Botox masseter after jaw reduction surgery.

Question

i did vline surgery in korea, jaw reduction and sliding forward genioplasty and got my chin shaved since the chin were too wide on 30sept. when can i do botox to masseter? i can still feel my masseter and it still makes my face look wide and would like to do botox soon

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Botox injection into the masseter can be very effective in this situation and can be safely performed at this point. 
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Botox works by blocking signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle can then no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften. Botox can be used in the master muscle to help contour the face. I recommend checking with your surgeon first as he/she may want you to wait till you are completely healed from surgery. Best of Luck!

Mahalingam Satchi, MD · Answer

You can do botox again in about 3 months. I would refer to your surgeon and see what he/she says.

Ram Chandra, MD · Answer

Please consult with your surgeon first when it should be okay to do Botox. Botox is an off-label use (not FDA approved) in this area for jaw-shaping; and those with masseter hypertrophy it works well.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

I would ask your surgeon when they feel it is ok to get the Botox. It is a good treatment to slim the face if there is masseter hypertrophy.

Botox masseter after jaw reduction surgery.

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