Since I am informed that botox is used to weaken muscle, does this effect lead to a sagging jawline overtime with age? I am in between an oval and square shaped face of Asian decent in my early twenties and have been contemplating whether or not to get this procedure. Also, what are the typical results of a single session of this treatment with about 20 units per side? Will one treatment suffice for a good period of time? Thank you.
January 24, 2013
Answer: Injections with Botox in the Masseters Does Not Lead To Sagging Skin
The masseter muscle helps close the mouth. It can be enlarged in patients that grind their teeth or for other reasons. Large masseters can make a face look overly round or full. Botox injections can be great option to shrink this muscle and slenderize the face. Injecting this muscle will not cause sagging of the skin. I typically inject 25 units of Botox in each muscle although 20 units would be appropiate. Typical re-injection of the muscle occurs between 4 and 6 months if a patient did not get the reduction they seeked.
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January 24, 2013
Answer: Injections with Botox in the Masseters Does Not Lead To Sagging Skin
The masseter muscle helps close the mouth. It can be enlarged in patients that grind their teeth or for other reasons. Large masseters can make a face look overly round or full. Botox injections can be great option to shrink this muscle and slenderize the face. Injecting this muscle will not cause sagging of the skin. I typically inject 25 units of Botox in each muscle although 20 units would be appropiate. Typical re-injection of the muscle occurs between 4 and 6 months if a patient did not get the reduction they seeked.
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Answer: Botox for masseter muscle reduction
DOn't confuse sagging of the skin with that of the masseter muscle. Neither will occur in a 20 year old like yourself. Sagging of the skin occurs in older patients (40 plus) due to loss of collagen and elastin in the skin. You will not have that problem for a while. If you desire masster reduction, which will not cause sagging, start with 20 units and you will need several sessions over the course of a year or more to get the desired effect.
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Answer: Botox for masseter muscle reduction
DOn't confuse sagging of the skin with that of the masseter muscle. Neither will occur in a 20 year old like yourself. Sagging of the skin occurs in older patients (40 plus) due to loss of collagen and elastin in the skin. You will not have that problem for a while. If you desire masster reduction, which will not cause sagging, start with 20 units and you will need several sessions over the course of a year or more to get the desired effect.
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