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BOTOX: WHAT TO EXPECT
First results 3 to 4 days, final result 10 to 14 days. About 3 to 4 months for lines (up to 6); about 6 to 12 months for jaw slimming.
First results
3 to 4 days
Final result
10 to 14 days
How long it lasts
About 3 to 4 months for lines (up to 6); about 6 to 12 months for jaw slimming
Timeline
- Week 1Lines start to soften.
- Week 2Full result. Jaw slimming takes longer: visible from 2 to 4 weeks, slimmest at about 3 months.
- Month 3 to 4Movement slowly returns; time for a top-up for lines.
Sessions
One session; repeat every 3 to 6 months
Good to know
- Does not lift sagging skin
- Lines that show when your face is still may only soften
General information from medical sources (Cleveland Clinic, NHS, ASPS, AAD and published studies), not medical advice. Your clinic's own aftercare instructions come first.
Frequently asked questions
- When will I see results from botox?
- First results: 3 to 4 days. Final result: 10 to 14 days.
- How long does botox last?
- About 3 to 4 months for lines (up to 6); about 6 to 12 months for jaw slimming.
- How many sessions of botox do I need?
- One session; repeat every 3 to 6 months.
- What can botox not do?
- Does not lift sagging skin. Lines that show when your face is still may only soften.