I only had 15 units per side 4 wks ago & it "worked" far too well! My doc says it'll wear off in 3-6 months, many Realself docs have stated 4-6, but I've heard reports that botox for jaw reshaping lasts way longer than in the forehead, i.e. 9-12 months! Some even say it's permanent (!!!) Going by averages, how long will it be before jaw botox actually begins to expire, and from there, when can one expect to be back to their pre-botoxed state - if ever!? :S
October 18, 2017
Answer: Botox in masseter lasts 3-6 months, depending on dose The good news is that botox always wears away. The stronger the dose, the longer it lasts. In my patients, the initial botox treatment lasts from 3-6 months in the masseter area. As you continue to have botox in the area, you will likely notice that the duration of effects lasts longer (6-9 months). I believe that this is due to chronic underuse of the muscle.You will notice that your ability to clench your teeth returns first, and then the masseter will grow back again. If this is your first treatment, your face should return fully to its original shape.
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October 18, 2017
Answer: Botox in masseter lasts 3-6 months, depending on dose The good news is that botox always wears away. The stronger the dose, the longer it lasts. In my patients, the initial botox treatment lasts from 3-6 months in the masseter area. As you continue to have botox in the area, you will likely notice that the duration of effects lasts longer (6-9 months). I believe that this is due to chronic underuse of the muscle.You will notice that your ability to clench your teeth returns first, and then the masseter will grow back again. If this is your first treatment, your face should return fully to its original shape.
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October 18, 2017
Answer: 4-6 months There was a good study out of Asia looking at this and yes it does tend to last longer than in the facial muscles but probably no longer than 6 months. Certainly not permanent. The more times you do it, the more the muscles atrophy and yes, in that same study, if you did it for 5 years the muscles would permanently stay smaller but again, this is only after repeated treatments with no breaks over many years.
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October 18, 2017
Answer: 4-6 months There was a good study out of Asia looking at this and yes it does tend to last longer than in the facial muscles but probably no longer than 6 months. Certainly not permanent. The more times you do it, the more the muscles atrophy and yes, in that same study, if you did it for 5 years the muscles would permanently stay smaller but again, this is only after repeated treatments with no breaks over many years.
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