Is this safe to inject the muscle over the implant? If so, will it just look strange as ill thin out the jaw muscle but not the corners of the implant? I had jaw angle implants several yrs ago and i think theyre slightly too wide but dont want more invasive surgery. I want jaw "slimming" botox to make my face look rounder by making my upper jaw wider than the square jaw. Is this possible or advised?
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It does appear that you will benefit from masseter Botox. In addition to helping with TMJ symptoms the Botox can slim the appearance of the jawline. The treatment is done in the office with results seen within two weeks. The results are temporary and will fade gradually over three to four months.
Hello and thank you for your question! Masseter tox would definitely help to slim the back of the jawline, but you are correct in your fear for potential jowling. However, since you are also considering chin filler, that could mitigate the issue somewhat (if it happens). Additionally, the "chin...
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. If your chin’s appearance has changed noticeably since receiving masseter Botox, it’s possible that what you’re seeing could be related to both ...
