I got masster Botox maybe start of July? Loved the results my face was super leaned out, not that it never wasn't before, but only recently a few weeks ago maybe my face has become super bloated and got a lot of excess fat. This is not weight gain I live an active life style of running and healthy eating and only a few weeks ago before this happened my face was fine. ( second photos) was this caused by the Botox or something else?
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Answer: Understanding Changes in Facial Appearance After Masseter Botox: Causes and Considerations
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Yes, Botox slimming injections in the masseter muscles can still be effective even if you have jaw angle implants. The Botox works by relaxing the...
It does appear that you will benefit from masseter Botox. In addition to helping with TMJ symptoms the Botox can slim the appearance of the jawline. The treatment is done in the office with results seen within two weeks. The results are temporary and will fade gradually over three to four months.
Hello and thank you for your question! Masseter tox would definitely help to slim the back of the jawline, but you are correct in your fear for potential jowling. However, since you are also considering chin filler, that could mitigate the issue somewhat (if it happens). Additionally, the "chin...