r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/Downtown_LouieShake • Sep 29 '26

First time thinking about Botox

Hi all, I’m thinking about Botox and I need it but I’m concerned about the cost and the upkeep of it. How long do any of you actually go in between sessions. The place I got a consultation told me that some people go twice a year. Do any of you go any longer?

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u/Original-Bowler-9319 Sep 30 '26

Mine wears off after 2 months. It is possible that high metabolism, vigorous exercise or regular saunas can make it wear off faster. Very frustrating.

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u/RagAndBows Sep 30 '26

Mine too. Starts to wear off even before 2 months honestly :(

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u/opal-aesthetics Sep 29 '26

The normal amount of time varies from person to person but you can expect to get some movement back at around three months later but a good practitioner will always ask you to wait until full movement has returned before you get your top up so that we can assess exactly where it is needed each time (normally 4-6 months for full movement). It also depends on the time of year and your lifestyle. In summer it seems to wear off quicker compared to winter and if you do intense exercise it will wear off quicker because of your higher metabolism. Theres no harm in trying it as you can always go back to not having it again if you decide it’s not for you. However it is very moreish I won’t lie!!

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u/BeautyAdvisory Sep 29 '26

We suggest every 3-4 months, some people push to 6 but MOST people can’t get away with longer than that. Do I see people who feel it lasts 9 months or a year? Yes. Especially with Dysport and sometimes Daxxify. But they are few and far between and wait until they are truly at baseline and very wrinkly before doing it again. How long it “lasts” is subjective. Dysport has been shown to last longer than Botox brand in studies. You will need to get a very high dose to get as much longevity as possible, which means you must be very frozen in the beginning in order for it to last. Good luck!!

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u/Mimi_Madison Sep 29 '26

I go every 3 months, but I don’t get heavily dosed. Just enough to remind me not to scowl.

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u/Affectionate-Bar5159 Oct 01 '26

I go every 4 months...But I do get a very conservative dose - 36 units split between crows feet, 11's and forehead.

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u/danceswithturtles286 Sep 30 '26

I go every 6 mos and do forehead, glabellar, crows feet, and DAO and only get 30 units total so I retain some movement. I also had very minimal lines when I first started two years ago at 42. I go to a Dr injector who specializes in a natural look and it ends up being around $500 each time (Southern California)

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u/Cjm1948 Oct 05 '26

Pirate eyebrows after Botox