I received botox in my masseter muscle a little over a month ago (16 units on each side), and I am not liking the results, as my face has narrowed to much for my liking. I heard that chewing gum consistently can help work the muscles to bulk them up again. Should I start chewing gum now, or wait the 3-4 months for the botox to wear off?
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Thank you for your question and your photo. Neurotoxin injections and filler injections
used together have been recommended to lift the corners of the mouth. I recommend that you consult with a certified
injector to discuss your needs and options.
I wish you luck.
Thank you for your question. I understand you received 200 units of Botox for facial spasms, and now the right side of your face has become paralyzed and you state it feels like cement.
To give you a little about my background — I am a Board-certified cosmetic surgeon and a Fellowship-trained o...
Thanks for your question and thanks for the photos – they help here a lot. We always recommend that you have your injections performed in offices of board certified dermatologists or plastic surgeons as we know the most about the anatomy of the areas, the products, and the proper techniques t...
