How long does it take for Botox to work in reducing the jawline for face slimming if its the 1st time I have used it?

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Today was the first time I got this treatment done and the doctor wants to see me in 1 week. The treatment cost me 700 euros which is quite expensive, is this normal price for this treatment? how often do I have to repeat this? Is it more economic and effective to get smart lipo in the long run to make the jawline slimmer since it is permanent? How long do I have to wait to see visible effects?

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Botox in the masseter region usually takes longer than in the standard areas to take effect. I tend to use anywhere from 15 units (conservative treatment) to 50 units (for someone with really strong masseters) on each side to get the desired result. It may start within the first week but I tell my patients to wait three weeks before doing a more thorough evaluation. The treatment typically lasts longer than the forehead/crows feet/frown regions. It is also a gradual onset of the return of masseter function. I have tried the masseter injections myself and space the treatments around 4 months apart, but use smaller doses to maintain the effect. I normally know the effects are wearing down when I start to clench my teeth more heavily at night when asleep.  Once you stop using Botox, the masseter muscles will return to their original baseline when the effects of Botox  wears off completely.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

It can take 3 days to 2 weeks for the Botox to start working. You start seeing results once the muscle relaxes and starts to weaken. The treatment for each patient varies and is determined by the strength of the muscle. You would need to be assessed by a plastic surgeon in regards to the smart lipo. Typically smart lipo is used to the submentum and neck area.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your
question.It takes about a week for it to take full effect and about 3-4 weeks for the muscles to start to shrink.  Liposuction does not do anything to shrink muscles, only remove fat.  It depends on what the cause of excess around your jawline.

To be sure, see
two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to
make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these
treatments.

I hope this helps.

Mariusz Gajewski, MBBS · Answer

Unlike regular wrinkle injections, the effect of injections in the masseters takes about 4-6 weeks before you see the difference and typically last between 4-6months before needing another treatment.

Stephen P. Smith, Jr., MD · Answer

Botox
works to slim the face by relaxing the masseter muscles to allow a decrease in
muscular bulk over the jaw. After the first use, the
effects of Botox are usually noticeable after 3-5 days but will continue to peak
over the course of 2-3 weeks. It will then take several weeks for the muscles to shrink and the cosmetic results to be apparent. The results may last anywhere from 4-12 months
but a favorable cosmetic outcome is best sustained with interval treatments
every 4-6 months. Botox is typically billed based on the number of units used, so
costs will vary depending on geographic and market conditions.

While some surgeons
employ Smart lipo techniques to reduce subcutaneous fat, we do not use this
technique in our practice due to concerns about possible contour irregularities
and other potential complications.  It is important for you to understand the smart lipo works in a completely different fashion from botox as it
targets fat in the face rather than hypertrophied muscle. However, this therapy only targets subcutaneous fat over the jawline, which is usually not very abundant in most patients.Before you pursue
either procedure, I recommend you undergo a thorough evaluation by a
board-certified facial plastic surgeon to determine the specific aspects of
your face that can be targeted to achieve your ideal cosmetic goals.

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