I got 15 units per side of masseter Botox for clenching, tight jaw for the first time two weeks ago. My doctor said I would see only a very slight difference on my face. In two weeks I already see some softening of the jaw line, and I am concerned. I spoke to him, he said that what I see now I what I will end up with. I have two questions: from your experience, will my face keep getting slimmer and more droopy? Will everything improve and go back to normal once Botox wears off?
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Hi there, and thanks for your question. Everybody has a little bit of facial asymmetry, and I do see what you are talking about in your pictures. There are some different ways you can fix minor facial asymmetry such as injecting fillers or botox near the eyebrows to fix the uneven brow line....
I'm sorry to hear of the issues you experienced with vertigo. The symptoms you described are not typical, but are concerning. It's difficult to determine if your symptoms are related to your treatment. Be sure to always see an experienced injector for your treatment.
Thank you for your question. While a proper assessment of your face is necessary to make recommendations, your Botox results are only temporary and typically last for 3-4 months. Furthermore, jowl formation is uncommon after Botox injections in the masseter muscle. But if you’re concerned a...