Approximately, how many units of Botox are necessary to contour thejawline? I've called a few plastic surgeons & have gotten different responses.
One doctor said it would take approximately 10-15 units per one side of the jawline & regular follow ups would be necessary to upkeep the look every 4 months or so.
Another doctor said it would take a whole box or 50 units per one side of the jawline & just one more follow up session in 6 months to upkeep the look because it would permanently weaken the jawline muscle.
So, which route will lead me to the best results of having a contoured mandible? How many Botox units are needed to make my face appear smaller? Also, what is the appropriate Botox follow-ups? Thank you!
Answer: Jawline Botox depends on masseter muscle size Dear Shery, Jaw line Botox is injected into the Masseter muscle, which is used to close the mouth and chew. The technique is probably most popular in the Asian community. A bulky masseter muscle makes the lower face look full and heavy. Just a small amount of Botox in this muscle on both sides will cause loss of mass in this muscle and help improve the shape of the lower face. The dose used should not be so great that it interferes with the actual function of the muscle. One can always do more Botox. Over doing it with too much can lead to a very unpleasant several month interlude waiting for excessive treatment to wear off. Therefore, it is much better to be safe and do less. I typically start with 8 units of Botox per side. I treat the masseter muscle where it inserts into the Jaw bone. A big part of the treatment results comes from muscle atrophy. So treatment effects should not be judged until about a month after treatment. The effects last a little longer than forehead Botox as the jaw line volume takes time to return. 4 to 5 months is realistic before retreatment.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Jawline Botox depends on masseter muscle size Dear Shery, Jaw line Botox is injected into the Masseter muscle, which is used to close the mouth and chew. The technique is probably most popular in the Asian community. A bulky masseter muscle makes the lower face look full and heavy. Just a small amount of Botox in this muscle on both sides will cause loss of mass in this muscle and help improve the shape of the lower face. The dose used should not be so great that it interferes with the actual function of the muscle. One can always do more Botox. Over doing it with too much can lead to a very unpleasant several month interlude waiting for excessive treatment to wear off. Therefore, it is much better to be safe and do less. I typically start with 8 units of Botox per side. I treat the masseter muscle where it inserts into the Jaw bone. A big part of the treatment results comes from muscle atrophy. So treatment effects should not be judged until about a month after treatment. The effects last a little longer than forehead Botox as the jaw line volume takes time to return. 4 to 5 months is realistic before retreatment.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Depends on how strong your masseters are At Star Cosmetic Medicine, Jawline Slimming is charged at $9.90 per unit Depending on how strong your muscle movement is the average person needs 25-30 units in each side. The stronger your muscles are the more botox you will need. Price is one factor, but of course it should not be the determining variable. The practitioners at Skin Deep are all very experienced and mentor other doctors in some of the more complex cosmetic procedures.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Depends on how strong your masseters are At Star Cosmetic Medicine, Jawline Slimming is charged at $9.90 per unit Depending on how strong your muscle movement is the average person needs 25-30 units in each side. The stronger your muscles are the more botox you will need. Price is one factor, but of course it should not be the determining variable. The practitioners at Skin Deep are all very experienced and mentor other doctors in some of the more complex cosmetic procedures.
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October 17, 2016
Answer: Botox Units Needed to Slim Jawline Varies by Patient When slimming the jawline, Botox is injected into the masseter muscle to relax it. How much Botox you need will depend on how developed that muscle is. However, if you are expecting the jaw to be more contoured or lifted, I reiterate my colleague's remarks that Botox will not do that. It can only make a heavy jawline look less bulky. As for follow-up treatments, Botox generally wears off within three to six months – no matter how much is injected. In patients that need narrowling or shrinking of large masseters muscles, i will use 50 units of Botox. You need an in-person consult to determine what's best for you and how much it will cost. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Botox Units Needed to Slim Jawline Varies by Patient When slimming the jawline, Botox is injected into the masseter muscle to relax it. How much Botox you need will depend on how developed that muscle is. However, if you are expecting the jaw to be more contoured or lifted, I reiterate my colleague's remarks that Botox will not do that. It can only make a heavy jawline look less bulky. As for follow-up treatments, Botox generally wears off within three to six months – no matter how much is injected. In patients that need narrowling or shrinking of large masseters muscles, i will use 50 units of Botox. You need an in-person consult to determine what's best for you and how much it will cost. I hope this helps.
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August 21, 2016
Answer: Masseter Botox injections Depending on the physical exam, I normally use 15 - 35 units of Botox on each side. It is easy to add more if the desired result is not achieved. In addition, I tend to use weaker doses when patients return because they start to see the effects wear off.
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Answer: Masseter Botox injections Depending on the physical exam, I normally use 15 - 35 units of Botox on each side. It is easy to add more if the desired result is not achieved. In addition, I tend to use weaker doses when patients return because they start to see the effects wear off.
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September 23, 2016
Answer: It depends on your masseter muscles Botox for the masseter achieves temporary results that last a few months. The exact dosing for your masseter reduction can be determined in consultation with your cosmetic physician, as it is important to see how strong your muscles are with an in-person evaluation. However, to give you an idea, you may require approximately 30 units of Botox per side. Multiply 30 with the average cost of a Botox unit, which would range from $300-$400.
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Answer: It depends on your masseter muscles Botox for the masseter achieves temporary results that last a few months. The exact dosing for your masseter reduction can be determined in consultation with your cosmetic physician, as it is important to see how strong your muscles are with an in-person evaluation. However, to give you an idea, you may require approximately 30 units of Botox per side. Multiply 30 with the average cost of a Botox unit, which would range from $300-$400.
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March 4, 2014
Answer: Botox to contour the jawline The jawline is composed of 3 separate tissues: skin, muscle, and fat. Botox will have no effect on the skin or fat in the jawline which would require a facelift or neck lift. Botox can be injected into the platysma muscle when there are bands present in the front portion of the neck, but the amount of Botox it takes can be quite cost prohibitive. Since the platysma muscle is also quite wide it will take a significant amount of Botox to help the lines go away and it will not last very long. In our practice, the best uses for Botox are the corrugator lines between the eyebrows, the horizontal lines of the forehead, and the crows feet.
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Answer: Botox to contour the jawline The jawline is composed of 3 separate tissues: skin, muscle, and fat. Botox will have no effect on the skin or fat in the jawline which would require a facelift or neck lift. Botox can be injected into the platysma muscle when there are bands present in the front portion of the neck, but the amount of Botox it takes can be quite cost prohibitive. Since the platysma muscle is also quite wide it will take a significant amount of Botox to help the lines go away and it will not last very long. In our practice, the best uses for Botox are the corrugator lines between the eyebrows, the horizontal lines of the forehead, and the crows feet.
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