hi i want to ask. what makes the masseter grow bigger again after 6 months? is it my jaw masseter will grow bigger again because the botox is granually lose the effect or yes the botox reduce it permanently but the masseter will become large again because i used it for chewing food?
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June 18, 2015
Answer: Mechanism of action of Botox for masseter reduction
It is highly unlikely that the sinus infection you
are experiencing is related to your Botox injection. However, the pressure you
described in your post can feel a bit exaggerated due to the combination of the
two. The best thing you can do is to take it easy and try not to be too anxious
while...
A true Botox allergy is rare but it is hard to discount the relationship of the reaction to the Botox injection. In my practice , after injection thousands of patients with Botox, I have seen 1 case of allergic reaction. I switched to a different toxin such as Dysport and the patient was f...
I haven't ever had a patient develop a fever after injection, but if that is the only symptom you're experiencing I recommend following up with your injector right away to figure out the problem. Thank you for your question!Kate Ross, MD
