25/F and 12 months ago, I had Botox in my masseter muscles, now slight sagging skin and 'hamster' cheeks. Will this go away?

October 13, 2017
Asked By:sammixr in New York, NY

I have always had a very round, chubby 'baby face' and I am the correct weight for my height and so, I decided 'v line Botox' in the masseter muscle would give me a more heart shaped, defined face, and less rounded. It has been 12 months and the lower half of my face is appearing even chubbier than 12 months ago, with more excess skin causing a slight double chin and an undefined jaw line... Is this caused by the Botox and will it ever go back to the way it was before when the muscle strengthens again?

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Answer: Botox Appropriate For Masseter Hypertrophy, Not For Lower Face Jowls Or Fat Deposits

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Answer: Botox Appropriate For Masseter Hypertrophy, Not For Lower Face Jowls Or Fat Deposits

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October 16, 2017

Answer: #Botox

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMSDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 16, 2017

Answer: #Botox

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June 21, 2020

Answer: Skin laxity and Botox injection to the masseters

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June 21, 2020

Answer: Skin laxity and Botox injection to the masseters

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