Botox Dosing & Treatment Areas: What You Need to Know for Long-Lasting Results

Wondering why your Botox isn’t lasting as long as it used to? You’re not alone. As a nurse practitioner, one of the most common concerns I hear from patients is about Botox longevity. The key factor? Dosing.

Botox dosing isn’t the same for everyone. It depends on your muscle strength, facial anatomy, how expressive you are, and how fast your body metabolizes it. Some people may need more units to achieve the same results—and that’s perfectly normal.

Here’s the bottom line: the right dose = longer results.
If your Botox wears off after just 6–8 weeks, that’s a sign you may need a slightly higher dose. Most patients can expect Botox to last about 3.5 to 4 months when it’s correctly dosed for their specific needs.

Common Botox Treatment Areas

While the forehead and frown lines are the most popular, Botox can treat many areas for both aesthetic and therapeutic benefits. Here’s a breakdown of where we can use it:

• Forehead lines – Softens horizontal lines and prevents deep creases.

• Glabellar lines (“11s”) – Targets vertical frown lines between the brows.

• Crow’s feet – Smooths fine lines around the outer eyes.

• Bunny lines – Treats nose wrinkles that appear when you scrunch your face.

• Gummy smile – Reduces excess gum exposure when smiling.

• Lip flip – Enhances the upper lip for a fuller appearance without filler.

• DAOs (downturned mouth) – Lifts the corners of the mouth.

• Chin dimpling – Smooths “orange peel” texture on the chin.

• Masseter muscles – Slims the jawline and helps with teeth grinding or TMJ.

• Platysma bands – Softens neck bands for a smoother, younger look.

Botox is also great for preventative aging. Starting early can help train muscles to relax, preventing deep wrinkles from forming. But it’s never too late to start, and proper dosing can make a visible difference at any age.

Why Personalized Botox Dosing Matters

Your facial muscles are unique, so your Botox plan should be too. During your consultation, we’ll assess how your muscles move, your goals, and your past experience with injectables to determine the perfect dose. Under-dosing can lead to shorter results—and we want you to enjoy your refreshed look as long as possible.

Let’s Find Your Ideal Botox Plan

If your Botox hasn’t been lasting the full 3–4 months, it might be time to re-evaluate your dose. Whether you’re a first-time patient or someone looking to enhance their results, we’ll make sure your treatment is tailored to your face and goals. And if you’ve been treating the same area for a while, it might be a great time to explore a new area you haven’t tried yet to further balance or soften your look. Book your Botox treatment today!

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