BOTOX® Treatment Results

Treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic can achieve dramatic results in helping you look – and feel – younger. In the sections that follow, you can learn about BOTOX ® Cosmetic results, their average duration, and the necessary steps for maintaining a youthful appearance.

When Will I See Improvement?

You will begin to see your BOTOX ® treatment results after about a week. Aesthetic improvement will become apparent as muscles underlying the skin relax, and troublesome facial lines and wrinkles diminish or disappear altogether. Improvements in appearance will continue over the course of a month, until the full effects of your BOTOX® injections are reached.

How Different Will I Look?

The benefits of BOTOX® treatment include reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles that make you look older than you are. As the muscle-relaxing properties of BOTOX® Cosmetic take effect, the lines and wrinkles will fade or disappear gradually.

The changes are subtle. Many patients find that their BOTOX® Cosmetic results are apparent only to themselves, but peace of mind and renewed confidence in their own appearance is often benefit enough. Apart from enjoying a fresher, more youthful look, you will not appear dramatically different. You will still be able to smile, frown, look surprised, and make any other typical facial expressions, but without the lines and wrinkles that caused you to look older.

How Long Will BOTOX® Cosmetic Results Last?

Unfortunately, BOTOX® treatment results are not permanent. For most individuals, the smoothing effects can last up to four months. After that, the wrinkles and lines will gradually begin to return.

Maintaining BOTOX® Cosmetic Results

To maintain the rejuvenating effects of BOTOX ® Cosmetic, treatment must take place every three to six months. If treatment is stopped, the creases and wrinkles will gradually reappear. The duration of BOTOX® Cosmetic results can be lengthened over time with consistent treatment, and the period between injections can increase to as long as eight months. Nevertheless, to enjoy a continued youthful appearance, treatment must be maintained regularly. Like all cosmetic procedures, including face lift, brow lift, and eyelid surgery, treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic does not slow or stop time indefinitely. At best, it resets the clock by a few years.

Find a BOTOX® Provider in Your Area

In order to ensure the best possible results from your BOTOX® treatment, it is essential that you choose an experienced, qualified cosmetic dermatologist. DocShop provides a wealth of facts about BOTOX® Cosmetic, including information concerning treatment and results, as well as providing a directory of qualified cosmetic dermatologists in your area.