Masseter Botox. Is 30-60 units per side an excessive amount? (Photo)

There is a range of dosing that may be required to achieve best results in masseter muscles.  It is easiest to determine a good starting dose with actual palpation of the muscles to determine their size and the forcefulness with which the contract.  I suggest evaluation by a highly experienced injector who has treated this area extensively. 

Botox to the masseter is a great way to cause slimming of the jawline in some patients. Typically 20 to 30 units are enough to create noticeable improvement.  With repeated injections the results get even better. 

Thank you for your question. 30- 60 units of Botox is typical for masseer injection. The dosage is gauged by palpation, so unfortunately the photos you have submitted can not provide an accurate indication of dosage. Thank you, 

30-60 units a side is normal for masseter injection.  But you should only go to an expert for this treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your question and series of photographs.  I would recommend staying on the lower end if you have never had Botox treatment to your masseters in the past. 15-25 Units per side is the initial starting dosage for patients in my practice.  Hope this helps.

I usually start with 20 Botox units per side for jaw line contouring. More can be added at a follow up appointment if needed.  Without feeling the substance of your masseter muscle, I can't say if I would inject more in you or not, but regardless, I don't think I would start with 60 units per side.  Be sure your injector isn't talking about Dysport units...if that is the case, a larger number of units will need to be injected (20 Botox units are about equivalent to 60 Dysport units). Also, be sure your injector is a core injectable physician (facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, or dermatologist). These are the ONLY physicians qualified and trained to perform cosmetic injections. Good luck with your treatment!

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos. 30 to 60 units may be a strong dose for an initial treatment. I would recommend that you start with 25 as your upper limit and then add more as needed. 

Thank you for your question. Without examining you in person, it is impossible to determine how many units of Botox you will require. It is always safe to start a lower dose and more can be added if needed. This being said, it typically takes 15-30 units per masseter muscle to help reduce and slim the face. Therefore, 60 units per side for the first treatment seems high. Please remember that these injections will need to be repeated every 3-4 months as the Botox wears off. I recommend having a consultation with expert. Best of Luck!

The number of botox units for master injections can vary depending on each patient's facial features but in general we prefer to start with a lower dose and adjust as necessary. In general terms 30 units per side would be a more appropriate and cautious approach, but it's possible that your physician will require additional follow-up visits where a higher dosing could be considered. 

The amount depends on what you are trying to accomplish.Do you have TMJ or teeth grinding? Do you want to reduce the bulk and fullness of the muscles?I generally start with 12 -15 units up to 25 units per side.. You can always add more. .