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by Botox Edu<\/a><\/p>\n

\"longThere\u2019s good news and bad about Botox: it doesn\u2019t last forever. That\u2019s bad, of course, because you have to regularly spend money for Botox injections if you want to maintain its powerful wrinkle-reducing impact. It\u2019s good that the effect is only temporary, however, if you get botched Botox. You don\u2019t have to worry because your skin and muscles will return to normal after a few months.<\/p>\n

So exactly how long does Botox last? The length of results depends on how the product is applied and what dosage is used.<\/p>\n

The face contains 43 muscles, and the right dosage range is different for each area. Within each area of the face, the right dosage can vary too.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an example: crow\u2019s feet around the eyes usually take 8 to 14 units on each side. The muscle group between the eyebrows — called the glabella area — contains stronger muscles that need 18 to 36 units for maximum effect.<\/p>\n

Not surprisingly, your body\u2019s particular characteristics have an impact on the question of how long Botox lasts. If you have thick muscles, more injections are required to get the desired effect than if you have thinner ones. Rather than injecting deeper into thick muscles, more injections are done to ensure that the same safety standards are met.<\/p>\n

Athletic patients may see the results from Botox injections fade faster. That\u2019s because active bodies heal faster and therefore work more quickly to eliminate the solution from the body.<\/p>\n

Botox Lasts Longer With Repetition<\/h2>\n

There is another piece of good news for everyone, however: Just like with many other beauty regimens, consistently using Botox makes each application work better. That\u2019s because wrinkle-causing muscles get weaker with each repeated use, allowing the impact of the injections to last longer.<\/p>\n

When Botox isn\u2019t strong enough or the proper number of units isn\u2019t administered, results may not last very long. Also, getting Botox for deep-set, static wrinkles may not give you much improvement.<\/p>\n

So once again, how long does Botox last? When administered correctly by a skilled doctor and injected into the right places, expect to see results that last 3 to 4 months.<\/p>\n

While this can vary widely, you should certainly expect results that last several weeks. Some say that when done regularly over the course of a number of years, Botox can start to last up to 9 months or even a year. While there\u2019s plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest that, there\u2019s no research to back up this assertion — yet.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also true that first time users of Botox injections might find that the solution wears off in less than the anticipated 3 months. Facial muscles get conditioned to the injections, however, and results are likely to lengthen. It\u2019s also likely that Botox injections done around the eye will last less than 3 months.<\/p>\n

For men, larger doses mean potentially longer results.<\/p>\n

Simply saying that Botox lasts 3 months or so covers most exceptions and eventualities.<\/p>\n

If Botox Doesn’t Last As Long As Expected<\/h2>\n

If you notice your Botox treatment wearing off more quickly than you expected, it makes sense to talk to the person who administered it and find out the reason for the short lifespan of the results. Was the solution diluted? Was too little used? Was the Botox old? Did your anatomy require an unusual procedure? Is it possible you\u2019re simply resistant to Botox?<\/p>\n

Any reputable physician will want to work with you and help you determine how to make treatments worth the money and the time. Also, take into account that Botox may need 1 to 2 days to take effect and may not peak in impact for 1 to 2 weeks.<\/p>\n

In summary, saying that Botox lasts 3 months is generally accurate, but there are many caveats. When it lasts a very short time, however, you need to take action to find out why it didn\u2019t last longer for you.<\/p>\n

If you are a qualified medical professional, and would like to learn how to use Botox to enhance your business, visit our Botox Training Page<\/a> and learn from the inventor named on the patent applications for Botox!<\/div>\n
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