Do I get Botox before or after double chin lipo?

Question

I am getting double chin lipo but also want to get botox in masseters because I grind my teeth. My question is, do I get botox before or after surgery or does it even matter? Thank you.

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Botox is a neuromodulator that is injected directly into the masseter muscle to relax it and narrow the jawline as a result. The medication is targeted directly into the muscle and should not affect the surrounding skin or tissue. Chin liposuction eliminates the submental fat cells under the chin using tiny cannulas and gentle suction. This treatment is done under local anesthetic and requires a few days of recovery time. The two treatments complement one another and are safe in either order. Make sure you work with a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in both these procedures to ensure an optimal outcome.

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

Dear Lblanc,Thank you for your question. I would perform the Botox treatment 2 weeks prior, ot 4 weeks after your liposuction treatment. Good luck,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.
  
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Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

If you need Botox specifically for functional purposes, such as TMJ or grinding, you may get this at any time. However, if you seek Masseter Botox for aesthetic improvements in addition to grinding, you should consider waiting about 8 weeks post-procedure. Reason for this being that it takes time for a sufficient amount of swelling in the under chin and lower face to reduce, thus generating your desired results aesthetically.Be sure to contact your Chin Lipo surgeon before getting your Masseter Botox treatment. Best, Dr. Anil Shah

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Thank you for your question. You may get Botox before of after your chin liposuction, either way it won't interfere with your liposuction or the other way around. All the best

Thomas S. Taylor, FACS · Answer

The order in which you would do BoTox and liposuction of the neck doesn’t really matter.Thomas S. Taylor, MD, FACS

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It does not matter whether it is before ore after double chin liposuction.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Based on your narrative alone it would not matter if you were to obtain your Botox before or after liposuction.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In my opinion, having Botox to the masseter muscles should not affect having liposuction of the neck for a double chin, and vice versa.  I would say you could have the Botox before or after the liposuction.

Godiva and Company MedSpa - Centerville - Account Suspended · Answer

Since the chin and masseter muscles are in two separate areas, one should not effect the other in regards to timing of those treatments.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It will not matter if you have your Botox treatment before or after your liposuction.  One should not impact the results of the other.

Do I get Botox before or after double chin lipo?

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