Am I a candidate for masseter Botox? (Photos)

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I think I have a bit of lower face heaviness, but unsure if it's due to strong masseters, flat cheeks, buccal fat, or a combo. Would I benefit from masseter Botox?

Ella Fedonenko, MD · Answer

Masseter Botox injections(about 25 units on each side) and injecting 1 syringe of Voluma into each cheek area will create a slimmer and more lifted appearance.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

The masseter muscles are one of the strongest muscles in the body. When you clench your teeth, you should be able to feel them protrude from your face. If that is the area where you see fullness, Botox injections may be considered for achieving jawline slimming. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry! We would love to meet with you in person or to assess your masseter muscles and make sure you're a great candidate. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you reach your goals.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Determining whether you are a candidate for masseter Botox involves assessing several factors, including your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals. Masseter Botox is often used to slim the jawline by reducing the size of the masseter muscles, which can contribute to a more angular and defined lower face. Here are some considerations to help determine if masseter Botox might be beneficial for you:

Considerations for Masseter Botox:
Masseter Muscle Prominence: If you have a strong or hypertrophied masseter muscle, it can contribute to a wider or more square-shaped jawline. Masseter Botox can help relax these muscles, leading to a slimmer appearance over time.

Facial Structure: If your lower face heaviness is primarily due to the masseter muscles, then Botox could be effective. However, if the heaviness is due to other factors such as buccal fat or bone structure, Botox may not address these concerns.

Cheek Volume: Flat cheeks can sometimes create an imbalance in facial proportions, making the jawline appear heavier. In such cases, dermal fillers or cheek augmentation might be considered in conjunction with or instead of Botox.

Combination of Factors: It is possible that a combination of masseter hypertrophy, buccal fat, and cheek volume is contributing to your concerns. A comprehensive evaluation by a qualified professional can help identify the primary contributors.

Next Steps:
Consultation with a Specialist: Schedule a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who specializes in facial aesthetics. They can assess your facial structure, discuss your goals, and recommend a tailored treatment plan.

Holistic Approach: Be open to a combination of treatments if recommended. For example, masseter Botox might be combined with cheek fillers or other procedures to achieve balanced facial proportions.

Consider Photographic Evaluation: During your consultation, providing photos can help the specialist better understand your concerns and offer more precise advice.

Ultimately, the best approach is to seek professional advice to ensure that any treatment aligns with your aesthetic goals and is appropriate for your specific facial anatomy.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Actually, you face is not heavy, but you could try Botox there and see if you like it. You could also get improvement with micro-needling with radiofrequency to help tighten your face and neck.

Chris Atkinson, MD · Answer

I think you could do masseter botox and get a good result if you are looking to slim the lower portion of your face or for TMJ related issues.

Keera Kang, MD · Answer

Hi Lacey K.! First of all I am sorry that I cannot give you the best answer since I have not seen your face in person and the angle of your face in both pictures are somewhat different so I cannot precisely analyze your face at the moment. I do see some masseter muscles on the first picture. Yet masseter muscle botox doesn't really help with lower face heaviness unless you want a slimmer face on the lateral sides of your face. The lower face heaviness that I see from your pictures can be seen in your jowl area. If you are concerned about your jowl area heaviness/sagging - since the lower face contour is not smooth like the picture of you smiling, then I do not recommend masseter botox at times since it can lead to more sagginess especially when you are worried about your jowl/lower face contour. Also if you are concerned about your jowl area I would recommend EBDs and threadlift with a small amount of filler(chin and cheek). - Yet all of these recommendations can change if I do an in person consultation ! Sorry!I hope you go to a physician and do a consultation in person so he/she can provide you with the treatments that are suitable for you!Hope this helped ! Good luck.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to begin by visiting with an expert injector near you for an evaluation.  She/He can assess if you are a good candidate for masseter Botox and if it would help improve your concerns.  Other options that may be discussed are fillers and Morpheus8.  This treatment uses RF technology combined with microneedling to improve overall skin tone and texture.

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