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Why Didn't Botox Work on my Masseter Muscle?

asked 3 years ago by Chubby face in Hong Kong
Latest answer by Anil R. Shah, MD
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I have had botox injection at my both cheeks November last year , but so far it does not really show any effect. I put a lot of hope in it and thought I would get rid of the square face, but I ended up with frustration & disappointment.

Does anyone know why Botox does not work on me? I wonder if the masseter muscles at my jaws are too large and I wonder if I shold take higher dose of Botox injection to get effects. Please give me some advises and ideas. Thanks.

7 answers to Why Didn't Botox Work on my Masseter Muscle?

How to use Botox for the jaw muscle

As the other panel member suggested, there are two main factors that may have led to disappointing results. First and foremost, it would appear that you did not return for subsequent treatments after your initial visit. Most practitioners will want to re-dose the area within four months of the first treatment. It's not unusual to have 3 treatments within the first year to achieve optimal results. The proper amount of dosing (we start at 25 units each side... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

Botox Masseter Ineffective

Botox injections to the masseter are tailored to each patient. There are several reasons why your treatment may not have been effective: "Imposter Botox" - There are several versions of botulinum toxin available. In the United States, two are currently FDA approved, Botox and Dysport. Beware of other versions of Botox which may be counterfeit, watered down, or "Chinese Botox" which has a track record of unreliable results. Poor technique-... more

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox and masseter muscle

Botox is thought to help reduce the size of the masseter if they are hypertrophic. However, a single set of injections will not do the trick, this may take repeated treatments over a year or more.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Sometimes it takes a lot of Botox

I have used as much as 60 units per side in strong masseter muscles to reshape the lower face. If you did not get a response, get more units. www.drmarylupo.com

Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

Probably did not get enough Botox

HI! The masseter muscles are very big and can rquire as much as 50 units per side. Asian faces also require more Botox. Finally, the technique is very important. You have to inject it in just the right spots.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Botox for the masseter muscle

It takes about 6 months to see any difference in the contour of your jawline. Botox should be administered every 4 months for 1 full year to obtain the full effect on the Masseter muscles. Also, it takes about 30 units of Botox per side. You may wish to find out from your injector how many units of Botox were used. Also, you ought to consult with a facial pastic surgeon or similar practitioner with a good understanding of facial anatomy and areas to avoid (for example the Parotid gland)... more

Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist

Botox treatments are technique dependent

Dear Chubby, Masseter BOTOX treatments take a few weeks to be seen. Occasionally, a before and after photo comparison is needed to really understand what if anything was accomplished. One issues is whether the fullness of your face is from muscle or primarily fat. Muscle responds to BOTOX but not fullness from fat. In which case, facial liposuction maybe beneficial. The next issue is dose. I recommend that you do your homework and find the leading physician doing these treatments in your... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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