I’m 28 years old male with active lifestyle, with a lean/ athletic build. I’ve seen noticing that my submandibular glands stick out a lot making my lower jaw look swollen or puffy. I was wondering what doctor I could see about that. I read that they can be injected with botox to reduce their size.
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Begin by scheduling an evaluation by an ENT. This will ensure there is no underlying reason for the enlargement that would improve it with treatment. If not, you can pursue cosmetic improvement with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon.
Botox effects are temporary and the masseters should slowly return to their previous appearance. In the meantime you can consider Morpheus8 treatments to address overall skin tone and texture as well as fillers to improve facial contours.
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...