When can I get Masseter Botox after Rhinoplasty?

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I'm getting Rhinoplasty overseas, and staying there for about a month. I have a rhinoplasty scheduled and I also wanted to get Masseter Botox, when should I do it after Rhinoplasty?

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

You can get your Botox treatment one week after rhinoplasty unless you have excessive swelling. In that case, we want you to wait until your swelling subsides completely. With fillers, we suggest either doing them prior to rhinoplasty or waiting 6 months following the rhinoplasty surgery to allow time for the swelling to subside.

Ella Fedonenko, MD · Answer

You can have Masseter Botox injections any time after Rhinoplasty. These 2 procedures are totally unrelated.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

When considering Masseter Botox after a rhinoplasty, it is generally advisable to wait until you have sufficiently recovered from the rhinoplasty procedure. Typically, it is recommended to wait at least 2 to 4 weeks post-surgery before undergoing any additional cosmetic treatments, including Botox. This allows time for the initial swelling and bruising from the rhinoplasty to subside, ensuring that both procedures do not interfere with each other and that your body has adequate time to heal. However, it is important to follow the specific post-operative instructions and timeline provided by your surgeon, as individual recovery times can vary.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. If you're planning to get Masseter Botox after your rhinoplasty and you're staying overseas for about a month, it's generally safe to wait about 2-3 weeks post-rhinoplasty before having the Botox injected. By this point, most of the initial swelling, bruising, and pressure sensitivity around the lower face and jaw will have improved, and it reduces the risk of inadvertently affecting healing or causing discomfort during the Botox treatment. That said, it’s important to confirm this timeline with your rhinoplasty surgeon, as healing can vary based on the surgical technique used and your individual recovery. If your surgeon gives the go-ahead and you're feeling comfortable, getting Masseter Botox in the last week of your stay should be reasonable. I hope this helps and best of luck!

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

There is no reason to wait. You can have masseter botox done the day before, the day of, the day after, or any time. The masseter muscles are far away from your nose and there will be no effect from swelling or surgery.
Be careful with oversea surgery. There are many times that visits after surgery are helpful and the money you feel you save may not be there in the long run.

Glenn Murray, MBBS · Answer

Hello

Good luck with your Rhinoplasty!

2 - 4 weeks post surgery would be sufficient time frame for you to be treated.

I would let any swelling settle and then injected.

All the best

Absolute cosmetic Medicine team

Anmol Chattha, MD · Answer

Roughly 1 month after rhinoplasty should be a decent time frame to get botox to the masseter muscle.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Your surgeon will be the best one to answer this as she/he is most familiar with the details of your case and how you've been progressing through recovery.  You will want to wait until initial swelling has subsided and are healing normally before having Botox.  You may be able to have it before you leave to go home if you are staying for a month.

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