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Botox
When Should I Get Botox Re-touch?
Typically, the best time to touch up is at the 2 week mark when botox/dysport has its peak results. Touching up too soon can result in over treatment and possibly a feeling of "heaviness" if the forehead is treated.
Clinical Context
Botulinum toxin doesn't work instantly. After injection, it needs time to bind nerve endings and block the signal that tells muscles to contract, so results build gradually rather than appearing right away. Most patients see the full effect within one to two weeks, which is why providers wait until then before considering a touch-up. Judging results too early can be misleading, since some areas may still be settling while others have already relaxed.
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