Average Units Of Botox Needed For Frown Lines
The average Botox dose when treating frown lines is 16-24 units. Remember, it can take 7-14 days to see the full results of Botox treatment. (Shaun Patel, MD, Miami Physician)
While the number of units required to treat 11 lines will vary depending on the individual needs of the patient, most patients will be happiest with at least 25 units.
You may even require more than 30 units to achieve the desired outcome.
Keep in mind that it may take a week or more for the results of a Botox treatment to fully show. For this reason, you may want to wait at least a week from the time of treatment before evaluating your results. (Stephen P. Bracci, MD, New York Physician)
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Botox Units for Frown Lines
Botox is an excellent anti-wrinkle treatment and when used correctly by an experienced medical aesthetic practitioner can naturally rejuvenate and freshen the face whilst retaining the natural facial expressions. Deep frown lines occur in someone who uses their glabella (frowning muscle) a lot.
The number of units varies from person to person depending on the strength of the frown. If the lines are there even when not frowning, sometimes fillers can be used in combination with Botox to achieve optimum results.
As always, the best advice is to seek a highly qualified and dedicated aesthetic medical practitioner who can guide you towards the most appropriate options and results for you. (Tracy Mountford, MBBS, London Physician)
Botox dose depends on muscle mass
BOTOX Treatments To Relax The Muscles In The Face
Botox gives very reliable dose-dependent results, but all foreheads are not created equal. Patients with more forehead muscle mass will require a larger dose of botox to achieve the same diminution of movement. (Michael H. Swann, MD, Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon)
Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. The pivotal studies demonstrated that when 20 units of Botox is used to treat the vertical lines (11’s) seen between the brows when one frowns peak results are seen 2 weeks after the treatment and most people enjoy their results for 3-4 months.
In our office we have our patients return 2 weeks after the treatment to assess their results. If the recommended dose is used and results are not perfect, we provide complimentary additional units.
Some people have stronger and larger muscles; in these cases a higher dose is recommended.
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Men generally have stronger muscles than women and also require higher doses. (Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD, Encino Physician)
Botox can help people with early 11’s or 11’s that are not very deep. For people with thick or deeper 11’s botox works well in conjunction with fillers in this area. The combination can get rid of the 11’s or make it significantly better. (Sameer Bashey, MD, Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon)
In my experience, the dosing can vary from 18-30 units. (Nirmal Nathan, MD, Plantation Plastic Surgeon)
Your dose depends on the degree of muscularity. Men usually require more than women. I usually initially use about 20 units in most women, 30 or more in most men. You can always add more after 2 weeks if needed. (Maurice M. Vick, Jr., MD, Baton Rouge Urologist)
Dr Gary D. Breslow, MD, FACS, Paramus Plastic Surgeon – 56 Year Old Woman Treated With Botox
In my opinion, 20 to 30 units of Botox are needed to frown lines depending on muscle strength. (Bernard S. Salameh, MD, Bowling Green Physician)
The frown muscles or glabella muscles can be very strong in some people. This is especially true for men who tend to have larger facial muscles than women. We usually start our female patients at 25 units of Botox here and 35 units in men.
These are just starting dosages. Some patients may need more or less. The right amount of Botox should give you 3-4 months of relaxed facial expression. If you are frozen, you may need less. If it wears off too quickly, you probably need more. (Lawrence Broder, MD, Cedar Park Family Physician)
Botox- for frown lines- usually start with 20 units
Doctor P. Daniel Ward, MD, Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon – 52 Year Old Female
Botox for frown lines – ” angry 11″ – between brow area is usually 20 units for most. So I start there and adjust according to need. Men often have a bulkier muscle mass and require more units.
A great time to evaluate after the first Botox treatment is the 2 week mark. (Ritu Malhotra, MD, Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox for frown lines needs to be tailored for you
There is no one correct dose for botulinum toxin for frown lines. The number of units needed depends on the size, strength and pattern of movement of your glabella (the area between the brows that forms the ’11’s).
Most of the studies done for that area use 20 – 25 units, but that is because a study generally needs to use the same dose for all subjects and is set up to work for a range of people.
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In practice, I often use 15 – 20 units of Botox or Xeomin for the glabella for most women. It takes a full 1 to 2 weeks after treatment to see the full effect of your botulinum treatment. I recommend you arrange to see your treating physician at 2 – 3 weeks after treatment if you are unsure of your results.
That way she can determine if you need more to get the results you want or if you actually need an associated procedure. For example, if you have been frowning long enough to have deep ’11’ wrinkles at rest, you may need injection of a superficial filling agent like Belotero and/or a laser resurfacing procedure to get the results that you want. (Heidi A. Waldorf, MD, New York Dermatologist)
The standard dose for the glabella, or 11’s between your brow, can range anywhere from 20-35 units depending on the strength of your muscles. All botulinumtoxin products usually take a full 2 weeks to see the peak of treatment.
Some patients notice a difference in a few days. If this is your first injection with this particular provider, most physicians are more than happy to see you at a 2 week follow up to assess the efficacy of treatment. (Stephen Behlmer, MD, Helena Dermatologic Surgeon)
Botox dosage for frown lines can vary according to age, gender and muscle density. Doses can range from 20-25 units. Please note, Botox takes 10-14 days after injection to reap the full benefits of botox, so please give botox some time to show it’s positive effects. (Praven Chetty, MD, Kelowna Physician)
Average amount of botox for frown lines
The three most common sites to have Botox are the frown lines, squint lines, and horizontal forehead lines. The number of units required to soften these lines can vary depending on what is required and the strength of each muscle group.
On average, about 30 units of Botox used in the frown lines. (David A. F. Ellis, MD, Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Reducing The Frown Line Between The Eyebrows
Depends on muscle bulk, strength, and desired effect (no movement at all vs. softer contractions). In general, between 15-30U are needed in this area. Men usually require more than women and they could need up to 50U! just in the glabella.
Go to an experienced injector and he will make sure you are looking the best while avoiding complications. (Jose Rodríguez-Feliz, MD, Miami Plastic Surgeon)
Botox is an injectable used to lessen the movement of specific muscle of the face in an effort to target wrinkles created by the contraction of facial muscle groups. The dosing for Botox is variable and based on the desired effect, the amount of current animation, and the strength of the muscles.
For new patients, however, the exact dosing is often discovered through a trial and error process.
Some rough guidelines are:
- Forehead: 16 units
- Crowfeet (around eyes): 8 units per side
- Glabella (between eyes): 18 units
20 units into the glabella is a reasonable starting dose.
The effect of the injection will begin to be seen in 3-7 days. If you do not achieve the effect you want with 20 units, additional Botox can always be added for more effect. Close follow-up with the injector will help allay your concerns. (David Tauber, MD, Albany Plastic Surgeon)