When it comes to Botox, you may be wondering how long it takes to start seeing results. The answer depends on the individual, the area treated, the depth of the cleft being treated, and other factors. Generally, you should start seeing results in 24 to 72 hours, but some patients may not see full results for five days or more. You can usually expect to start seeing treatment results 48 to 96 hours after the medication is given.
As for the final results, you shouldn't be surprised if you don't feel satisfied with the results for 10 days or two full weeks. You'll start to feel a little tightness on your skin. In a week or two, you'll notice the maximum effect of Botox even on the deepest wrinkles. After the first treatment, you may feel a slight feeling of tightness or heaviness, which will go away in 1 to 2 weeks. You can usually tell that Botox starts to disappear when you can see dynamic lines again with movement. Botox works by temporarily relaxing the muscles in the upper part of the face, allowing you to achieve a smoother, more youthful appearance.
When injected into the muscle underneath the skin, it helps to relax the muscle so that it's easier for you to smile or raise your eyebrows naturally. In addition to the area treated and the frequency of the injection, the effectiveness schedule is also affected by the dose of Botox. Botox starts working right away, but it doesn't reveal its results right away. Affected nerves have what are known as “attachment sites,” which allow the chemical to adhere to their surface and inhibit their activity. The more attachment sites the nerves contain, the faster the results will begin to show.
Botox works differently from other fillers because it is injected directly into the muscles, where it blocks nerve impulses that cause wrinkles. It can take 1 to 3 weeks for the neurotoxin to attach to a nerve, depending on how quickly the body breaks down Botox after the injection. Once in the muscle, Botox needs time to attach to the nerves and prevent the signal from being sent to the muscles, so that the muscle does not contract. People who receive Botox generally don't feel any sensation at the time of their next treatment, although some people have reported a tingling sensation. Although Botox binds quickly, it takes several days for it to shut down SNARE and silencing acetylcholine. If you exercise strenuously on a regular basis, the effects of Botox may wear off at a faster rate than with a less active person.
The best way to know when Botox is ready for use is to schedule a follow-up appointment with your doctor. With its prevalence as an indicator for crow's feet injections, this outpatient procedure yields relatively quick and satisfactory results. Botox stops working in that it breaks down over time and becomes less and less effective at relaxing target muscles. The reason for this delay is that it takes a few days for Botox to penetrate into muscle and begin relaxing it.
