How Long Does Botox Last On Crows Feet?

The Average is well known

For the average patient, with noticeable Crow’s Feet lines with smiling and some that still remain at rest, Botox in this area will last 3-4 months, as the other posts here have stated.

There are patients in which it will last longer and those in which it will hang aroud longer.

Each patient’s metabolism rate is different. There are a number of factors that can affect that rate: the activity of that muscle, other health conditions, and even general health or emotional stress.

There are trends that show an episode of severe illness (flu, pneumonia, other sickness) or great emotional stress can shorten the duration of action for a Botox dose.

A Gradual Fading Of Its Effects

And the first time someone uses Botox, the duration can be different (shorter or longer) than after they have used it regularly for some time. (Manu Gujrati, MD, Palo Alto Facial Plastic Surgeon)

The average duration of effect after Botox injections is approximately 3-4 months. In athletes who engage in regular strenuous exercise, the duration may be shorter. (Emily Altman, MD, Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon)

BOTOX® will last 3 to 4 months before it starts to wear off. After that time the muscle action of the area the BOTOX® was injected in to will slowly return. It can be 6 to 9 months before the effects have completely dissipated.. (Brian Windle, MD, Kirkland Plastic Surgeon)

There is some variation among patients, and the number of units administered may also be a factor. With that said, most patients show results for three months, and some show results for four months. (Michael McCracken, MD, Lone Tree Oculoplastic Surgeon)

Botox Crows Feet Lasts Up To 4 To 5 Months

Botox for crow’s feet lasts approximately 2.5 months the first time you get it. You can make it last longer if you stay on a schedule and continue to have it done as soon as it wears off in which case it can get up to 4 months of longevity.

In some women, though rare, they can get up to 6 months but I would say that’s 1 out of 10 patients. Dysport is an option that may last longer around the eyes but I’ve had patients claim that Dysport, botox, and xeomin (another botox alternative) lasts about the same. (Mike Majmundar, MD, Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon)

3-6 months

The number of months Botox will last depends on a number of factors. Obviously, the more units placed in the area, the longer Botox will last. There is individual variation too. Botox will not last as long in people who squint and a corollary is that it lasts longer in people who are stoical and don sunglasses.

Botox Typically Lasts Three To Four Months

The expertise of the injector is a factor. It also seems that the more concentrated the Botox ( less diluted), the longer it lasts. Some claim ( I do) that Dysport lasts a bit longer than Botox.

I have had a few patients where Dysport lasted 6 months. (Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD, Virginia Beach Dermatologist)

While it varies by person, the clinical effect in most patients lasts about 4 months but it may be a short as 3 months or as long as 6 months. (Joseph Campanelli, MD, Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Again, much depends on your subjective assessment of your treatment.

Typically it is 3 to 4 months. However, I do have patients who tell me it last for them a year and others may return to the office in 2 months for a top off. Much of this is subjective.

Overly Diluted Botox Often Has A Much Shorter Effectiveness

For this reason, I do not send out reminders cards saying: “Its been 4 months, time to come back in for retreatment.” Instead I encourage patients to do the mirror test-it you walk by the mirror and things are good, you are not ready for retreatment. (Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD, Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon)

Duration of Botox in Crow’s Feet Treatment

Botox and Dysport in the crow’s feet area longevity varies from 3-5 months depending on the dose, the patient, and the injector. It may not last long enough for you to read all of the responses to your question from the physicians here on RealSelf.

Choose your injectiong phsycian most carefully. (Michael A. Persky, MD, Encino Facial Plastic Surgeon)

If you have Botox injected regularly then the effects in this area should last 3-4 months. If you do it very sporadically or if you “smile with your eyes” with very strong muscles at the corners of the eyes, then you may not see the effects for the full 3-4 months.

Some People Just Metabolize The Product Faster

Botox (and Dysport) duration are in part affected by the normal range of muscular activity in the area injected. This is why there is variability from patient to patient. (Harold J. Kaplan, MD, Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Duration of effect of Botox Crow’s Feet

Botox treatments to crow’s feet typically lasts 3 to 4 months. There is a sub-population of patients in whom treatments last 4 to 6 months and others whose treatments last 2 to 3 months. (Anifat Balogun, MD, Seattle Otolaryngologist)

Botox for crow’s feet

Botox is a great treatment for crow’s feet. It usually lasts about four months, although I like to see patients back by the third month before it completely wears off. (Steven Wallach, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)

Botox Duration of Action

Normally Botox treatments last around 3-4 months in the average individual. There is also some dependence on what area is being treated with botox and how many units were injected at the time of treatment. (John M. Hilinski, MD, San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon)

There Are Many Variables Involved

It is a variable time issue. dependent on of units injected, injection techniques, time between reconstitution, depth of crow’s feet. In general I believe between 2 to 6 months range. (Darryl J. Blinski, MD, Miami Plastic Surgeon)

Duration of Effect using Botox for Crow’s Feet

The effects from Botox injections (or any other neuromodulators such as Dysport) will typically last from three to six months and will rarely last much longer. This is true for the majority of the locations throughout the face where Botox may be injected.

The number of units injected can also influence the duration of its effect. In my experience, the results of treating crow’s feet with Botox tend to not last as long as other areas of the face. (Mitchell Schwartz, MD, South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon)

Three To Four Months

Botox effects are variable – but mostly 2-3 months

Botox has a variable effect on each patient. Some patients get 2-3 months of effect; some it lasts longer and some need higher treatment doses.

It depends on you and it depends on the technique, but most patients get a good effect with an experienced practioner. (Jay Calvert, MD, FACS, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)

Botox should lasts between 3-4 months and if you have it at regular intervals, the effects can last closer to 6 months. (Francis R. Palmer, III, MD, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon)

How to make your Botox last as long as possible?

On average Botox should give you a 3-4 month block of the Orbicularis muscle (Crow’s feet). Factors that influence duration include quality of the activation of the Botox.

We have a strict policy on activation with injection within 4 hours of reconstitution. Lastly, techniques are critical. Be sure your injector is talented at their craft. Injecting deep on the bone versus in the subcutaneous plane , where in the muscles distribution is it best placed? All of these factors will have an influence on how long Botox will last you. (Charles Virden, MD, Reno Plastic Surgeon)

The average duration of effect for Botox in the crow’s feet is about 3 months. Patients who receive Botox on a regular basis can have some disuse atrophy which makes the effect of Botox seem to last longer. (Stephen Prendiville, MD, Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Botox for Crow’s Feet

Botox works by temporarily softening the underlying muscles which reduces the overlying creases or wrinkles which normally occur with movement of the muscles. In general, Botox works for anywhere from 3 to 5 months in most people.

The lucky few can even have effects longer than 5 months and some shorter (David Shafer, MD, FACS, New York Plastic Surgeon)