Over 24 hours ago I had 14 units of Botox injected into my forehead to reduce wrinkles. Is this result normal? (photo)

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I thought I would have less movement and my forehead wouldn't scrunch up as much when I am applying mascara. Is it normal to still have this range of movement, I feel as if nothing has changed and paid over $165 for the procedure?

Luke J. Curtsinger, MD · Answer

The onset of visible effect of Botox takes approximately 3 to 4 days. You may see some change in the muscle in the first 2 or 3 days, but generally we advise patients to give it a week after your Botox injection before any judgment to decide whether not the Botox is been effective.

Sabrina Fabi, MD · Answer

Yes, it is normal to still have a range of movement just 24 hours after Botox injections. Botox takes around 3 to 5 days for results to begin to show. Be patient, and if after  two weeks, when maximum results take effect, you still have movement , visit your injector again for a touch-up. Most injectors prefer to inject conservatively at first, as it is easier to add more units later than fix problems caused by over-injecting.

Jimmy S. Firouz, MD, FACS · Answer

It is completely normal for you to still have full movement in your forehead just 24 hours after Botox treatments because it actually takes 5 - 7 days for the results to set in. It looks like you are now 4 days post-treatment so you have probably already started to see the movement decrease. Full results from your Botox will be set in 2 weeks. You should end up with the results you were hoping for in just another day or two!

Nathan W. Patterson, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox usually takes a week to work.  You may see some result in a few days but rarely in 24 hours.  Wait a few more days before contacting your doctor.  Some patients do need touch up injections but this is the exception not the rule.

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Botox is an excellent cosmetic treatment to treat wrinkles secondary to movement of the muscles of the face ( e.g. forehead horizontal wrinkles.Botox effect is not instantaneous. Botox takes about in average 3 to 4 days to achieve its effect. Therefeore, after a short period of time ( e.g. 24h) patients will not see any effects of Botox at all.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox results are not immediate. It takes 5-7 days for you to start seeing improvement. Full results can take up to 2 weeks. So give it some time. With extensive lines in the forehead such as yours it may take a couple of touch up sessions to achieve optimal results. I'm surprised this wasn't explained to you by your injector prior to your treatment.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your question.

Botox usually takes 2 or 3 days to start to work,
and will continue to improve over the first 7 to 10 days. The full affect is
typically achieved after 14 days.Should you still have full movement after 14 days, I'd
recommend booking a follow-up appointment with your qualified injector to
discuss your concerns and options.

Take
care.

Adam J. Mamelak, MD · Answer

It typically takes 1-2 weeks before botox starts working and the full results become noticeable. This is true regardless of the number of units injected. It is therefore completely normal that you still have movement and forehead wrinkles 24 hours after your procedure.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

It can take at least ten days to see the full effect of your Botox treatment.  If you still have too much movement at that time, please return to your doctor since you may require more Botox.

Samer W. Cabbabe, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. I recommend waiting up to 5-7 days before contacting your provider.  If there is no improvement by then, you may have received "bad" Botox.

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