Hi, i had 22.5 units of botox injected in one spot each side of my masseters almost 4 months ago april 20th. Now i have jowls and marionette lines. It's so bad that i have to put face tape behind my ear to hold loose skin back that my masseters formerly held back. Now my temples especially on one side are growing huge. What do i do to get my former face back?
August 7, 2023
Answer: Need to come in to consult For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
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August 7, 2023
Answer: Need to come in to consult For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Masseter Botox Problems Hi there, I am sorry you appear to have problems after Masseter Botox. The masseter muscle is a strong muscle on both sides of the jaw that helps to lift the lower face. Sometimes, when this muscle is relaxed with Botox, it can worsen signs of facial sagging, such as jowls or folds between the nose and lips. Masseter Botox relaxes the muscles on both sides of your jaw. Depending on the muscle size, most people require 15 to 30 units of Botox on each side. Females of non-Asian origin usually have a relatively small masseter muscle. You had 22.5 units of Botox, and this was injected into only one point of the muscle. Typically, Botox should be injected into three different points of the masseter muscle to spread it more evenly. In young Caucasian women, it is always best to start with a lower dose of Botox, maybe 15 or even just ten units. 22.5 units strikes me as a dose that is a bit on the higher side. This could mean your muscle is too relaxed and does not lift the lower face well. As a result, you likely developed the jowls. The temples can also look more prominent when the shape of the lower face changes. I am confident that these changes will resolve and go back to normal. Botox lasts three to four months, but sometimes it can last longer, even up to 6 months. Should it not get better within six months, I would suggest you see a qualified plastic surgeon or cosmetic doctor with several years of experience.
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Answer: Masseter Botox Problems Hi there, I am sorry you appear to have problems after Masseter Botox. The masseter muscle is a strong muscle on both sides of the jaw that helps to lift the lower face. Sometimes, when this muscle is relaxed with Botox, it can worsen signs of facial sagging, such as jowls or folds between the nose and lips. Masseter Botox relaxes the muscles on both sides of your jaw. Depending on the muscle size, most people require 15 to 30 units of Botox on each side. Females of non-Asian origin usually have a relatively small masseter muscle. You had 22.5 units of Botox, and this was injected into only one point of the muscle. Typically, Botox should be injected into three different points of the masseter muscle to spread it more evenly. In young Caucasian women, it is always best to start with a lower dose of Botox, maybe 15 or even just ten units. 22.5 units strikes me as a dose that is a bit on the higher side. This could mean your muscle is too relaxed and does not lift the lower face well. As a result, you likely developed the jowls. The temples can also look more prominent when the shape of the lower face changes. I am confident that these changes will resolve and go back to normal. Botox lasts three to four months, but sometimes it can last longer, even up to 6 months. Should it not get better within six months, I would suggest you see a qualified plastic surgeon or cosmetic doctor with several years of experience.
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