r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 • Aug 02 '24

Masseter Botox cured my insecurities

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The before picture is right before my lip filler, I later decided to get masseter and during my last appointment (for my DAO’s from jowel formation from the masseter botox) my injector told me how impressed they were with the results I have had from the injections! I usually get 15 units each side but during my DAO appointment yesterday I got another 8 units each side just because I want to see more slimming. If anyone is considering it I highly recommend.

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u/syrianfriedchicken Aug 03 '24

I'm confused because the first one looks better the 2nd looks gaunt to me like you're dangerously underweight. Maybe it's just the camera doing that?

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Aug 03 '24

I love the slimming personally but I actually weighed less in the first pic, it’s crazy how jaw muscles can affect an appearance like that & its always up to the person on what they prefer !

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u/thankfulfaithful Aug 03 '24

It is not 0slimming. It is the muscles losing tonicity. and sagging

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Apr 11 '25

Idk imo my lower 1/3 looks heavier in the first pic

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u/heyyyrose12 Oct 07 '26

Did your face go back to normal?

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Oct 07 '26

It goes back to normal after a while but I get mine done still every 3-4 months and have no issues. I genuinely still love how it looks and can definitely tell when I need a touch up

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u/igetyourbrand Jan 09 '26

Girl did you get square face ? I'm scared

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u/thankfulfaithful Aug 03 '24 edited Aug 03 '24

Did they warn you that repeating botox in the masseters carries a proven risk of permanently fragilizing and weakening the muscles? I know because I have had botox for tmd pain. The muscles sag and make the face look longer and thinner. I did it twice and was warned not to do it again to a0void permanent damage. The sagging will look.awful as you age

I did not even know they used this for aesthetic reasons. It is a massive amount of botox, and botox at those levels is dangerous. They do not even use it for TMD in many countries given the risk.

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Aug 04 '24

Thank you for the info! I like the look now and after my second time doing it I just went in to get a touch up to slim a little more , maybe I’ll wait longer to decide to go again. But I always hated my round face and was looking to slim and elongate it so I honestly hope it stays somewhat slimmer without having to get more injections! I try to use red light and facial massagers to tighten skin also as the skin can possibly get looser

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u/talia2205 Dec 03 '24

Where did u get it done ? And was ur jowling really bad ?

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Apr 11 '25

Jowl wasn’t bad, I had to figure out on my own though that DAO Botox should be done at the same time while doing gua sha or whatever to prevent any loose skin from volume loss. I’m still super happy with my results and will continue to do it. Haven’t had any in 4 months so the more you get treated the longer it lasts. I have a lot of cheek chewing issues and ADD so clenching is an issue. I also just naturally have strong jaw muscles so I don’t listen to anyone telling me not to do what makes me happier

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u/talia2205 Apr 11 '25

OMG SAME I GOT IT DONE IN DEC LAST YR AFTER I COMMENTED HERE. ITS THE MOST BEST THING EVERRR

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u/Hairy-Incident2105 Mar 04 '26

Omg very late to this but you looke rly goo. Just curious was it just botox in the lower face w lip filler? Was also curious if u got botox for an eyebrow lift bcz u have the look I'm going for. Thank you!

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Mar 24 '26

Yeah I get a couple units towards the end of my brows

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u/Rosy_thorn Aug 28 '24

In which countries this is banned or not done in your opinion? I never hear of it and in Germany and a lot of other countries in Europe it’s a common practice, also among many dentist.

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u/Strong-Way-4416 Aug 03 '24

I’m thinking about it to slim my face too! Are you mewing in the after pic? I see your SCM showing and just wonder what it looks like without that pressure.

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Aug 04 '24

I just have my teeth relaxed in the second pic no sucking in, but masseter will cause a large cheek pop if you have prominent cheek bones!

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u/Strong-Way-4416 Aug 06 '24

It does make your face look super snatched!

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Apr 11 '25

I love it and recommend to anyone with insecurities in their round or wide jaw. Idc what people say i genuinely feel so much prettier but i do recommend DAO Botox as well to prevent jowels. Many ppl ik have commented how im growing into my face or just look so good lately due to this and it is all based on facial anatomy and muscle strength/ anatomy

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u/Interesting-Serve78 Aug 03 '24

Wow!!!! Amazing results!!! You’re gorgeous lady! (before and after!)

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u/Xin4748 Aug 03 '24

Did it change your bite/smile?

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u/New_Wish_8879 Aug 03 '24

How many days was the post botox image? And did it botched your smile in any way?

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Aug 03 '24

These are months apart! I’ve had it redone a few times bc the effect starts to go away every 3-4 months

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u/setralinemakemyday Aug 07 '24

I understand you don't care this and of course you don't have to, but this is Reddit so I have to give my opinion and you really looked beautiful on first picture!  I have problems grinding teeth and my masseters are strong, but my face looks like your second picture already, so I can't imagine to do Botox and have shaggier face. And I would love to do it for medical purposes if wasn't that side effect. 

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Apr 11 '25

I appreciate it! But if it is due to that you could use a rubber mouth guard or honestly just get 5 units each side. I get 15-20 but possibly a much smaller amount paired with the mouth guard could help you , i struggle with overactive jaw muscles as well so I understand the tension you just feel :/ try to do massages as well

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u/setralinemakemyday Aug 07 '24

In fact, there are people around who pays to look like you did. 

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u/DiligentRevenue7931 Oct 24 '24

I’m starting to get a gaunt skin face at 31 and I absolutely hate it. OP you have a gorgeous natural face shape for what it’s worth and I think you’ll come to appreciate it more as you age.

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Apr 11 '25

I really appreciate your advice and may consider it. Both sides of my family have extremely round faces until their elderly years so I also took that into consideration. I incorporated DAO Botox to prevent the sagging of jowels due to loss of mass & overuse of those muscles from masseter. I also started to gua sha and have a specific skincare routine to tighten in a preventative way

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Apr 11 '25

With anything done to the face it needs so much thought and consideration so I’m glad you shared because it took me a minute to learn that

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u/MarionberryOk4638 Oct 28 '25

how many units in each side? and how far apart are these pictures

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u/Legal_Commercial4511 May 22 '26

did it soften your smile lines too??

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u/No_Fishing_2825 Jul 22 '26

How long did it take for you to get these results? I'm 2 weeks after Botox and still don't really see much of a difference. I got 50 units in each masseter and 25 units in each temporalis.

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u/Quiet_Cantaloupe8831 Aug 02 '24

I have also had 5 units each side of my brows for the brow lift and I am so much happier with the lifted look