Of all the misconceptions about Botox injections, seeing results immediately after treatment is by far one of the things that frustrate a lot of aestheticians, doctors, and cosmetics specialists. Why? Because this misconception could very well tarnish their reputation, particularly if a patient starts spreading this falsehood around.
On that note, here are a few things that first-time patients should know about results from Botox injections:
1. Results will begin to manifest a few days after treatment
As with any medication, cosmetics-related or otherwise, you need to give it time to work as your body also needs to absorb it first before it can do its job. With Botox injections, results usually begin to appear around the third day following treatment. Some patients, however, begin to notice a slight improvement from the second day. As you can see, the time it takes for results to become noticeable varies from patient to patient. In general, however, you can expect to notice slight changes on Day three.
2. Optimal results are achieved two weeks after treatment
On Day 7 following your treatment, you will begin to notice more significant changes on the treated areas but it’s usually on Day 14 that optimal results are achieved. Two weeks following treatment, you see that the lines and wrinkles that were once highly visible are no longer so prominent. You’ll hardly notice them.
3. The time it takes for results to appear depends on the severity of the lines or wrinkles
Although the said timeline for results from Botox injections to appear is the typical timeframe, other factors affect results; and one of these is the severity of the lines and wrinkles on the treated areas. In general, the lighter the lines and wrinkles, the quicker the results may appear; conversely, the more severe the lines are, the longer you will have to wait for results to appear. Crow’s feet and light forehead lines are usually the first ones to disappear as the Botox takes effect. The deeper lines between the eyebrows may take longer to become less noticeable.
4. How long results will last depend on the number of units injected into the target area
Last but not the least, the number of doses will also affect results from Botox injections; this time, however, it’s how long results will last. The fewer units administered, the quicker the results will fade. However, patients must remember that heavier doses could also give them the frozen look. More natural-looking results are achieved with lighter doses. Discuss your options with a licensed doctor.
Got more questions? Call Rejuvé at (408) 740-5320 to schedule an appointment with Dr. John Tang for consultation on Botox injections. Rejuvé is proud to serve the San Jose Bay Area CA and the communities of Saratoga, Los Gatos, Campbell, Cupertino, Scotts Valley, Los Altos, and Mountain View.