In general, the effects of BOTOX last about 3 – 6 months, with the average results beginning to wear off after about four months. As with any treatment, of course, the longevity of the results will vary from patient to patient.
You will start to see results a few days after the treatment. The action takes time to take effect due to the nature of the muscle relaxing. Lines will start to soften after a few days, and continue to do so for at least 2 weeks after your treatment.
Technically no, there is no reversal for Botox. Once it kicks in you have to wait for it to wear off or augment the results in some way (when possible). The good news is that it's not permanent and results gradually wear off over 3-4 months.
I have tightness in my forehead after Botox®—is this normal? Yes, you may experience tightness on your forehead around four or five days after having treatment. It can last for five or six days.
The simple answer to this question is no Botox cannot be reversed. There is no known 'antidote' to Botox although this does not necessarily mean there is nothing that can be done if you experience certain unwanted results.
While there is no magic ingredient that will immediately correct the effects of an undesired Botox job, some minerals may improve the effects of Botox. “Zinc may enhance the effect," says Zeichner. "Many doctors recommend their patients take zinc supplements when they get their treatment for a better outcome.
In order to get the best solution for a bad botox therapy, one notable procedure is known as Pyridostigmine treatment. It is a drug commonly administered to cure a condition known as myasthenia gravis. Now, physicians have tested it and can be used to counter the negative effects of a botox injection.
Our regular patients expect tightness and heaviness after their procedure as they know their treatment is 'Kicking-In'. This feeling resolves itself after 2-4 weeks, as your brain gets used to this new relaxation of your muscles.
The muscle that usually elevates the brows relaxes while the muscle that lowers them remains active with Botox treatment. As a result, a patient will feel a heavy forehead or brow, and their position may appear downwards. It can also cause hooded eyes or eyelids.
In some patients, BOTOX® treatment may create a numbing effect around the treatment site. Although the treatment site may feel numb or tingly, the patient will still maintain full control of jaw movements. This numbness is generally mild, and in most cases, the feeling lasts for no more than a few days after treatment.
Heavy brows and the feeling of drooping.
This feeling and look comes from treatment of the forehead muscles called the frontalis. These muscles move the brows up and in certain cases after Botox treatment, the relaxed muscle then makes the brows drop.
Why Does Botox Make Your Forehead Shiny? Light naturally reflects off of smooth surfaces, so the smoother your skin, the more light will bounce. Botox injections smooth the skin, which can cause it to appear shinier, especially if it is overdone.
It typically takes about 3 days for noticeable results, when the muscles around your eyes begin to relax. Injections for this small area generally need to be repeated every 3 to 4 months.
The short answer is; yes. The long answer is that the effects on wrinkles you see on your face, appear to be more effective the more frequently you get botox injections.
Ask any good dermatologist about what you shouldn't do after botox and the first answer would be – “Don't ever rub your face for any reason.” This includes undergoing any form of facial massage. Doing any of these will result in the botox moving to unwanted areas.
When Botox is applied to problem areas around the eyebrows, the muscles relax and the skin on top of them becomes smoother. The muscles around the eyebrows are pulled upwards, elevating the eyebrows and making a patient's eyes appear more open.
If the Botox is placed too low or if it migrates down, the Botox can affect the lower part of the muscle and cause a droopy eyebrow. Sometimes when your eyebrow goes down, it can make your upper eyelid heavy too, making it look like droopy eyelids.
How long does eyebrow heaviness last? Rest assured, heavy eyebrows after Botox are temporary. The heavy sensation will completely go away once your Botox wears off in 3 months. But it usually becomes less noticeable after a week or two.
Bumps after Botox are a common side effect of the treatment. They typically last up to two days but if they persist or become uncomfortable, visit your doctor.
Over-contraction of forehead muscles.
As the Botox injection sinks in, it can cause difficulty relaxing your muscles, especially if you do this frequently prior to your injection. This can cause pain within that area, giving you a similar feeling to headaches.
Your Skin Might Look the Same (At First)
Don't worry – that's totally normal. The first time botox is injected, it takes time to act. In fact, it's possible that it may take 2-8 days to start seeing a difference. But two weeks after your appointment, you'll see the full effects of your Botox treatment.
Why Does It Take Botox Time To Work? Botox takes time to work because it must reach the cellular level of the muscle in order to block the neurotransmitters in the nerve, eventually causing the paralyzation of the muscle.
When people see lines forming after BOTOX wears off, they assume treatment made their wrinkles worse. Actually, your face simply returns back to its natural state. No new wrinkles or lines are ever caused by these injections.