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How Long Does BOTOX® Last?

Writer: Mimi Bao BSN, RN
Mimi Bao BSN, RN
Sep 27
1 min read
Promotional blog graphic for Starlit Aesthetics featuring a model with smooth, youthful-looking skin alongside the headline “How Long Does BOTOX® Last?” The design uses a soft blue medical-aesthetics background with a subtle hexagonal pattern and displays the Starlit Aesthetics logo and Chinese name 星耀醫美 in the upper-right corner.

BOTOX offers temporary relief from fine lines and wrinkles, muscle tension, and other cosmetic concerns. But how temporary is temporary? If you are planning your treatment and wondering how long your BOTOX results might last, this post is for you! This is the typical BOTOX results timeline, from time to results to when to consider getting a follow-up appointment.


Common BOTOX Treatment Areas


BOTOX typically lasts 3 to 4 months, depending on what areas you have treated and your individual metabolism rate. BOTOX treatment areas that adhere to this timeframe include:


  • Forehead: Smooths out forehead lines and prevents deeper wrinkles from forming.

  • BOTOX Brow Lift: Provides a subtle lift to sagging brows.

  • Glabellar Lines: Erases vertical "11" lines between the eyebrows.

  • Crow's Feet: Softens lines around the eyes and creates a more youthful appearance.

  • Smoker's Lines: Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth (perioral lines).


Common treatments that fall outside of this range include:


  • BOTOX Lip Flip: Makes the lips appear fuller by relaxing the muscles around the upper lip; results typically last 2 to 3 months.

  • Masseter BOTOX: Provides relief from jaw clenching and slims the lower face; results typically last 4 to 6 months.


Starlit Aesthetics BOTOX® treatment timeline infographic featuring a crow’s feet before-and-after treatment comparison. The graphic explains the typical progression of BOTOX results from the initial treatment through Day 4, Day 14, 1 to 2 months, and 3 to 5 months, when a follow-up treatment may be considered.

Start Your BOTOX Journey


With regular maintenance and proper skincare, you can extend the life of your BOTOX results. Learn more in our related blog post! To get started with BOTOX, please request a consultation or call Starlit Aesthetics at 626-877-4552.

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