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Can too much heat cause Botox to wear off?

ilaria.milanAug 17, 2022
I had Botox (for my massetere hypertrophy) but it didn’t last too much: is it because three weeks after injection I stayed near my fireplace and BBQ three or four times? Thanks so much

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Yes, you can laugh and talk after Botox to the masseter muscles. It will not impact your results. The treatment is done in the office with final results seen after two weeks. The effects will gradually fade over three to four months and should help with your teeth clenching. See an expert...

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