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How long does it take for masseter Botox to work?

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About 3 1/2 weeks I had 100 units of botox (50 each side) injected into my masseter muscles. The muscle has definitely gotten softer (When I clench my teeth), but I don't see any reduction in muscle size yet. I just went in for my follow up appt w/ the doctor, and he suggested I should be seeing results by now, although all online sources say 4-8 weeks is when you see results. So, how long does it usually take for masseter botox to start shrinking the muscle?

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