Masseter botox temple growing. How do I get my former face back? (Photo)

Practical,
The masseter is one of your muscles which helps move your jaw when chewing, another is your temporalis, which fills out your temporal region just behind your eyebrows going back towards your ears. It is possible that as your masseter was weakened by the botox, the temporalis became larger to compensate and help your jaw move.
As the botox wears off and your masseter strengthens the temporalis will likely nor be required to work so hard so it should go back to normal.
For the loose skin, this may have been an issue previously, and it was unmasked by the loss of volume in your masseter. The masseter regaining strength and growing larger may improve the issue, but as you continue to age this will likely continue to get worse. The good news is that there are countless non-invasive and invasive solutions for facial again, such as fillers, skin tightening devices, chemical peels, and surgeries such as facelifts.

I'm sorry to hear about your concerns with your Masseter Botox treatment. The effects of Botox are temporary, typically lasting 4 to 6 months. You should see gradual improvement as the effects wear off.

Hello Practical432323! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Shah Facial Plastics. Thank you for your question. Botox treatments are wonderful for treating bulging masseter muscles and for slimming down the lower face. This treatment does not affect the temple area. If you feel as though there is too much profile reduction, do not worry, the Botox will wear off in 4-6 months. I hope this helps and best of luck!

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.

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.