Cause of lump after Botox injection in masseter? (Photo)

November 2, 2017
Asked By:yuke14 in Honolulu, HI

I got 25 units botox injected in each side of my masseter 3 weeks ago. For a week after my jaw was extremely swollen on both side. The swelling has reduced since then but there is still a visible bulge when i clench my jaw. Could it be a hematoma or seroma? Would massaging it help? The doctor did 2 injection sites on each side and also had me keep my jaw clenched during the injection which i thought was strange. Its funny my jaw is actually bigger than it was after getting botox..

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February 11, 2018

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport & Possible Hematoma--Results last 3-4 months

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 11, 2018

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport & Possible Hematoma--Results last 3-4 months

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 3, 2017

Answer: Botox for the Masseter

November 3, 2017

Answer: Botox for the Masseter

November 3, 2017

Answer: Lump After Botox To Masseter

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
November 3, 2017

Answer: Lump After Botox To Masseter

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon

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