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Results will be evident within 3-10 days. Photographs may be taken before the procedure so that patients can check their results themselves rather than relying on their memory. It is surprising to see how many people do not recall how they looked before the procedure and are amazed at the difference when shown a picture. Prior to having the procedure done, the patient should be prepared to realize that BOTOX® does not actually erase lines but relaxes them. What this means is that deeper lines will become somewhat less deep and superficial lines will nearly disappear. This can be likened to the act of steaming a garment’s wrinkles rather than ironing them. 
 
It may be necessary for the patient to have additional procedures, such as the use of filler substances (eg, Restylane, Collagen) in order to plump up the wrinkles that are now relaxed. Additionally, it may be necessary to have 2 or 3 sessions of BOTOX® treatment for deeper wrinkles before results become optimal.