I (F,29) had masseter botox in 2018, and it went well - my jawline slimmed without causing my face to sag. In March of this year (2023), I had my masseters injected again (by a different practitioner), and it caused my once full, youthful face to become long and droopy. I am struggling with my self-confidence now, and I do not like my face when I look in the mirror. It's been six months, and the effects haven't worn off. Am I stuck like this now? I just want my face back to normal!
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You should be fine to proceed with your Botox treatment and eye exam as scheduled. The treated area should not be massaged and your should avoid strenuous activity or bending for about 24 hours after injection. See your injector to learn more.
Botox is used to treat a variety of aesthetic concerns. The results of Botox are temporary, typically lasting 3 to 4 months, and will fade gradually. As the product effects wear off you will slowly return to the look you had prior to treatment.
In general, I would consider it safe to combine these procedures in a one day session. However, if you are also considering microneedling to the periorbital area during this session, then a potential concern would be neurotoxin spread in the peri orbital area. Then consideration of doing...
