Bulimia Affecting Botox Injection?

May 3, 2009
Asked By:Chubby face in Hong Kong

I have had Botox injection at both my masseter muscles to reshape the face. However, it's been half a year and it did not really show any results. As I am bulimic, I suspect and wonder if the constant chewing and throwing up would reduce effectiveness of the Botox injection?

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April 13, 2019

Answer: That is one possible explanation.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 13, 2019

Answer: That is one possible explanation.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 3, 2016

Answer: It is your parotid gland swelling, not the masseter muscle

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Theda C. Kontis, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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December 3, 2016

Answer: It is your parotid gland swelling, not the masseter muscle

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Theda C. Kontis, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 4, 2009

Answer: Chewing Yes; Vomitting No

May 4, 2009

Answer: Chewing Yes; Vomitting No

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