12 units of Botox injected in my mentalis. 8 days now and no change.

Thank you for your question.  Hard to say because we were not present then but I treat the mentalis commonly in my practice and I like to use 4 injection sites, each getting 2,3 or 4 units (so total 8, 12 or 16 u) per treatment - this recipe is for Botox.There are 3 products on the market, Botox, Dysport and Xeomin and each has a slight different in the preparation and number of units required.Not many people know but these medications come to us, doctors, in a frozen powder and we reconstitute them with fluid.  So it is important to trust your clinic for the reconstitution ratio (hence if the cost per unit seems super low... as we say "if too good to be true...", think carefully)ALWAYS:1.  go to a reputable clinic 2.  make sure you meet the doctor for an assessment3.  go for your follow-up4.  Make sure you get the products and dose you are paying for, and do not hesitate to ask for the products to be prepared in front of you.Hope this helps.Dr. Marc DuPere, aesthetic plastic surgeon.

It can take up to 2 weeks for final results. I would wait a full 2 weeks before assessing result and evaluating if you need a touch-up. Hope this helps.

Thanks for your question. By 8 days, you should be seeing some results. It’s possible that the Botox wasn’t placed deep enough to get down to the mentalis muscle thus no changes in your appearance. I would recommend going back to your PS and have some additional Botox placed. Best wishes. 

There are a few variables to consider but your best option is to follow up with your injector after 14 days for evaluation.  They may want to add a few more units to enhance your result. In our practice, 4-6 units is typically enough to treat the average chin, but every patient is different. 

It is a good idea to contact the Dr. who injected you, so you can schedule a follow up appointment two weeks after your treatment, assuming you still not satisfied with the result.