Am I A Candidate For Botox Jaw Reduction at 16? What's The Cost?

hi, I was born with square shaped head and i wanted to know if botox works. I'm 16 years old. how much does it cost for each side?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by jennalee in Flushing, NY

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Botox for facial shaping.

You need to be evaluated to see if your concerns are related to prominent masseter muscles or due to the shape of your jaw. If your masseter muscle is contributing to the square shape of the jaw then botox likely will be effective. Generally treatment is deferred until a patient is at least 18 years of age.

Botox for jawline

You should first consider seeing a board certified plastic surgeon or oral maxillofacial surgeon to determine what exactly is contributing to your appearance.

Michael Hueneke, MD

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Jaw Reduction with Botox or Dysport for Teenager

Hi jennalee, Botox Cosmetic or Dysport if used appropriately may be able to change the shape of your face, but this change occurs slowly. Botox Cosmetic and Dysport have been used to slim the jawline by reducing the masseter muscle on the sides of the jaw, thus avoiding plastic surgery. Results are typically seen after several weeks and maintained for several months. Treatment doses for slimming the jaws are typically higher than standard Botox Cosmetic used for wrinkles in the... more

Facial reshaping with Botox

II would suggest you and your family, together, seek consultation with a plastic surgeon to evaluate your concerns and have the surgeon examine your facial anatomy. Alternative therapies and Botox can be discussed, mentioning their risks, practicality, probable benefits, etc. Masseter (chewing muscle) hyypertrophy, cheekbone, chin placement and other features all can interact to create the facial shape. Sometimes oralmaxillofacial surgery is tthe only option that can reshape the face. ... more

Botox at age 16

Hello, Although Botox and Dysport achieve nice outcomes for shaping a "square" jaw line, the treatments will not change the shape of your head. Also, at age sixteen, we suggest you are too young to consider these treatments for aesthetic purposes and recommend you discuss your goals with a practitioner when you are at least age eighteen or older.