i did jaw reduction but my face is still wide and i can see my jaw muscles moving when i clench it. theyre very strong. if i get botox every 6 months, will the muscles be permanently smaller? I know botox is not permanent but im curious if the jaw muscles can be permanently weaker if botox is done frequently Can i chew hard food right after botox or does it not matter?
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Thank you for your question. I am sorry this has happened to you. This is due to your Botox being placed too low below the crow’s feet and paralyzing your zygomaticus muscles (smile muscles). Unfortunately, Botox takes 3-4 months to wear off. I recommend you seek out a new injector.
Thank you for your question. Botox is used cosmetically to remove wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles. Botox can be used to life the eyebrow 1-3mm. If you desire a further eyebrow lift there are other options, such as skin tightening and surgery. It can take up 2 weeks to see the full...
The price of Botox varies and it can be charged by area or by unit. I would suggest you to seek for a provider that charges by unit. Moreover, the price varies from 10 dollars per unit to up to 20+ dollars per unit, depending on the location and experience of the provider. For example, place...