FDA-approved for cosmetic use since 2002, Botox is the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic treatment on the market to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the corners of the eyes (crow’s feet), on the forehead, and between the brows (furrow lines or frown lines). If you’re in the market to try a Botox treatment, you might be wondering: How long does it takes for Botox to work and how many injections to achieve results? Read on to find out.
What is Botox?
Botox is the world’s most sought after and popular cosmetic injectable treatment available to men and women. Botox injectables are used by millions worldwide and restore a more youthful appearance. A lifted countenance is available with Botox, and the best news? You can achieve a younger looking face without surgery. By choosing Botox, your eyes will be lifted so you appear more awake, crows feet minimized, and brow furrows smoothed.
Active ingredient, Botulinum, serves to minimize the movement of muscles in the treated areas. Wrinkles are a result of repetitive movement of our facial muscles. As these Botox-treated muscles relax and literally move less, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles diminish. Botulinum neurotoxin works to relax the muscles of the treated areas leaving a refreshed and smoother look to the skin of the treated area.
Botox has been an FDA approved cosmetic injectable treatment since 2002. You might have questions like, how long does Botox take to work to treat lines from brow furrow? And, how long does it take for Botox to kick in once you have had a treatment? All of these questions and more are answered below.
How long does it take for Botox to kick in?
Botox is most often used in the area of brow furrow, crow’s feet and the horizontal lines that appear on our foreheads as we age. The finer the line, the faster the results is often the case. So how long does it take for Botox to kick in? It depends on the treatment area, but you can expect the beautiful results of your Botox treatment to show up in 1 to 2 weeks.
Wrinkles and lines that are deeper, such as the brow furrow between our eyebrows, may take a little longer to respond to Botox injectable treatments. Obviously, as client treatment varies, Botox results may vary. DermaTouch RN professionals are highly trained and know the amount of concentration of Botox product to inject in order to help you get the youth enhancing results you want.
Why does it take time for Botox to kick in?
Botox injectables, using the active ingredient Botulinum, gradually bind to the communication or messaging system between muscles and nerve endings in order to slow the muscular movement of typical facial expressions. When the muscles slow down and contract less, fine lines and wrinkles relax, and even seem to disappear. This slowing down, or messaging interruption, takes a few days to take effect. Botox active ingredient Botulinum “cuts the telephone line” between nerve endings and muscles and wrinkles soften and smooth. Within 1 to 2 weeks, you will see your optimal results of your Botox treatment.
This #1-in-the-world non-surgical cosmetic treatment helps minimize the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes (crow’s feet), and diminish the horizontal lines across the forehead and brow furrow. With improvement in just a few days and full results in 1 to 2 weeks, what’s not to like?
How long does Botox last?
The results of Botox last for up to four to six months. A lighter dosage might only last for 6 to 8 weeks, while giving you more natural results with some movement in the brow area. A heavier dosage might last longer–for up to four months, though will likely provide a more paralyzed look.
To maintain results, patients should receive Botox injections when the dosage begins to wear off.
What does it feel like when Botox begins to take effect?
You will know that your Botox injectable cosmetic treatment is working when your face (literally) begins to look smoother and younger. Botox softens and slows the contraction of muscles that we use to smile, frown, show surprise and every other emotion.
A tight sensation may result from your first and following Botox treatments. This sensation will subside in 1 to 2 weeks and you will see the beautiful relaxed results of fewer wrinkles in about the same time frame.
How many units of Botox do I need?
Botox is typically sold in units, so it’s best to think of Botox in units vs injections. You can receive several units of Botox in a single injection.
The number of units required to achieve desired results will vary between patients. However, there are some generalized amounts that have been determined by Allergan (the makers of Botox). The generalized amounts that are FDA approved are based on the areas being treated as outlined below:
- 20 units of Botox for frown lines.
- 24 units for crows feet.
- 20 units for forehead lines.
Again, the number of units for you to achieve your desired results might be a bit different than these amounts. Also, the number of units required to achieve similar results may change with ongoing treatments.
Botox is also used for common off-label uses, including treatment for:
- Bunny lines across the bridge of the nose
- Lifting the outside corners of the eyebrows
- Lifting the corners of the mouth
- Cobblestone chin
- Thinning of the jawline
DermaTouch RN is your #1 Texas Botox provider
If you’re ready to give Botox a try, you want to work with the best MedSpa in town. DermaTouch RN is the top provider of Botox injections in the state of Texas. Our team of professional injectors have injected 1000s upon 1000s of units of Botox for satisfied clients.
Book your San Antonio or Houston appointment or consultation online 24/7. Or, call 210.951.3520 (San Antonio) or 281.895.9090 (Houston) to schedule! Also, ask about our DermaTouch RN monthly specials to see how much you can save on your Botox Cosmetic treatment.
DermaTouch RN offers minimally invasive and non-invasive treatments for men and women in Houston, San Antonio, Spring and Cypress, as well as the surrounding areas of Texas. We are the largest aesthetic practice in the Houston area, and all of our medical spa treatments are performed by a team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and aestheticians who receive continuing education to remain abreast of emerging treatments that benefit our patients. We invite you to learn more about our office before your consultation.
