take up to 2 weeks to see the full effect.  It is good that you are already noticing some results.  If you  are still noticing the lines at 2 weeks, I would give your doctor a call.  Sometimes more Botox is needed or perhaps a filler.  I hope this helps.  Lana Long, M.D.

Botox begins to kick in about 3 to 5 days after injection but may not achieve full effect for 2 weeks or longer.  I see all my first-time Botox patients one month after their initial injections, as full effects should be apparent at that point.  If you are unhappy with your results at one month post-treatment, I would consider additional injections.  With sufficient dosage, Botox can and will prevent you from squinting the 11 lines, but the dosage varies tremendously from person to person.

It usually takes 3 to 7 days to see the full effect. But wait two weeks before returning for a touch up!

 

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Usually Botox takes about a week to take full effect. In some patients a few days longer. That is why I often have patients come back at two weeks just to check and sometimes I place more.

If you are still able to frown and see an increase of the "11's" above your baseline, it may be that you need to have your dose tweaked.  Sometimes although you may block some of the muscles from contracting, the other muscles that form the frown (there are 4 groups in all) will overcompensate.  Typical dosing for a woman to treat the frown is from 20-40 units.  If you are paying by the area, it may be that you were undertreated (with the philosophy that you can always add more but not take it back).  Make sure that if you are paying by the area, what the touch-up policy is (touch-ups should be done about 2-3 weeks out).  We charge by the unit at our practice because no two patients are alike.