Is the Botox needle for jawline injections bigger or longer than for forehead injections?
Answer: Different needles used for Botox for masseter reduction vs. to treat horizontal forehead rhytids The needle used to treat the masseter is indeed longer than the needle used to treat the forehead as the masseter is a very thick muscle, and a longer needle is necessary to effectively reach the body of the muscle. This is in contrast to the other facial muscles which are located more superficially. I use a 1.0" long needle (30g) when injecting Botox for masseter reduction.I use a 0.5" long needle (32g) when injecting the other facial rhytids. The gauge (or thickness) of the needle (30g vs. 32g) is the important factor regarding discomfort, and both 30g and 32g are extremely skinny. Discomfort is very minimal with these small needles. I like comparing them to mosquito bites. More important than needle size is the surgeon administering your Botox as results are very technique dependent.
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Answer: Different needles used for Botox for masseter reduction vs. to treat horizontal forehead rhytids The needle used to treat the masseter is indeed longer than the needle used to treat the forehead as the masseter is a very thick muscle, and a longer needle is necessary to effectively reach the body of the muscle. This is in contrast to the other facial muscles which are located more superficially. I use a 1.0" long needle (30g) when injecting Botox for masseter reduction.I use a 0.5" long needle (32g) when injecting the other facial rhytids. The gauge (or thickness) of the needle (30g vs. 32g) is the important factor regarding discomfort, and both 30g and 32g are extremely skinny. Discomfort is very minimal with these small needles. I like comparing them to mosquito bites. More important than needle size is the surgeon administering your Botox as results are very technique dependent.
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July 27, 2009
Answer: Botox needle for jawline similar to other injection techniques The needle used for injection of the jawline is identical to the needle used for the injection of the forehead. There are many different injection techniques and practitioners may vary.
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July 27, 2009
Answer: Botox needle for jawline similar to other injection techniques The needle used for injection of the jawline is identical to the needle used for the injection of the forehead. There are many different injection techniques and practitioners may vary.
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October 8, 2012
Answer: Same sized Botox needle
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October 8, 2012
Answer: Same sized Botox needle
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July 29, 2009
Answer: Botox is generally injectected with same needle size anywhere on the face We generally use a small size 30 gauge needle for injecting Botox anywhere on the face or neck.
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July 29, 2009
Answer: Botox is generally injectected with same needle size anywhere on the face We generally use a small size 30 gauge needle for injecting Botox anywhere on the face or neck.
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