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Is this bone loss & is my chin going to stay like this?

BeautifulonceMar 10, 2023
I had botox in masseters 5 months ago. 4th months after i noticed my nose looked wider n eyes apart n my chin got tiny. I look funny now. Is this boneloss? I had some boneloss prior n i received botox in masseters twice in last 4 years..will my chin come back? What happened? Help

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Dr. Camille Cash, MD
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Answered on Mar 13, 2023
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Camille Cash, MD

Botox for TMJ should not cause loose skin. We do recommend using medical grade skin care products like Transform MD and wearing sunscreen daily to keep skin healthy. For naturally chubby cheeks you have various options for treatment such as buccal fat removal, Botox, and Morpheus8 treatments. ...

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Camille Cash, MD

Botox injected into the masseter muscle helps to slim the appearance of the jawline. The treatment is done in the office with final results seen after two weeks. Botox effects are temporary and will gradually fade over three to four months typically. Without an examination it's difficult to...

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Botox works very well to relax the masseter muscles. When it gets smaller - it will take time for the muscles to return to full strength after 3-4 months. When it does - the slimmer shape takes time for the muscles to get larger again. Please watch the video link to fully understand how this works.

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