How long does Botox last?
The number we leave to others
How long a treatment lasts is something a clinician estimates for your case, and the published figures sit in the sources below, so we leave the number to them. For pricing, the useful thing to learn is the expected interval between visits, because it decides how often you would pay.
Why the interval matters more than the first price
A single visit price can look fair and still hide a high yearly cost if you return often. Ask the clinic for the interval it expects, then multiply it out yourself. The MedlinePlus page on Botox is a good first read for how the product is described. The Cleveland Clinic page on Botox Cosmetic lists uses and side effects, and it is worth checking whether it gives a timeframe you can compare with what a clinic tells you. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons page on botulinum toxin is another reference to read before the visit.
Four questions about the interval
Ask these at the consultation:
- How long do you expect my result to last, and what is that based on?
- What does a return visit cost compared with the first one?
- Is the quote a firm price for one visit or an estimate for a year of care?
- What would make the interval shorter or longer for me?
Write the answers next to each clinic's name so the comparison is about cost over time, not a single visit.
What a pricing page cannot tell you
Our job here is the cost of repeat visits, not medical advice, so only a licensed clinician who has seen you can say what to expect.