I was injected with 10 units of botox to each side of my masseter muscle for a total of 20 units. I am afraid I will not see any reduction in the size of my large round jawline and I feel a little baited, like only a small amount was injected so I would have to come back for more. Is there a difference if I do 10 units now and 15 in 2-3 weeks than if I had done 25 units at my first visit? Thank you!!
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Botox can contribute to heavy eyelids when injected into the forehead. The key to neuromodulator injections into the forehead is to be conservative. The muscle that causes wrinkles in the forehead is called the frontalis muscle, which is the only eyebrow elevator. Overly aggressive forehead...
Botox takes about a week to even begin having an
effect. The masseter is only partially weakened as it is needed for
chewing. Therefore, often it will take several months and possibly a few
treatments to see a real noticeable difference for facial shaping.
Good question. With an experienced injector, it is possible
to receive Botox injections that look natural and not overdone. Normal facial
expressions can still be made because Botox reduces muscle activity but does
not radically change it. Botox is best injected by a certified plastic surgeon
or...
