I had Botox injected into both of my masseter muscle's in May/June, 50 units per side overall! I don't like the results at all. How long will it take for my masseters to rebuild? I have TMJ but can chew perfectly fine, will this inhibit the rebuilding process at all? Surely if i can chew fine then i can get my masseter's back to where they were post May/June right?
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August 21, 2015
Answer: Masseter injection - when does it wear off
I find all the Botox after care protocols amusing. I tell my patients that there are no restrictions after Botox because if one understands the pharmacokinetics of the product, they would not worry about reclining, exercising, taking a shower, wearing make-up, etc. The complications...
Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have headaches after injectable treatments. If things persist beyond a week, then I would definitely return to your injector to see if there is any potential connection, or nerve compression that can be alleviated.
Thanks for your question. This is a question that we
get asked often by our patients. These are advanced techniques so be sure to get an
experienced cosmetic dermatologist consultation for recommendations and
treatment options.
