Botox to massters a month before chin/neck liposuction?

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Hello, I'm wondering if it is possible to get botox injected to the masseter muscles a month prior to getting liposuction to the chin/neck. I am an ideal BMI however I carry a good amount of "genetic fat" in my face/neck :( I am already scheduled to have liposuction of the chin/neck area in about a month, however I was wondering if I get botox to the masseters in the next week or so, if that would affect my liposuction? Thank you!

Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

In my experience injecting Botox or other neurotoxins into the masseters causes a small amount laxity, sagging on the lateral [ outer ] jaw line.  The effect is temporary and last about 2 to 3 months. The injection will not really change what can be treated with the chin liposuction but it can slightly alter the jaw line appearance.  I would recommend you discuss this with your liposuction surgeon.  Good luck.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

You are having surgery in a month to reduce lower face/neck contour.  The botox to the masseter will reduce the lateral jaw line volume.  Why complicate your surgeon's work. I for one would be pretty annoyed with you if you did this as my patient.  Contact your surgeon before you do this.  My vote is to wait on this until after the surgery.  Perhaps you won't need this service.  I would be very cautious about aggressive botox treatment around the mouth.  Some injectors think this is great until there is a problem.  Correctly done, masseter botox is useful service in the right individual but not just ahead a surgery with the goal of sculpting this area.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

It is not a good idea to change the landmarks that your surgeon is going to need to perform the best results from your liposuction so i would suggest you not have it done

Jessica H. Kim, MD, FAAD · Answer

I would recommend waiting until after your liposuction for consideration of botox.  The liposuction treatment will likely recontour your current jawline and you may not even need botox after this procedure.  You should have a frank discussion with your surgeon so that you have optimal results.

Mark T. Boschert, MD · Answer

Yes Botox can be used to decrease the size of the Masseter muscles however, I would suggest that you talk to your surgeon about this. If you change the shape of your face with Botox, which can be a temporary thing, then the amount of Lipo suction may also change. You will want your surgeon to know more baseline for  before proceeding with surgery. I would suggest talking to the surgeon specifically about this before you make any decisions with Botox. Best of luck!

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