If I get masseter Botox and it ends up giving me jowls, is that something filler can fix?

Thank you for your question. While a proper assessment of your face is necessary to make recommendations, your Botox results are only temporary and typically last for 3-4 months. Furthermore, jowl formation is uncommon after Botox injections in the masseter muscle. But if you’re concerned about jowls in the future, there are plenty of treatment options –most of which don’t even require surgery. Botox, fillers (or a combination of injectables), RF, and energy devices can soften and relax muscles, or tighten the skin to achieve a more contoured face shape with minimal downtime. To learn more about your treatment options, I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can evaluate your face and provide you with the best possible outcome.

Botox to reduce the appearance of the masseter muscles should not result in jowling. The results are temporary and will gradually wear off over 3 to 4 months. Subsequent treatments will be needed to maintain results.

Botox results last up to 3 to 4 months and can be softened with Venus Legacy and Thermage treatments. At-home microneedling can give Botox-like effects as an alternative. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer