5 units of Botox in the left masseter and my face is completely asymmetrical: When I will get my face back?

April 15, 2017
Asked By:Isabelle 2 in Florida, FL

Good day, I got 5units of Botox straight in the masseter 12 weeks ago only in my left masseter to make it more symmetrical, my face got thin and jowly on the left, the right was not treated.The injection was done by a plastic surgeon, he barely commented on the result and all the changes it made on my face.. why 5units, such cause such dramatic change in my face and when will when will my face fill out again ? By the way, my masseter is contracting again since the 10 week , please help !!!

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May 10, 2017

Answer: Asymmetry After Botox in Masseter

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 10, 2017

Answer: Asymmetry After Botox in Masseter

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April 17, 2017

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport Results--Last 3-4 months in new areas of treatments

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 17, 2017

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport Results--Last 3-4 months in new areas of treatments

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 8, 2018

Answer: It typically takes a minimum of 20 units of Botox on each side of the masseter muscle for facial slimming

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September 8, 2018

Answer: It typically takes a minimum of 20 units of Botox on each side of the masseter muscle for facial slimming

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April 26, 2017

Answer: 5 units of Botox in the left masseter and my face is completely asymmetrical:

April 26, 2017

Answer: 5 units of Botox in the left masseter and my face is completely asymmetrical:

April 18, 2017

Answer: Weeks to months

April 18, 2017

Answer: Weeks to months

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