Therapeutic Botox treatments are an outpatient procedure performed right in the dentist’s office, requiring no downtime. Patients can return to their daily routine immediately following the session and will still be able to speak and chew normally, although it’s advised to refrain from exercise for 4-6 hours after treatment and from spa treatments like facials or saunas for 1-14 days.
How long the results from therapeutic Botox lasts varies from patient to patient, depending on factors such as the type and severity of the condition it was used to treat as well as where it was administered. On average, therapeutic Botox will begin producing visible results within 7-10 days, although most patients experience almost immediate relief as the muscles begin to relax. Maximum results are typically reached around three months and can last six months or longer. For patients just starting with therapeutic Botox treatment, a second injection is recommended around the six months, and, after a third treatment, many patients may begin to notice results that last nine months or more.