I had Botox for massater reduction that went horribly wrong about 6 months ago. My smile was lopsided and I couldn't move one side of my cheek area and smile until recently I've been getting a lot of moment back. It is maybe 80 percent moment back to normal but I developed a very noticed dent on my cheek. Once I started to get normal movement back the dent popped up and it looks horrible and really affecting my confidence . Is this temporary? Is it the Botox unevenly dissolving?
Answer: Botox for Masseter Thank you for your questions and I am sorry to read of your troubled experience. Botox typically wears off after 3-4 months depending on how much, where it was injected and if it were injected properly. It is difficult to say what the "dent" is or was caused by. An in-person consultation and examination with an experienced Board Certified injector would be a great first step. Hope this helps.Sincerely,Dr. Benjamin J. Cousins MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Botox for Masseter Thank you for your questions and I am sorry to read of your troubled experience. Botox typically wears off after 3-4 months depending on how much, where it was injected and if it were injected properly. It is difficult to say what the "dent" is or was caused by. An in-person consultation and examination with an experienced Board Certified injector would be a great first step. Hope this helps.Sincerely,Dr. Benjamin J. Cousins MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 24, 2017
Answer: Botox for masseters I'm sorry to hear about your subpar experience as Botox for the jaw muscles is a very high satisfaction procedure. Based on your comments, it sounds as though the Botox wasn't injected properly. The good news is Botox wears off after 3-4 months so the results you're experiencing are temporary. The cause of the dent is hard to ascertain without a physical exam. You should definitely discuss this with your doctor.Don't trust your face to just anyone! As with all cosmetic procedures, you should see an expert in facial aesthetics to maximize results while minimizing side effects.
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July 24, 2017
Answer: Botox for masseters I'm sorry to hear about your subpar experience as Botox for the jaw muscles is a very high satisfaction procedure. Based on your comments, it sounds as though the Botox wasn't injected properly. The good news is Botox wears off after 3-4 months so the results you're experiencing are temporary. The cause of the dent is hard to ascertain without a physical exam. You should definitely discuss this with your doctor.Don't trust your face to just anyone! As with all cosmetic procedures, you should see an expert in facial aesthetics to maximize results while minimizing side effects.
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