My face is too thin after botox to masseter muscles. Is it permanent?

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Hi I got ALOT of botox injected into my masseter muscles in a short amount of time apart and now my face is soooo thin I look awful! so out of proportion!!! am I going to be stuck like this forever or will it go back to normal???? I did intend to get it down to thin my face but I hate the results and want my old face back

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

From a safety standpoint, one of the best features of Botox is that its effects are always temporary.  It works by relaxing muscles, and in your case the masseter muscle.  In 3-4 months your masseter muscles will begin to regain bulk as they begin to "work out" once again after the Botox has worn off.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

No. These results are not permanent. Botox masseter treatments require maintenance for long term improvement. Wait this out and give things 3-6 months to improve. Filler is always an option if the end result is still too thin for you. However, you are likely to see the Botox effect wear off completely. Best.

Adam Scheiner, MD · Answer

It is unlikely that the result will be permanent. When the Botox wears off in 4 to 5 months, the muscle may be slightly less full but will return to normal fullness over time as the muscle exercises through your normal facial movements. Volume replacement with products such as Sculptra can be used to restore lost facial volume.I hope this was helpful.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is not permanent and will last 3-4 months and then return to normal . I suggest speaking to your physician if you are concerned.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.   Sorry to hear that you had a bad experience.  You will find that the results gradually wears off over the next six months.

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