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What are the surgical and non surgical options for reducing masseter muscle mass?

rbyh89Apr 14, 2022
I have been getting Botox treatment for masseter hypertrophy for over 7 years. However, a year ago I noticed that the treatment became ineffective. Accordingly, I switched injectors. Tried different brands such as Xeomin, dysport. But none of them were effective. Doctors took me I must’ve built antibodies to treatment. My question is: what are the other surgical and no surgical options for reducing masseter muscle mass?

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