When should I do my Second Jawline Botox Treatment?

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I have gotten my first jawline botox during early April and went for my review + top-ups a few days back. To be honest, I am still not quite satisfied with results as it is not as slim as what I expected. And Dr said maybe I should get some fillers too.. Nevertheless, if I would like to get a second time jawline botox treatment, how long interval or when should I go for it again?

Jason D. Bloom, MD, FACS · Answer

If you had Botox to slim your face and contour your jawline, there are a few factors that determine when to get the next dose.  I usually recommend anywhere from 25-50 units of Botox per side of the masseter.  My patients usually come back around 6 months later for their second dose.  You may have had fewer units, if you are not seeing the response you are looking for.  I would suggest talking to your doctor and finding out how much you had.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Sometimes it takes 1-3 months to see the muscles of the jaw atrophy.  You can schedule another session 3 months from your last visit.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  In general Botox treatment into the masseter muscles does take several weeks to show a slimming effect.  As opposed to wrinkles where paralysis of the muscle starts within 3-5 days of treatment, atrophy of the masseters takes longer.  I would allow at least 4-6 weeks to pass before considering additional treatment.  Most masseter injections require 20-50 units per side.  Hope this helps.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Thanks for sharing your question. I usually start with 25-30 units of Botox per masseter muscle and recommend repeat treatment at 4-6 months. If you are  not getting the results you expect, the dosing may need to be higher.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Jawline botox can take several treatments over a years time to see the results.  You need to go back for routine injections every 4 months or so.

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