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Botox in Masseters Resulting in Buccal Fat Pad Herniation - New York, NY
UPDATED FROM KitteNYC
I'm doing very well thank you! My masseters are...
KitteNYCApril 17, 2012
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I'm doing very well thank you! My masseters are back to around 80% their original size and it looks MUCH better than that sickly narrow face I had before. That dr put SO MUCH BOTOX into my face it is astounding. This was a year ago and yes, there is still very, very slight asymmetry, but it's not even bothersome anymore. I also started my transition (male to female) so the estrogen is rounding out my cheeks and making my face look much softer so whatever asymmetry remains will blend in now. I'm also on Prozac so I feel much better all-around! I am SO GLAD I didn't do anything stupid like a Buccal fat removal or resuturing the fat pad...Jesus that would be a disaster!
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November 25, 2012
KitteNYC, I am so very glad you shared your experiences. Thank you. I've also read your other posts on this subject. I, too, have been experiencing "chipmunk cheeks" for the better part of a year or so, but I had NO IDEA it was the Botox!! No doctor could tell me what the problem was & why my face had changed so. It was severely upsetting, and it was only when I spoke with a spiritual healer who has known me for the last 20 years that the truth came to light. Even she said that when she last saw me she had to do a double-take because she couldn't believe it was me! The worse part is that all the while, I kept using Botox because I didn't know what it was doing to my face. Most doctors have said that the effects of Botox last 3-6 months, but it's been over a year. While I feel better knowing WHAT has caused this change in my face, I'm also scared that it could be permanent. I am swearing off Botox forever! And God bless Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, for if it hadn't been for his answer to your post 'Unilateral Facial Swelling After 40 Units of Botox in Masseters, Is This Reversable?', I would have never researched the subject further. Good luck on your transition, and be well! Thanks again.
September 2, 2014
Hi KitteNYC,
I've had a similar thing happen to me. Botox in the masseters (for teeth grinding and square jaw shape) - three treatments in less than 5 months. I now have jowls and my masseter has wasted away, my face shape is unnaturally thin and oval (I've always had a heart-shape face) and I look so different to my former self. I am absolutely miserable. I was wondering how you're going now, and if you managed to build up the masseter muscle again to get your face shape back? Did your buccal fat pad return to it's original position? I hope you're doing well and have recovered 100% from this experience - it's amazing how much of a toll it takes on your quality of life.
Thank you :)
UPDATED FROM KitteNYC
I doubt anyone is reading this, but, just in case,...
KitteNYCOctober 20, 2011
I doubt anyone is reading this, but, just in case, I'm positive it's better than it was in these pictures. By quite a lot. I'm absolutely not able to demonstrate the asymmetry to this degree anymore. I feel comfortable smiling despite a slight imbalance and "tight" feeling in the affected cheek. I will update in two months.
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October 20, 2011
40 CC is a LOT! And it will affect your smile! Have you ever tried chiropractic care or accupuncture for TMJ? My sister has had a lot of relief from those methods.
October 28, 2011
Sorry, I was answering the remark from keithNJ above mine. I'm glad to hear you are seeing improvement.
November 1, 2011
KitteNYC it made me a bit sad when I read your comment that you doubted anyone was reading this. I want to thank you for sharing your story & experience with us all and make sure you know that tons of people come on & read the reviews everyday. Some people prefer to stay more anonymous and don't comment, but don't doubt for a second that what you have shared has helped many others in making their decision of whether or not to try Botox.
I'm so glad to hear you are seeing improvement & I look forward to hearing more updates from you!
Great to hear such a positive update from you kitteNYC! We recently launched a Gender Reassignment community. Despite the name it is open to all going through transition so please feel free to join in the discussions there as well. :)