A It’s understandable to feel frustrated when cosmetic treatments don’t deliver the outcome you expected. Here’s what may be contributing to your concerns:
1. Masseter Botox Effect
Masseter Botox reduces the bulk of the jaw muscles over time. In some individuals, especially those with naturally lean faces, this can create a hollowed or sunken look in the lower face as volume decreases. It typically takes a few weeks to see the full slimming effect, which may accentuate asymmetry if facial volume is already imbalanced.
2. Cheek Filler Placement
With only 0.7 mL total used for both cheeks, the volume may have been too subtle to achieve noticeable lift or balance. If the filler wasn't evenly placed or if your natural facial structure is asymmetric, it could emphasize differences rather than correct them.
3. Lip Flip Contribution
While unrelated to the cheek or jaw, a lip flip can subtly change facial proportions and draw attention to other areas—especially if the lower face is undergoing structural change from Botox and filler.
What You Can Do
Reevaluation by your injector is key. A touch-up or adjustment (e.g., adding more volume to the deficient side or dissolving uneven filler) may help restore symmetry.
Masseter Botox wears off gradually over months, so its effects aren’t permanent.
If the hollowness persists, strategic filler placement or skin-tightening treatments may help restore balance.
A conservative and customized plan going forward can help you feel more confident in your results.