Botox for the Jaw Plus Jaw Angle Implants? A Waste?
asked 1 year ago by Brooklyn2521 in Brooklyn, NY
Latest answer by Michael A. Persky, MD
Question viewed 373 times
Tags: jaw, bulging, implant, options
I am interested in a jaw angle implant (or filler that will do the job [if one exists!]), but I also have a bulging masseter muscle that I've started treating with botox injections (that seem to be effective for a short period of time). Does one procedure undo the other? Can I continue to get botox injected into my jaw with a jaw implant or a permanent filler (like Artefill) in place?
2 answers to Botox for the Jaw Plus Jaw Angle Implants? A Waste?
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Botox to Masseter Muscle and Jaw Implant
Hi Brook,
You can have Botox to decrease the bulge of your masseter muscle, and have an implant or filler to accentuate the angle of your jaw. You may need more units of Botox or a more accurate injection of the Botox into the muscle if you are not seeing any results with the treatment. You may also consider the use of Sculptra to non-surgically build up the jaw line. Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Jaw angle implants and masseter muscle thickness
The presence of an implant or filler does not preclude the use of botox. It is unusual that you would need augmentation and muscle thinning at the same time. If you had posted a photo that would have made it easier to answer your question. You should also be aware that there are surgical procedures to thin the masseter muscle that are usually performed when removing prominent corners of the lower jaw rather than when augmenting the jaw.
Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
