What to Expect Before and After Botox Q&A

Generally speaking, Botox injections will last around 3 to 4 months, but several factors can influence the longevity of the results. Some patients will notice that they metabolize Botox a bit faster than average, in which case their results may only last closer to 2 to 3 months, while others have noted that their injections can provide results for closer to 4 to 6 months. Athletes or those with a very good metabolism will likely notice that their results last on the shorter end, though sometimes it is purely genetic. It is common for patients to notice after multiple treatments that their results last a bit longer than after the initial treatment.

Anyone over the age of 18 who is deemed a good fit by the health care provider can start receiving Botox injections, though it is more common for people to start preventative Botox treatments in their mid-to late-20s or early 30s. Starting treatments before full-blown wrinkles have developed is highly recommended to ensure that the process of aging is significantly slowed down before it even starts. It is recommended that most people start Botox treatments before the age of 35, as creasing and fine lines may become trickier and more expensive to treat after significant development, though treatment is common for anyone aged 25 to 50 years old. The average age to start Botox treatments is in the early 30s, as patients start to notice the effects of aging on their faces and wish to reverse those effects before they become very noticeable to others.

There are many factors that we may face daily that will cause our skin to age and that will also cause the results from Botox injections to diminish at a faster rate. It is recommended that those who wish to prolong the appearance of youthful, smooth skin or wish to get the most out of their Botox injections avoid the following:

– Smoking and ingesting nicotine
– Sun exposure without proper protection
– High levels of stress (if possible)
– High-intensity workouts
– Excessive heat (immediately following treatment)
– Consuming heavily processed or fatty foods

In addition to avoiding all of the above as much as possible, it is important to maintain a quality skincare routine that will keep your skin properly hydrated. Studies have shown that taking zinc supplements can also help achieve the results provided by Botox.

On average, results from Botox injections will take around 3 to 4 days before they start to develop and become visible, but it will take closer to 10 to 14 days before the final results will take effect. When the treatment starts to take effect, you may notice that the skin starts to feel a little tighter, and you will be able to feel the effects of the treatment if you make exaggerated facial expressions using the muscles that received the Botox. Botox requires 14 days for the full effects to take place because it is a neuromuscular blocking agent, which takes that amount of time to reach the nerve at the cellular level, causing it to be paralyzed. This timeline has a bit of variation from patient to patient, primarily because of differences in muscle thickness. The finer the lines that are being treated by Botox, the sooner you are likely to reach the full effects provided by Botox.

For aesthetic botox treatment, visit us at the Midwest Dermatology Centre. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1959 Newark Granville Road, Granville, OH 43023. We serve patients from Granville OH, Park Ridge OH, Welsh Hills OH, Newark OH, Alexandria OH, Pataskala OH, and surrounding areas.