How long Botox lasts depends on the treatment area and on each person's condition, so the differences between areas cannot be pinned down to a single fixed number. This article lays out, from STEP 1 to STEP 3, the order for judging those differences between areas. It is explained based on the Botox options at Repic Clinic in Gangnam (square jaw, wrinkles in 1 area, wrinkles in 3 areas).
STEP 1. Start by Distinguishing the Purpose for Each Area
With Botox, each area has a different purpose, and when the purpose differs, so does the way you feel the effect and the basis for estimating how long it lasts. The Botox procedures offered at Repic Clinic in Gangnam are divided as follows.
- Square jaw Botox: a procedure that reduces the volume of the masseter (chewing muscle) to shape a slimmer facial line.
- Wrinkle Botox, 1 area: softens expression lines in one of the forehead, glabella or eye area and relaxes muscle tension.
- Wrinkle Botox, 3 areas: treats the forehead, glabella and eye area at once.
Even with the same Botox, square jaw treatment aims at a change in volume, while wrinkle treatment aims at softening expression lines. When comparing how long it lasts, you first need to distinguish which purpose the procedure serves.
STEP 2. Check Your Personal Variables at the Consultation
The effect and how long it lasts may differ depending on skin condition, lifestyle and medical history. That is why it is hard to apply an average number of months found online directly to yourself. At the consultation, the following items are checked.
- The area and scope of treatment (1 area or 3 areas)
- Previous procedure experience and medical history
- Medications you are taking, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Your schedule after the procedure (work, events, etc.)
Temporary redness or swelling may appear right after the procedure. Botox is described as a procedure that allows a return to daily life the next day, and slight swelling can be covered with makeup. On the day of the procedure, avoiding saunas, hot packs and strenuous exercise is recommended.
STEP 3. When Combining with Filler, Decide the Order and Interval
Botox relaxes muscles and filler adds volume, so their mechanisms do not overlap and having both on the same day is possible. Applying them to the same area at the same time can affect how the filler is distributed. For that reason, it is explained that having Botox first and adding filler 7–14 days later makes the result easier to predict. If time is short, it can also be done on the same day, and the order and interval differ by area.
Injection procedures such as filler may need 3–5 days of downtime. If you have a wedding or an event, tell the clinic your schedule at the consultation first so the order of procedures can be adjusted.
Summary of What to Check by Area
| Procedure | Purpose | Items checked at consultation |
|---|---|---|
| Square jaw Botox | Reducing masseter (chewing muscle) volume | Jawline condition, medical history |
| Wrinkle Botox (1 area) | Softening expression lines in one of the forehead, glabella or eye area | Treatment area, degree of wrinkles |
| Wrinkle Botox (3 areas) | Treating the forehead, glabella and eye area together | Combination of areas, whether to combine with filler |
If you follow this order, you can sort out the purpose for each area, your personal variables and the schedule for any combined procedure one after another, which makes it easier to ask about and judge how long the effect lasts at the consultation. It is advisable to get specific guidance on how long the effect lasts through a medical consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the duration of Botox differ by area?
Because the purpose and scope of the procedure differ by area, the duration may also differ. Square jaw Botox aims at reducing masseter volume, and wrinkle Botox aims at softening expression lines in the forehead, glabella and eye area. There are also individual differences, so the accurate duration needs to be confirmed at the consultation.
Can I get Botox and filler on the same day?
Having them on the same day is possible. However, for the same area, having Botox first and adding filler 7–14 days later makes the result easier to predict. The order and interval are designed differently depending on the area.
Can I go to work the day after Botox?
Botox is described as a procedure that allows a return to daily life the next day. There may be slight swelling, but it can be covered with makeup. It is best to avoid saunas and strenuous exercise on the day of the procedure.
※ This article is general information, and the effect, side effects, recovery time and duration of a procedure may differ depending on each person's skin condition, lifestyle and medical history. For whether a procedure is suitable and for precautions, please seek guidance through a consultation with the doctor at Repic Clinic in Gangnam (B1 and 2nd floors, 318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul).
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※ This content is for general information only and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before any procedure. Results, downtime and side effects vary from person to person.
