I had masseter botox 22.5 in each side 7 months ago and face is still narrow and jowly. My masseters were quite large and shrunk to allmost nothing in just a month after. I'm 41 and worried my jawline will stay looking like a skinny thumb. Everyone says its not permanent but the marionetter lines, narrow face and jowls are still here 7 monnths later. I thought about jaw filler but scared cuz i had volluma in medial cheeks and they dropped within 4 months and now look weird and doughy
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Hello, I’m Lauren, the aesthetic injector at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. The under-eye area and crow’s feet are common concerns for many of our patients. Botox works by temporarily relaxing the muscles responsible for creating these lines, particularly around the eyes. Based on your des...
The effects of Botox are temporary and should gradually return to the previous state over the next few months. The asymmetry caused from the injection should be discussed with your injector so future treatments can be adjusted.
Botox is a useful tool in reducing wrinkles and fine lines, however, usually it is most effective at addressing dynamic wrinkles as opposed to static fine lines.
Facial microneedling, also known as microneedling or collagen induction therapy is a fantastic way to address both of your concerns....
