These days, many people use the Botox injection technique to eliminate facial wrinkles and lines that appear on the face due to laughter, frowning, and daily habits. The simplicity of injection, early effectiveness and cost-effectiveness are among the reasons for the popularity of Botox. Botox lasts for different people. If you are planning to inject Botox and want to get information about how long Botox lasts, stay with us.
What is Botox?
Botox contains a toxic substance called botulinum, which is made from the toxin of Clostridium bacteria. After the injection, this poison paralyzes the target muscle, although this condition is temporary and after a few months, the muscle is activated again. In addition to cosmetic applications, Botox is also used in treatment.
Nowadays, they are treated with Botox, it has spread a lot and has had good results. Botox is available in various types of domestic and foreign production in Iran. Botox Mesport is an Iranian brand that many people choose for injection. Most people who want foreign brands do Botox Dysport injections.
When can the results of botox injection be visible?
Most people expect to see the results of Botox on the same day of injection, while the effects of Botox are visible three to five days after injection. The full results of Botox are fully visible after 14 days. The effectiveness of Botox in people whose face has stronger muscles needs more time. Another effective factor in the effectiveness of Botox is the depth of wrinkles.
The effectiveness of Botox in people who have deep and old wrinkles is less than in people whose face wrinkles have just appeared. It can be said that the age of the injection is effective in the effectiveness of Botox.
How long does Botox last?
If it is the first time you are doing botox injection, don’t expect the best result because your muscles have not yet adapted to the botox substance. To achieve optimal and desirable results, several sessions of Botox should be injected, which means that after the shelf life of the first injection, when you do the second injection, better results will be obtained. For example, the shelf life of Botox around the eyes is on average 4 to 6 months, but probably in the first injection, the shelf life of Botox will be shorter and you should re-inject after 3 months.
Does botox injection need repair?
If you have done botox injection, the specialist doctor will definitely ask you to come back for a visit after two weeks. Usually, after 14 days, the final results of Botox will be determined and the doctor will re-inject Botox, if needed, after reviewing the results. This re-visit is called a repair session.
A small percentage of patients who perform injections around the eyes may experience drooping eyelids after Botox injection, which in most cases will resolve with time. Otherwise, the doctor can fix the problem by injecting in some areas during the repair session.
How is Botox renewal done?
For many people, the question arises, does Botox need to be renewed? Yes. Botox is not a permanent procedure. The minimum shelf life of Botox is 3 months and the maximum is one year. When the effects of Botox wear off, you can go for re-injection and extension of Botox. Definitely, in re-injection, the results are better and last longer.
Dysport and Mesport are two common brands of Botox in Iran. The durability of Botox Dysport is longer than that of Botox Mesport and it has a higher price; But it is better to know everything about Botox Dysport before injection.
What are the symptoms of botox wear?
Considering that Botox is a temporary method, the question arises, how to determine the time to re-inject Botox? You can easily tell if it’s time for a re-injection by checking the wrinkles on your face. If the wrinkles removed with Botox are visible on your face normally, it means that the effect of Botox has disappeared. If wrinkles are visible by frowning and laughing, it means that the effect of Botox has decreased.
Effective factors in the longevity of Botox
In addition to the Botox brand, some factors have a direct effect on the shelf life of Botox, which include:
Injected dose
For injection, Botox is diluted with 1 to 3 cc of saline solution. In some unreliable centers, manipulating the amount of injection and diluting the Botox substance causes the patient not to receive the full benefits of the injection.
Product freshness
Ideally, Botox diluted with saline should be used within 24 hours for best results. Although after opening the Botox, this solution can be used for up to two weeks.
Body metabolism
Botox disappears faster in the body of athletes and people who are very active.
Care after botox injection
If you want Botox to last longer and avoid Botox injection complications such as drooping eyelids, you should pay special attention to post-injection care. Observing the following tips will help you have a sweet and successful Botox injection experience:
- For 24 hours, avoid manipulating and massaging the injection area.
- Do not take a bath for 24 hours after the injection.
- Do not use sauna, swimming pool and jacuzzi for 24 hours.
- Walking and sports are prohibited for up to 24 hours.
- Do not lie down or bend for 4 hours after injection.
- Work with facial muscles for 2 hours after injection.
- Place a cold compress on the injection site.
last word
Botox is a safe and temporary procedure. The shelf life of Botox also depends on various factors. If this is the first time you have done botox injections, be patient, with time you will get satisfactory results.
