I had botox 3 days ago and my head is frozen already. Is this normal? If it takes 2 weeks, I'm worried it will spread to my brow

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Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Up to 2 weeks for full effects. Some people feel the effects of a Botox treatment 3 days post treatment and for some it takes 2 weeks. If you feel it within 3 days this doesn't mean it will spread to other areas.

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello!  Thank you for your question.  It can take up to 7 days for BoTox to take effect.  Often, patients experience effects within 1-3 days.  Your timing is not uncommon.  Best wishes!

Parker A. Velargo, MD, FACS · Answer

It sounds like you are on the path to getting an excellent result!  While
 Botox starts kicking in around day 2, it typically doesn't reach its 
max benefit until around day 14.  This is highly variable amongst 
patients -- some say they have full effect much earlier -- like yourself!  Don't try to 
evaluate the results of your injections too soon -- wait the two weeks 
and then assess.  If you feel you have too little movement or your brow is down too much, then ask 
your injector to use less next time. I wish you well!

Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD · Answer

. Botox usually takes up to a week for full effect. However, this does not mean, in your case, that the Botox will spread to any surrounding areas. Everyone is different and it sounds as if you have just had faster results than most. Good luck to you.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox takes 24 hours to 5 days, in general to achieve maximal result. Again, just because it acted quickly does not mean that it will spread and cause problems elsewhere.

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