How Long Does Masseter Botox Take To Work?
When does BOTOX kick in?
It takes 3 -4 days for the Botox medication to start relaxing the muscles. I think it really takes a week however to see the outward result of this in terms of a noticeable external difference.
This is even longer when the goal of the Treatment is to reduce muscle bulk as in the case of masseter muscle reduction.
The Botox works in teh first week as usuall, but the slow decrease in muscle size takes several months. (Thomas Buonassisi, MD, Vancouver Facial Plastic Surgeon)
One could start seeing results about 3 or 4 days after getting their botox, however sometimes it could take up to 1 or 2 weeks to see the final results. (Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD, Fayetteville Facial Plastic Surgeon)
29 Year Old Woman Treated With Botox To The Masseters To Thin The Face By Doctor Jen Yuan Chow, MD, Pasadena Facial Plastic Surgeon
Muscle thinning in the masseters for teeth clenching may take a while after Botox treatment
Usually Botox injected in the masseter muscles can minimize teeth clenching, not grinding. After the clenching diminishes, the muscle starts to become less hypertrophied, or bulky. Just like a weight lifter who stops working out; the muscles are still going to be bulky for a while.
There is a gradual diminishing of girth. (Ronald Shelton, MD, Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon)
BOTOX Cosmetic takes a week to work
BOTOX Cosmetic is a great treatment for overactive muscles, but takes an average of 7 days to see an effect. You should notice some weakness in the muscle at that point, although a decrease in muscle size can take several treatments spaced 3 months apart.
It is normal not to notice any change at 2 days. If you still don’t have the effect you want at 2 weeks, follow up with your doctor so he/she can see how you responded to the treatment, and make any adjustments needed. (David Magilke, MD, Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox Jaw (masseter) Reduction With Dr Sam Lam, MD, FACS, Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
How Long Before Botox Results Will Be Seen
Generally it takes about 6-10 days before you see the final results of a given botox injection. You should start to see the effect however as early as the morning after the procedure. You can receive botox injection every 4-6 months without a limit on the number of treatments. (Mohammed Alghoul, MD, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)
There are different techniques and doses used to treat the masseter. Typically 40 – 50 units of Botox on each side is injected to achieve slimming results. (Martin Jugenburg, MD, Toronto Plastic Surgeon)
Botox for masseter hypertroophy treatment
Masseter hypertrophy treatment with Botox requires multiple treatments before seeing a true effect( flattening of the muscle). The Botox starts working in one to two weeks, but it may require several treatments over a year’s period to see some thinning. (Steven Wallach, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)
Dr Sam Lam, MD, FACS, Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon – Botox Jaw (masseter) Reduction
You Will Be Happy With The Botox Injections Into Your Masseter Muscles Next Week
The earliest we see an effect from Botox is about 3 days. It takes 7-14 days to get the full effect. A little bit more patience and you should be able to see a nice result.
In most people the Botox effect starts to wear off in about 3 months (although I have had a few patients in whom the Botox lasted for almost 6 months).
There does seem to be an advantage to re-injecting the Botox as soon as it starts to wear off. By doing this, the muscle starts to atrophy allowing your doctor to use less Botox in the ensuing injections (saving you money- it’s not often you hear that from a cosmetic surgeon).
Dr William Groff, DO, San Diego Dermatologist – 32 Year Old Woman Treated Once With Botox For Jaw Masseter Reduction
Enjoy your results next week and consider going back for a repeat injection sooner than the 9 months initially recommended. (Michael R. Menachof, MD, Greenwood Village Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Depending on the dose, of Botox, used anywhere from several weeks to a couple of months. (Francis R. Palmer, III, MD, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox for masseters
You will likely start noticing the effects of Botox on your masseters after about 1 month or so. It does depend to some degree on the technique used (& precision), as well as the dosage given. (Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC, Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon)
On average the results of Botox can be seen 7-14 days after treatment although some may notice results sooner. There is not a limit as to how many Botox treatments one can have. It is important to seek an experienced Botox provider for an optimal outcome.
Dr. Sam Lam, MD, FACS, Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon – Botox Jaw (masseter) Reduction Before And After
We for instance have been practicing for 20 years and have national trainers for Allergan on staff, the makers of Botox and Juvederm. (Daniel J. Ritacca, MD, Chicago Oculoplastic Surgeon)
It usually takes 4-7 days to see the full benefits of a Botox injection. Patients can receive Botox whenever they see the return of animation lines. The suggested time frame is to wait at least 3 months, but not necessarily a hard rule.
The amount of time Botox will last varies from patient to patient and can depend on a specific patients activity level and metabolism. I tell most patients 4 months, but if you are a long distance runner (for example) it will likely not last that long. (Jack Peterson, MD, Topeka Plastic Surgeon)
Botox – when do you see results
24 Year Old Woman Treated For Masseter Hypertrophy Or Jawline Slimming With Botox By Doctor Alim R. Devani, MD, FRCPC, Calgary Dermatologist
Because of the way Botox works on the body, it never takes effect right away.
Here is the botox timeline:
- Time until you notice effect – 3-5 days
- Time of greatest effect – 2 weeks
- Time to wearing off – 2-4 months
Botox can be used as frequently or infrequently as you need, for as long as you want. Over very long periods of time, there have been reports of patients losing sensitivity Botox if they receive lots of treatments – this is very unusual, but there are alternatives if this ends up happening.
Once you start botox treatments, you will learn your own personal dosage and treatment timeline – some patients know they need it every 2 months, while others know they can wait 4 months. (Jonathan Cabin, MD, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Before and after Botox Jaw (masseter) Reduction With Dr Sam Lam, MD, FACS, Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
The results are not immediate – you would notice some initial changes in the first few days with maximal response at about 2 weeks. The results will generally last about 3-4 months, though this too can vary among patients. (Mahsa Sohrab, MD, New Haven Oculoplastic Surgeon)
Botoxed! for how long
Botox should begin to work around the 48hr mark. It will last 3-6 months depending on how much, how often and where it is injected. One can get botox as many times as they want for as long as they want.
It is all dependent on what you are looking for. I recommend seeing a group that does a lot of botox and can offer many treatments. Many times botox is not enough to get the results patients are looking for. (Benjamin Caughlin, MD, Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox will last about 4 months in the area. However if you have a strong muscle and grind your teeth you will need more frequent treatments to shrink the masseter muscle. (Michele S. Green, MD, New York Dermatologist)
Botox should wear off in 4 months
On average, the botox effect will wear off in four months. it will not be permanent. jaw shaping and masseter muscle will not be permanently affected by botox injections. (Ronald Shelton, MD, Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon)
Generally even with this small dose, it will take 4-6 months for the massetter muscle volume to return to normal. In terms of bit strength, this will begin to return to normal after a few months. (Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD, Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon)
Botox and masseter muscle function and duration of effect
The duration of effect of botox is related to the dose used, the size of the muscle, and the number of neuromuscular receptors in the muscle. A dose of 15 units is relatively small and the masseter muscle is a large and strong muscle.
Things should start to improve in 3 to 6 months. To help speed the process you can do some chewing execises with gum. (Vincent D. Lepore, MD, San Jose Plastic Surgeon)