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How can I slim down the bottom portion of my square-ish face? (Photos)

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Heidypaz21Apr 13, 2024

How can i slim down the bottom portion of my face? What kind of procedure can I look into like Masseter Botox ? Or buccal fat removal or what kind of specialist can I look into

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Anna Petropoulos, MD, FRCS

Hello KS12321, thank you for your question! This may be a case for both botox and fillers, or many other services. It would be important to do a full facial evaluation to determine what is causing the asymmetry- is it buccal fat, the masseter muscle, the mandible itself, or perhaps something...

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Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS

One measure of how effective the treatment was is to check the progress of the Botox taking effect; place both hands on the side of your face and bite down. If even after 2 weeks after injection the masseter is noticeably moving, then it is still active. This indicates the dosage or the area...

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Hello, Getting Botox in the masseter muscles, which are responsible for chewing, generally won't prevent you from playing the saxophone. However, there are a few things to consider: Muscle Function: Botox temporarily weakens the masseter muscles, which can reduce the strength of your bite....

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Zoran Potparic, MD

A conservative liposuction could be good option in your case? In person consultation with a board certified plastic plastic surgeon experienced in liposuction with radio frequency is recommended.

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David Yew, MD

However - it would be better for you to lose weight for your own health independent of how it looks. From the photo - I can not assess the jowls but it does appear that your masseter muscles are enlarged. If you suffer from clenching or grinding with jaw tension or headaches - then Botox in the...

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