50 units on each side of masseter for facial slimming with no significant difference is there a dose that doctors stop at?

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Hello I had issues with clenching in my sleep which was adding bulk to my already wide face my main reason was cosmetic also one side of my masseter was bigger than my left I started off with 25 units on each side I saw little to no change, Went back again 50 units on each side total and no change I’m thinking my jaw is too strong for Botox or my body does not like Botox is it possible to get a higher dose on each side? muscles are hard you can feel the bulk this is not fat at all.

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

Because the masseter muscle is such a powerful muscle, it can take longer to see results (6-8 weeks). You also want to make sure your injector is actually injecting it into the muscle, if they inject to superficially, they will miss the muscle and the Botox will be wasted. 75 units per side should produce results for ANYBODY. Good luck.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I'm surprised you see no result after 100u. If there is zero result, your wide facial appearance may be due to another issue. Consider re-asking your question with before and after frontal facial photos. Hope this will help you! Dr Joseph

Adam Goodwin, MBBS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

So for this indication I have heard of 100 units per side. For spastic paralysis, up to 300 units can be used in a single session so there is still a little room to go. 
Hope that helps, 
Adam Goodwin

Jo Herzog, MD · Answer

The Botox helps with clenching and grinding within two weeks of injection but it can take a few rounds of injections before you see the change in shape of your jawline

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

Doses vary as to what effect the Botox will have on the masseter but a total of 75 units on each side should give some result if you have given it enough time and it may take a little longer to notice the change. on the other hand be sure your doctor is experienced in treating this area

50 units on each side of masseter for facial slimming with no significant difference is there a dose that doctors stop at?

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50 units on each side of masseter for facial slimming with no significant difference is there a dose that doctors stop at?

Answers (7)

Answer: Need to give Botox time to slim masseters

Answer: Need to give Botox time to slim masseters

Answer: Masseter and Botox

Answer: Masseter and Botox

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