I usually get 26 units of Botox every 3 months to treat crow's feet and forehead. I find that the results dramatically wear off after 5 weeks. Assuming that I needer more units, on my last treatment I got 42 units instead of the usual 26, but it's 5 weeks later now, and the effects are wearing off. Should I consider going back to a lower dosage but at more frequent intervals (every six weeks)? Any advice appreciated!
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Answer: Try more frequent treatment for areas where a small number of units are used.
Botox can be used to treat the entire masseter to decrease its size and thereby slim the jawline, which can be done by injecting several points of the muscle. The masseter muscles are very strong and it can take anywhere from 2-7 weeks to start seeing results. These are usually spaced at 3...
When you relax muscles in one area, it can cause other muscles to overcompensate. For example, in some patients, treating their glabella (11's), causes their nasalis muscle to increase in strength. This causes a small horizontal line at the bridge of the nose. Also, when you relax certain...
In my experience injecting Botox or other neurotoxins into the masseters causes a small amount laxity, sagging on the lateral [ outer ] jaw line. The effect is temporary and last about 2 to 3 months. The injection will not really change what can be treated with the chin...