How long does Botox last & how often do I need touch-ups?
How long does Botox last and how often do I need touch-ups?
We’ll get straight to the answer you’re asking here, but if you would like to know more about what Botox is, scroll to the bottom of this article to learn more about what Botox is and how Botox works.
In short, Botox is a safe cosmetic injectable that relaxes dynamic expression lines in the face and shows results in around 1-2 weeks. The effects of Botox usually last 2 to 4 months. How long Botox lasts depends on various factors like:
Age
Gender
Your Muscle mass
The Depth of your wrinkles
The Elasticity of your skin
The Injection technique
Your Metabolism
Generally speaking though, Botox lasts 3 to 4 months. Some people might see the results stay for 4 to 6 months while others might see the results wear off in only 2 months.
What is a Touch-Up for Botox?
In some cases, a follow-up visit for a “touch-up” may be required after a Botox treatment. At BabyFace we like to follow up with our patients in two weeks for several reasons:
to make sure the treatment is satisfactory
to check to see if additional units are necessary to achieve the full desired effect
and to treat additional areas that may be desired for treatment.
The results of Botox can start to take some effect in 24 to 36 hours but the full effect is not complete until about two weeks. At BabyFace we typically start with less and use a conservative approach because more areas can be added later if desired. That is why our follow-up visits are so important.
For those with a high metabolism and those who work out often, the effects of Botox can wear off in about 2 months. Getting the proper dosage is also important in the longevity of the treatment.
How to make Botox last longer?
The following tips may help extend the results of your Botox, especially immediately following your procedure:
Get Botox done by an experienced nurse injector like BabyFace’s Cosmetic Nurse Injector team in Scottsdale!
Limit sun exposure
Avoid daily strenuous exercise
What is Botox and how does Botox work?
Many have heard the term Botox, but many do not really understand how it works. Botox is a well-known brand of Botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin or neuromodulator that affects nerves and weakens muscles. There are several brands of these neurotoxins including Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau.
These neurotoxins have been used safely in the body for over twenty years for treating various medical conditions like migraine headaches, neck spasms, bladder spasms, hyperhidrosis of the hands and feet, spasticity associated with cerebral palsy, and other health conditions. But in the last 20 years, healthcare providers have also used them for cosmetic reasons like smoothing wrinkles, reducing TMJ pain, and much more. In the cosmetic field, botox can also reduce the signs of aging. It can reduce the wrinkles and fine lines around your eyebrows, forehead, nose, lips, chin, jawline, and neck.
Although Botulinum toxin can be a dangerous substance if it isn’t used correctly, it is generally considered very safe and there have been very few adverse side effects in the many years that it has been used in medspas. Some adverse side effects include an eyelid droop, also called ptosis, a brow droop, and uneven brows. These undesired effects always wear off with time and do not cause any permanent damage. Because neurotoxins temporarily block certain nerve signals that cause muscle contraction, it is important to choose a certified nurse injector that is experienced and has lots of great reviews - like BabyFace’s Med Spa in Scottsdale!
In Conclusion
Everybody wants to look beautiful and feel confident when they look in the mirror. Botox can help with that by relaxing expression lines to achieve that renewed, refreshed look. You should always get Botox from an experienced injector with advanced certification in Scottsdale to enjoy exceptional results to look your best!