Botox® should last three months, though some patients experience it wearing off quicker or not working as expected.
Why is that?
We picked the brains of our providers and medical director, Dr. Marlin Gill, to uncover key reasons why some people’s Botox® might not last as long and if there’s anything to make it last longer.
Reason 1: You aren’t getting enough units.
The general rule for Botox® is dosing equals duration.
So how much do you need?
According to Dr. Gill, how many units you receive at your first Botox® treatment is determined by ‘label’ and dependent on area. This is the general recommendation from the product manufacturer according to the results of their FDA trials.
Experienced injectors will start with general dose requirements, and adjust according to their own evaluation of the client.
Dr. Gill explained:
“During the exam you can see how a person’s muscles move and get a sense of how strong they are. That helps predict the needed dose. Then we follow up to evaluate the individual’s response and adjust the dose accordingly.”
This is why we schedule a 2-week follow up appointment to get a sense of results and whether or not the dosing needs to be adjusted.
So, if your Botox® isn’t lasting, consider increasing the dose (number of units).
Reason 2: You Are a Fast Metabolizer
Some people metabolize product faster than others, which shortens how long Botox is effective.
There are a few reasons for this:
- Genetics – Inherent metabolism does influence the duration and some people simply metabolize it [Botox] faster.
- Activity level – Athletes and intense exercisers tend to metabolize Botox much faster.
For fast metabolizers, the solution is to either increase the dose, or get treated more frequently.
Dr. Gill also notes that sometimes receiving more frequent treatments can increase the cost compared to increasing the number of units. Experiment to find which method works best for you.
Reason 3: You Are Unresponsive
Some people are, for whatever reason, simply unresponsive to Botox®.
The solution? Switch neuromodulators.
Botox is just one of many neuromodulators.
Another option is Xeomin®. Botox® and Xeomin® are both neuromodulators. They have a slightly different molecular structure so some people to respond better to one versus the other.
One Final Tip to Make Everyone’s Neuromodulator Last Longer
Add Revox 7 to your skin care routine.
Revox 7 is from Revision Skincare and you can think of it as a topical neuromodulator.
Revox utilizes peptide technology to reduce the nerve signal to muscles and produce a relaxing effect that softens facial lines and wrinkles, very similar to how neuromodulators work.
Regardless of the reasons your Botox isn’t achieving its desired effects, you have options. So talk to your provider, and be patient figuring out what works for you.
Looking for Botox or another neuromodulator in Nashville, TN or Decatur, AL? Book your appointment at ElàMar- fist-time patients receive 5 FREE units of Botox.
