How long should I wait before planning buccal fat removal after masseter Botox?

Many people with chubby cheeks think that performing Botox injections to the masseter will correct their chubbiness. However, when the Botox treatment takes effect, they realize that their face looks chubbier. As explained in your question, the reason is that the shrinking masseter muscle, located posterior to the buccal fat pads, makes the buccal fat pads more prominent.

The injection of Botox to the masseter doesn't affect the timing of performing buccal fat removal because it's its effect is completely independent. In my practice, patients can undergo buccal fat removal either before, after, or on the same day as the Botox injection to the masseter muscle. The combination of buccal fat removal and Botox to the masseter, especially in females, helps to achieve a very V-shaped look, similar to the V-line surgery performed in Asia in certain patient candidates.

I hope this helps!

Sincerely,

John Mesa, MD
Buccal Fat Removal Specialist Plastic Surgeon
New York - New Jersey - Miami