How Long Does Botox Last For Crows Feet?
Botox can last between three to six months depending on the area
Botox can last anywhere between three and six months depending on the area. In general, the area around the eyes (crow’s feet) lasts a little shorter than the forehead. I find that patients generally when they come twice a year for botox (every six months) will look good and prevent developing new and deeper wrinkles. (Michele S. Green, MD, New York Dermatologist)
Botox has a variable duration of action in different people
Botox has a variable duration of action in different people. The average duration of action is about 3-4 months, however, it can last up to six months especially in the forehead area and the region between the eyes.
31 Year Old Woman Treated With Botox For Crow’s Feet By Dr Michele S. Green, MD, New York Dermatologist
In some areas such as arround the crows feet of the eyes typically three to four months is maximum duration in most individuals. Botox is very patient dependent and two different folks injected in the same site can have both a different onset (time to take effect) as well as duration of action. (Scott Trimas, MD, Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox lasts between 2 to 4 months
A typical Botox cosmetic injection lasts between 2-4 months. This varies widely among patients and the location injected. Some areas seem to dissipate more quickly, while other areas last longer. There seems to be a variation in the duration between individuals as well.
One can usually tell when they are in need of another injection when they begin to see the reappearance of lines on the forehead, between the brows and crow’s feet. Interestingly, it seems that the longer someone has used this product, the longer it seems to last for them.
Botox For Crows Feet With Dr Sirish Maddali, MD, Portland Plastic Surgeon
The average patient receives Botox cosmetic between 2-4 times per year, however others prefer to get various areas treated and alternate between these areas much more frequently. In short, the decision to return for additional treatments is determined by what one sees in their mirror! Botox is an effective treatment for fine lines with reasonable longevity and excellent, natural results. (Janet Turkle, MD, Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon)
Three Ways To Prolong The Effects of Botox ( Dysport and Xeomin)
I have been injecting Botox for cosmetic reasons since 1991 and can say pretty categorically that most people are thrilled when they see their frown lines, worry lines, and crow’s feet lines disappear within days of being treated.
However, one of the biggest complaints is that the effects pretty much wear off somewhere between three and six months following treatment (rarely persisting for up to eight months). The good news is that there are three ways to prolong the desirable effects of neuromodulators.
Botox Treatment To Minimize The Appearance Of Crows Feet By Dr. Ryan Greene, MD, PhD, Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon
The first way is to suggest that the patient initially return at fixed four month intervals, regardless of whether the wrinkling has returned. In this way, the muscles of facial expression responsible for the lines can be “retrained” to function less actively than they had in the past.
In addition, the repetitive use of the muscle relaxing neuromodulator ultimately leads to some atrophy of the muscles, since they are being used less frequently and less intensively. Another way to prolong, the effects of treatment is to combine the use of neuromodulators with the use of fillers.
This means, for example, treating not only the muscles responsible for moving the forehead, or the scowl lines between the eyes, or the crow’s feet area, but filling them as well. This not only decreases the static etching of the skin, but in studies, the combination therapy has been shown to last up to one year when performed together.
Crowsfeet Treated With Botox Cosmetic By Doctor Paul L. Leong, MD, FACS, Pittsburgh Facial Plastic Surgeon
Some injectors prefer to inject first with neuromodulator and perform the filling two weeks later. To save time, I prefer to inject the lines with filler first and then inject the neuromodulator in the same session. (Nelson Lee Novick, MD, New York Dermatologic Surgeon)
Botox in the upper third of the face (forehead, crow’s feet, between eyebrows) on average lasts 3 and half months. For some patients the results can last longer. One factor is how animated you are with facial expressions. Botox for excessive sweating in the axillae typically lasts 6 months. (Felix Kuo, MD, Long Island Dermatologist)
Botox longevity
Botox is an injectable chemical that can diminish the appearance of facial wrinkles for approximately 3-4 months. It works by weakening the muscles of the forehead and eye area (crow’s feet) thereby relaxing the overlying skin in those areas making the appearance of wrinkles less deep.
Although the lines are not completely removed, in many cases they are difficult to notice after treatment. After injection, it takes about 3-6 days to begin to notice the changes. There may be some redness and swelling in the area for a few hours after injection.
Doctor Mariano Busso, MD, Miami Dermatologic Surgeon – Treating Crow’s Feet With Botox Cosmetic
Please inform your surgeon if you are taking aspirin or any other blood thinner prior to injection. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist prior to receiving Botox. (William Bruno, MD, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)
Botox lasts up to 6 months
Duration of Botox can be individual with respect to duration as it is a reversible medication it is broken down by the body over time. Other factors which affect duration of Botox are:
- Dilution technique of administering physician
- Units of Botox administered to specific area of treatment
- Administration technique of physician or other staff
There are supportive clinical studies that direct the specific number of units that should be applied at individual anatomical areas. In general, Botox administered to the glabellar area should last 5-6 months.
Botox administered to crows feel area should last 3-4 months, and the forehead should last 4-5 months. There has been considerable results/outcome variability with respect to the skill and expertise of the injection provider. (Peter Schmid, DO, FAACS, Longmont Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox lasts?
The longevity of response depends on the site of injection. In general results last for 6 months in the forehead and between the eyebrows, and typically for around 3-4 months in the crow’s feet. (Michael Sullivan, MD, Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox lasts for about 3 months for most facial treatment areas
Female Treated For Glabella, Forehead And Crows Feet By Dr Joel Schlessinger, MD, Omaha Dermatologic Surgeon
The average duration of effect is about 3 months for most treatment areas. Some muscle group areas like the Crows-feet can recover more quickly. The dose, the injection location, patient age, gender and other factors can influence this slightly.
Maintaining your results by having a treatment before the muscle activity has returned to normal may lead to a permanent reduction in the muscles effect on the overlying skin. Very delicate muscle groups in middle and lower half of the face can be slower to recover muscle function.
Establishing a professional relationship with an Specialist Botox provider is your best opportunity for achieving optimal results as your needs change. (Mathew C. Mosher, MD, Vancouver Plastic Surgeon)