Wedding-Ready Botox Timeline: Exactly When to Book Before the Big Day

Intro: your face, but fresher—right on time

You want to look like you in photos—just smooth, rested, and confident. The trick isn’t more units; it’s timing. Botox® Cosmetic takes a few days to kick in and ~2 weeks to peak, so planning matters. Use this timeline to schedule consultations, touch-ups, and any companion treatments without last-minute surprises.

The definitive countdown (from 6 months out)

Everyone’s anatomy and goals are different. We build conservative, natural plans and fine-tune at the two-week mark.

6 months out — the trial run (ideal for first-timers)

• Why now: If you’ve never had Botox, plan to have a test treatment before engagement photos or showers.
  

• What happens: Consult + mapping → conservative plan by area (forehead, “11s,” crow’s feet, lip flip, etc.).
  
• Outcome: You learn how your face responds, preferred dose, and any tweaks to avoid on the real run.
  

3 months out — optional second cycle (if desired)

• If you loved the first treatment and your muscles are strong or expression lines deep, a second treatment keeps lines soft through events before wedding season (showers, bachelorette, rehearsal).‍
• Skip if you're still loving your results and there are no visible expression lines/wrinkles—save the next treatment for the 6–8 week window.

8–10 weeks out — finalize the plan‍

• Consult check-in: Review photos from the trial, confirm areas, and schedule your “wedding treatment.”
• Bundle smart: If you’re doing skin treatments (peels, facials, microneedling), map them around Botox (see “Pairing with other treatments” below).
  

6–8 weeks out — the wedding treatment

• Book injections now. This gives time for peak results and a calm touch-up.
  
• Timeline:
  
  • Days 3–5: Onset
    
  • Days 10–14: Peak results
    
  • Week 3–4: You’re in the sweet spot; results look polished and natural.
    

2–3 weeks out — touch-up window (if needed)

• Quick symmetry tweaks or micro-adjustments based on your peak photos.
  
• Do not make major changes now—tiny refinements only.
  

Wedding week

• No injections. Focus on hydration, sleep, and routine skincare.
  
• Schedule a calming, non-irritating facial 5–7 days out if you like (no extractions/peels this close).
  

Where Botox helps most (and typical ranges)

Ranges are guides—not quotes. We dose to your anatomy and goals.

• Forehead lines: ~6–20 units (leave a touch of movement for expression)
  
• Glabella “11s”: ~12–24 units (prevents frown lines in bright sun/photos)
  
• Crow’s feet: ~6–15 units per side (soften without erasing smiles)
  
• Brow lift (subtle): ~4–8 units total
  
• Lip flip: ~4–8 units (for lip show—not volume)
  
• Masseter/TMJ: ~20–40 units per side (for clenching/jawline; start early—results evolve over weeks)
  

Deep dive: See How Much Botox Do You Really Need?

Pairing Botox with other treatments (exact spacing)

• Dermal filler (lips/cheeks/tear trough): Do 8–10+ weeks before the wedding so swelling settles and touch-ups fit the timeline.
  
• Microneedling/laser (non-ablative): Last session 4–6 weeks out.
  
• Peels: Strong peels 4–6 weeks; light enzyme/glow facials 5–7 days out.
  
• Brows/brows lamination/spray tan: Brows 1–2 weeks; spray tan 2–3 days (after any skincare).
  

The do’s & don’ts (24–48 hour rules)

Do:

• Use cool compresses for tiny bumps if advised
  
• Use a gentle cleanser on the skin that evening
• Hydrate, moisturize, get adequate sleep

Don’t (first 24 hours):

• Heavy workouts, saunas, or hot yoga
  
• Facial massage, rubbing, or lying face-down
  
• Makeup directly over injection points until they settle

For him (grooms & groomsmen)

Men often need slightly higher doses due to denser muscles, but the timeline is the same: 6–8 weeks for the main treatment, 2–3 weeks for a tidy touch-up. Natural movement is still the goal—think rested eyes and a smoother brow, not “done.”

Sample booking plan (copy/paste to calendar)

• T-24 to T-26 weeks: Trial cycle consult + treatment
  
• T-12 weeks: Optional maintenance cycle (if needed)
  
• T-10 weeks: Finalize plan + schedule wedding cycle
  
• T-6 to T-8 weeks: Wedding cycle Botox appointment
  
• T-2 to T-3 weeks: Optional micro touch-up
  
• T-1 week: Calming facial (no peels/extractions)
  
• Wedding day: Water, sleep, smile. You’re ready.
  

Pricing philosophy (transparent & low-stress)

• Per-unit pricing — You pay only for what you use.
  
• Plan first, then price — We map your goals and confirm ranges before treating.
  
• Start-conservative approach — Natural first; adjust at the touch-up if needed.
  

Rewards welcome — Use programs like Allē for savings without pressure.

Local details & directions

We’re in Palm Beach Gardens near Alternate A1A (Suite 116) with easy, suite-level parking. We also see bridal parties from North Palm Beach, Juno Beach, Jupiter, and Lake Park.