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Are the results of botox or dysport injections to eliminate the horizontal lines on my forehead permanent?

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Dr. Steve Springer answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Time Will Tell: Unfortunately no. The results typically last around 3 months. One could argue that using these type of injections over the long haul as a preventative measure could provide some long term benefits in terms of wrinkle formation....But that is with continued use.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Christopher Hove answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Is Botox Permanent?: No. Botox and Dysport will temporarily paralyze the injected muscle for about 3-4 months (although I have seen 6-7 months). After that, the muscle will regain its ability to move. However, the appearance of wrinkle reduction can last longer than that, especially if you have broken your habit of moving that muscle. Also, the lines do not get worse after it wears off! www.Hovecenter.Com.

Answered 12/10/2016

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No: Botox and Dysport work by relaxing the muscles that cause the skin to scrunch up. When the effects wear off in 3-4 months, the skin will start to move again and the wrinkles will come back. Regular maintenance is required to make the lines stay away.

Answered 7/29/2015

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3-4 Month Duration: Botox and Dysport last 3-4 months. After that, the muscles begin to regain their original strength. Regularly spaced injections can help you maintain the appearance that you desire. Dysport can have a quicker onset than Botox to achieve full effect.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Janet Turkle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

No: Botox and Dysport last from 2-4 months.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Burke Chegar answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

No : These medications will reduce the appearance of wrinkles caused by muscle movement for 3-4 months. After that, they will gradually return.

Answered 1/11/2015

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

NO: They will soften even may disappear after repeat doses of these neurotoxins but in general as they wear off ( 3.5-4 months) you begin to make the creases again as muscle movement returns

Answered 11/28/2017

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