Results

As stated before, the results usually start to be noticed within 3-10 days or even sooner. They tend to last in most people for up to 3 or 4 months. As time passes, the muscle activity will gradually return to normal. Additionally, other areas may return to activity sooner or later depending on the amount injected. The interesting thing about BOTOX® is that it tends to do fairly well even up to the third or fourth month, as opposed to many other cosmetic procedures that last a very short time at full strength and then go away quickly (collagen injections are an example of this type).
 
Results can vary depending on who is performing the injection on the patient. It is very important to go to a physician who is experienced at this procedure, does it himself or herself (rather than having a nurse, physician’s assistant [PA], or other nonphysician do it), and has a good reputation for performing this type of procedure. The manufacturers of BOTOX® recommend physicians inject the medication themselves. As with most procedures, the skill of the practitioner is related to how often he or she performs the procedure.