I got 25 units/35 units in my masseter on Friday for jaw reduction. From EVERYONE I asked I was told that you're supposed to feel sore in the jaws for a couple of days after the injection, and I was fully prepared for the side-effects. However, I did not feel anything after the injection and it's been four days. Does this mean the botox did not work? Is it normal for people to not have ANY side effects after the injection?
June 22, 2016
Answer: Botox for masseters Hello, and thanks for your question. Consider yourself lucky! I had the same procedure done, and I was definitely sore for about a week. The fact that you are not sore does not mean the Botox will not work. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.
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June 22, 2016
Answer: Botox for masseters Hello, and thanks for your question. Consider yourself lucky! I had the same procedure done, and I was definitely sore for about a week. The fact that you are not sore does not mean the Botox will not work. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.
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June 22, 2016
Answer: Botox for masseter muscle The lack of of soreness is a positive and does not reflect the effectiveness of the treatment. I usually start new patients with a 20-25 unit injection into each masseter and most of them report a similar experience to you. You will see the muscle relaxation after 2 weeks but will have to wait 6 weeks or so for the muscle to actually reduce in size/bulk. Botox to the masseters helps with symptomatic relief but also will reshape your face, turning a squared faced into a more appealing oval face. This cosmetic effect is the result of the reduction in muscle bulk.
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June 22, 2016
Answer: Botox for masseter muscle The lack of of soreness is a positive and does not reflect the effectiveness of the treatment. I usually start new patients with a 20-25 unit injection into each masseter and most of them report a similar experience to you. You will see the muscle relaxation after 2 weeks but will have to wait 6 weeks or so for the muscle to actually reduce in size/bulk. Botox to the masseters helps with symptomatic relief but also will reshape your face, turning a squared faced into a more appealing oval face. This cosmetic effect is the result of the reduction in muscle bulk.
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