Two months ago (June 14,2017) I received 25 units of Botox on each side of my face for jawline reduction. I have pretty big masseter muscles to begin with. This has worked pretty good. I was wondering if it would be beneficial or safe to get a booster treatment of a lesser dose next week (at 9 weeks)? The last time I received 50 units was in December of last year and the treatment started wearing off in 3 months. I'm going on vacation the end of the month and don't want to risk the treatment wearing off.
August 14, 2017
Answer: Early Botox Receiving your next Botox dose early should not cause any harm. You may not need as many units as it usually takes to achieve the desired effect.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Early Botox Receiving your next Botox dose early should not cause any harm. You may not need as many units as it usually takes to achieve the desired effect.
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August 12, 2017
Answer: How much Botox for Masseter Muscle Jaw reduction? Hello,As the panel members suggested, it is not uncommon to require more units with your treatments to reach optimal results. Optimal results refers to tension relief, aesthetic outcome, and duration. 25 units on each side is a good starting point for most patients with titration upwards as needed. If you are not reaching a minimum duration of 3-4 months, investing in higher units as a touch up and then at your next regular treatment will be a better investment for your time and money. It would appear that your left side may benefit from more units than your right and taking this into consideration for a tailored treatment plan is recommended.
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August 12, 2017
Answer: How much Botox for Masseter Muscle Jaw reduction? Hello,As the panel members suggested, it is not uncommon to require more units with your treatments to reach optimal results. Optimal results refers to tension relief, aesthetic outcome, and duration. 25 units on each side is a good starting point for most patients with titration upwards as needed. If you are not reaching a minimum duration of 3-4 months, investing in higher units as a touch up and then at your next regular treatment will be a better investment for your time and money. It would appear that your left side may benefit from more units than your right and taking this into consideration for a tailored treatment plan is recommended.
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