Curious about how long Botox lasts? Learn about its effects, treatment areas, frequency, and precautions.

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One of the most common questions when considering Botox is its duration. You may wonder how long the effect lasts after a single injection and when it will start to show.

Today, I will summarize all the information related to Botox, from its duration and treatment areas to effects, frequency, and post-procedure precautions.

1. What is Botox?

Botox is an injection procedure that uses botulinum toxin to temporarily reduce excessive movement of specific muscles. It is said to help alleviate wrinkles and reduce muscle size by blocking the secretion of neurotransmitters involved in muscle contraction, thereby preventing excessive muscle movement.

 

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2. Botox Treatment Sites and Effects

It is said that the areas where you can receive Botox treatment are as follows.

 

1) Wrinkle Botox

It is said to help improve wrinkles primarily related to facial expressions, such as those on the forehead, between the eyebrows, around the eyes, on the chin, and for reducing the size of the nostrils. In the case of wrinkle Botox, the effects are said to appear within 1 to 2 weeks after the procedure.

 

2) Square jaw Botox

It is said to be effective in reducing the square jaw muscles and helps to soften an angular face shape. It is reported that you can see the effects of square jaw Botox within 4 weeks of the procedure.

 

3) Skin Botox

Skin Botox involves injecting a small amount of Botox into the skin layer rather than the muscle, and it is said to be effective in naturally improving fine lines, elasticity, skin texture, and pores. The effects are reportedly seen within an average of 1 to 2 weeks after the procedure.

 

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4) Body Botox

Botox treatments are also available for the trapezius and calf muscles. It is said to help reduce overly developed trapezius and calf muscles and improve their lines. The effects are reported to appear within four weeks of the procedure.

3. Duration of Botox effects

The duration of Botox effects is said to be as follows. However, it does not last the same for everyone, and there may be differences depending on the treatment area, muscle mass, facial expression habits, and the dosage administered.

 

- Wrinkle Botox: Average 3~4 months

- Square jaw Botox: Average 3~4 months

- Skin Botox: Average 2~3 months

- Body Botox: Average 3~4 months

4. Reasons why the duration of Botox effects varies from person to person

1) Difference in muscle usage

It is said that the duration of Botox effects can be affected by how often the muscles in the affected area are used.

 

2) Differences in individual muscle mass

It is said that even for the same body part, the response can differ between people with a lot of muscle mass and those with less. In cases where muscles are strongly developed, the speed at which the effects appear or the duration of maintenance may feel different.

 

3) Treatment cycle and potential for resistance

It is said that if resistance develops, such as from repeated Botox injections at too short intervals, you may feel that the effect is weaker than before or that the duration of the results has shortened.

5. Precautions After Botox Procedure

It is said that it is important to follow the following points after a Botox procedure.

 

1) Do not rub or massage the treated area vigorously.

2) Avoid saunas, steam rooms, and strenuous exercise for one week after the procedure.

3) Avoid activities that put direct strain on the calves after calf Botox.

4) Avoid lifting excessively heavy objects or bags after trapezius Botox.

6. Q&A

1) Does getting Botox frequently make the effects last longer?
While the effects may feel longer in some cases as muscle usage decreases with repeated treatments, getting injections more frequently is not always beneficial. Receiving repeated treatments at too short intervals can lead to resistance, so it is important to adhere to an appropriate schedule.

 

2) How much does Botox cost?

The event price for Maypure's domestically produced Botox with reduced resistance is 19,000 won per area for wrinkle Botox. The first-visit event price for domestically produced Botox is 1,900 won per area for wrinkle Botox.

 

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It is said that the timing of the onset of effects and the duration of the results may vary depending on whether the treatment involves reducing expression lines, such as on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes, or alleviating muscle development, such as on the square jaw and trapezius muscles. If you desire natural-looking results, it is important to check the duration of the effects, the treatment area, and your previous treatment history, and to proceed with the procedure after a thorough consultation with medical professionals.

I hope you use the information I shared today to plan your Botox treatment!

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