Q. I got 30 units (each) in my masseters about 6 weeks ago to slim my jaw, with TMJ as a bonus. My face appears to have slimmed marginally but my smile is now uneven (see pics). I assume this means the Botox spread into the surrounding muscles. Two questions: 1) how long will it... Read more »
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Can I use Botox to raise eyebrows, but still keep them straight?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox Q. I recently got my masseter muscles and temporalis Botox-ed with great results from a dentist in seoul (for bruxism). I got my procerus Botox-ed a week ago and I like the results. I want to Botox other parts around my eyebrows to lift the extra... Read more »
Curiosity and still trying to understand Botox
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox Q. I was wondering with the help of Botox and not clenching my jaw, will my masseter muscle go back to the way it was before? I had a small sized masseter and bulked it up. My muscle is little bit bigger but nothing too crazy... Read more »
How can a surgeon tell if Botox for masseter will help?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox Q. How can a surgeon tell if Botox for masseter will make a jaw slimmer, more feminine, and more attractive? I would like to avoid permanent jaw reduction surgery since no surgeons specialize in this in any city I’m close to on the east... Read more »
25 units of Botox injected in each masseter muscle but see no difference. Do I need more?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A I had 25 units of botox injected to each masseter muscle last year, but never saw any significant difference. It did shrink slightly, but not by enough. Do I need to get more injected this time?
Would Botox in the masseter muscle reduce my lower cheek size to a more defined lower defined face?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Would Botox in the masseter muscle reduce my lower cheek size to a more defined lower defined face? If not is there anything that would? A. Expert evaluation is necessary to confirm that you have thickened masseters to shrink from Botox and if you do, to shrink them naturally. The... Read more »
What should I do to improve facial symmetry and jawline problems?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What should I do to improve facial symmetry and jawline problems? My self esteem has really started to crumble and I need to know what to do. My left jaw is more defined than my other, and my right side of my face has a masseter hypertrophy, I believe.... Read more »
Protrusion after getting masseter Botox? Is this normal?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Yesterday I got 15 units of Botox injected on both sides of my face for help with clenching and to reduce the size of the masseter. I was advised to get 25 units, but since it was my first time with Botox I got less. When I clench my... Read more »
Can a Botox injection reduce enlarged parotid gland and sublingual gland?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Can a Botox injection reduce enlarged parotid gland and sublingual gland? My face looks puffy and unbalanced since I have a thin figure. I realize its not my masseter muscle but an enlarged parotid gland and sublingual gland. Is it safe to inject the salivary glands with Botox? A. Yes, Botox can reduce... Read more »
Am I a suitable candidate for Botox in the masseter muscle?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Am I a suitable candidate for Botox in the masseter muscle? I feel my face is very round and my jaw is large. I really want a more heart shaped, defined face. Would I be suitable for Botox in my jaw/masseter muscle? I have had problems in the past with... Read more »
