My dermatologist said i could benefit from masseter botox but i already have what looks like a little bit of jowls due to weight gain and im worried that the botox will increase the jowls further. I am about 18 pounds overweight so im currently trying to lose this as the jowling has increased since weight gain. Should i lose weight first before getting botox?
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Answer: The botox in the masseters can be done regardless of weight.
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I understand your concerns about the potential effects of Botox injections in the temple area. Here are some insights that might help:
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