One of my masseter is larger than the other. After Botox, how long does it take for the muscle to get smaller?

August 13, 2015
Asked By:kkash77 in Denver, CO

I've got Botox done twice since June. The swelling has went down but it's still bigger. Will my face ever be somewhat normal again? Do I just need to be patient or do I need to get more treatments done?

Answers (6)

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August 15, 2015

Answer: Botox and Masster Injections

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 15, 2015

Answer: Botox and Masster Injections

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 14, 2015

Answer: Botox for masseter reduction to slim the jawline

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 14, 2015

Answer: Botox for masseter reduction to slim the jawline

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 14, 2015

Answer: One masseter is larger vs. the other.

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
August 14, 2015

Answer: One masseter is larger vs. the other.

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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August 13, 2015

Answer: One of my masseter is larger than the other. After Botox, how long does it take for the muscle to get smaller?

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August 13, 2015

Answer: One of my masseter is larger than the other. After Botox, how long does it take for the muscle to get smaller?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 14, 2015

Answer: Masseter reduction

August 14, 2015

Answer: Masseter reduction

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