Asked By:Cassy10000 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
I am trying to quit smoking and had 2 Nicolette lozenges in the morning (eq 3 cigarettes) & was having 1 lozenge (Eq 1.5 cigarettes) during my jaw Botox appointment. I just realised this might affect the treatment. Will this have any adverse effects? Other than that I am healthy etc.
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The amount of Botox injected at your initial treatment was within the normal limit range. The other injections were minimal and shouldn't cause major issues. Botox effects are temporary and gradually fade typically over three to four months.
The masseter muscle is a fairly large, bulky muscle, and a sufficient amount of Botox or Dysport must be injected to relax it uniformly. Botox and Dysport also have a certain zone of spread, depending on the dilution used, which means there is a gradient in terms of the most effect being seen...
Since you've had great success with slimming the masseter muscle in the past, your muscle is likely quite small at this point. You can easily check this by putting your hands next to your jaw on both sides and clenching down. If there is movement, then additional Botox/Dysport is necessary to...
