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Is it safe to get masseter Botox while having a tonsil infection?

Imaginative856001Dec 5, 2023
I get stressed induced tonsil infections that usually can be treated w azithromycin . can i still receive my masseter botox that’s coming up ?

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Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD

Hello, Thank you for reaching out with your concerns about hair loss potentially related to Botox and Kenalog/5-FU treatments. Here’s some information that might help: Botox: Botox is commonly used for cosmetic purposes and conditions like TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder). It works by r...

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Anna Petropoulos, MD, FRCS

Dear OMay23, Yes, indeed it is possible to receive your Masseter Botox treatment and also dissolve your unwanted filler in your chin on the same day. Ask your provider whether Botox would be helpful for you in the chin muscle as well (called the mentalis). Best of luck in your quest !...

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Camille Cash, MD

Botox to the masseter muscles helps to slim the appearance of these muscles as well as the jawline. Botox to the chin is to treat "orange peel" effect when animating. The effects of Botox are temporary, typically lasting 4 months.

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