Can Botox injections to the temporalis muscle reduce the width of my forehead/temples?

Thank you for your good question. Marionette lines, the lines that form from the corners of the mouth to the chin, are caused by collagen depletion, which is a natural part of the aging process. The best way to treat wrinkles caused by collagen loss is with injectable dermal fillers, not Botox....

There can be some swelling and/or lumps which can last 1 to 2 weeks. You can apply firm pressure between two fingers on the lips for a few days, for 5 minutes at a time, in order to help decrease swelling and even out the lumps. See an expert for a better evaluation. This is not from botox this...

Botox does not help with blood circulation or hair regrowth. For this, I recommend the following to my patients; Start Theradome now (see link) and in office PRP/acell, you can do early transplant if you want. You need a formal evaluation to see what type of hair loss you may have. when you...

Hi @flauta! Yes, you are able to get Botox if you are on hormone replacement therapy. There should be no contraindication. Best of luck!

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry...

Hello and thank you for your question. While dry eye is a rare side effect of Botox, it can happen if the injector inserts the needle too close to the bone. To prevent this uncomfortable side effect in the future, I highly recommend visiting a board-certified facial plastic surgeon for your next...