How long does Botox last?

Botox is presently the topmost facial anti-aging injectable treatment in the country. It helps mitigate fine lines and wrinkles from particular areas of the face.

Botox is an effective solution for people who want to address signs of facial aging in a non-surgical procedure.

But the main difference between cosmetic surgery and Botox is that results from cosmetic surgery are sustainable and even permanent in cases while Botox outcomes are temporary.

 

Transparency

The patient can undergo touch-up Botox procedure under the doctor’s supervision to increase the longevity of the outcomes. At the time of the pre-treatment consultation, the injection provider will inform the patient on the longevity of Botox results to help them make the right choice.

Dr. Q Med Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q), provides Botox to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding locations.

 

Sustainability of Botox Injections

Botox outcomes will last between three to four months if the individual is undergoing the procedure for the first time. Botulinum toxin type A is the active ingredient in Botox.

It is a powerful biological agent. But its potency reduces over time, which causes the treated muscle to regain movement after a few months. When the muscle becomes active, wrinkles and fine lines in the treated areas will reappear.

Botox results can last for longer if the patient receives multiple Botox treatments over an extended period administered by a skilled injection provider.

Repetitive Botox treatments train the underlying dynamic muscles of the face to stay relaxed, which will cause the aging-related fine lines and wrinkles to become less visible along with increasing the longevity of Botox outcomes.

People who receive regular Botox treatments will need progressively fewer treatments, which implies that the treatments will be spaced wider apart.

 

Variable Longevity

The longevity of Botox results can vary between patients. People with more robust facial muscle usually have deeper frown lines.

In such people, the botulinum toxin limits the movement of the muscle causing the formation of the wrinkle. But the motion of the muscle will be restored sooner due to the strength of the underlying muscle.

On the other hand, people who have weaker facial muscles may be able to sustain Botox results for a comparatively extended duration. Men typically have stronger facial muscles. For this reason, the outcomes may sustain for a shorter period in men compared to women.

 

Repeat Treatments

If the patient wants to undergo repetitive Botox treatments, they must monitor when the underlying facial muscle seems to regain its normal movement level.

In addition, they can also visit the injection provider for assessment at regular intervals. The patient should honestly reveal to the provider when the last received Botox injections.

The treatments should be spaced apart as recommended by the treatment provider. The amount of Botox gel administered during a treatment session will also affect the longevity of the outcomes.

Dr. Q Med Spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas for Botox injections. For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in the Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.