Do I need masseter botox or weight loss?

February 17, 2024
Asked By:eliza bethany in Miami, Florida

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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February 20, 2024

Answer: The botox in the masseters can be done regardless of weight.

MOST RECENT
February 20, 2024

Answer: The botox in the masseters can be done regardless of weight.

February 19, 2024

Answer: You may indeed have large masseter muscles.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 19, 2024

Answer: You may indeed have large masseter muscles.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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