When I decided to do Botox on the masseters, my goal was simple: to slightly change the appearance of my lower face. Like many people who turn to aesthetic medicine, I thought it was a relatively simple procedure.
I certainly didn’t imagine that the result could give the opposite impression to what I was looking for.
I wanted to refine my face
Masseter Botox is particularly known for its use in this area of the jaw. In my case, I thought it would help achieve a thinner face.
At first, the idea seemed almost obvious to me: less volume in the jaw muscles, therefore a more defined face.
But after the treatment, I didn’t like the way my face changed.
In a Reddit discussion dedicated to missed cosmetic procedures, the testimony “Masseter botox – it aged me. Never again! » attracted particular attention, with several hundred reactions and numerous comments from people sharing different experiences.
The result was not what I had imagined.
What bothered me was not necessarily that the treatment was “failed”. The result was not what I was hoping for.
I had imagined a finer and more harmonious face. Instead, I felt like my features looked older.
And this is precisely what seems important to me in this story: an aesthetic procedure can work perfectly technically and still not suit the person who receives it.
Some people also report the opposite experience in the same discussion: they explain being very satisfied with Botox of the masseters, particularly when it was carried out for problems of bruxism or pain related to the jaw.
So what works for me might be a really bad idea for someone else.
This is probably the thing I wish I had understood before I started.
On social networks, a procedure can quickly be presented as a universal solution: thinner face, more defined jawline, more harmonious features, etc.
But our faces don’t all react the same way.
And most importantly, the appearance of the face depends on much more than just one muscle: tissue volume, bone structure, skin quality, fat distribution and the natural evolution of the face all play a role.
Perhaps the real problem is expecting a “standard” result.
This experience also made me think about how we approach aesthetic medicine.
I thought that by asking for a specific procedure, I would get a specific transformation.
Today, I see things differently. A consultation should make it possible to determine whether the treatment is relevant for the face in question, rather than assuming that a beauty trend suits everyone.
So I wouldn’t say that masseter Botox “gets old”. This would be an abusive generalization based on personal testimonies.
I would just say that some people may not like the outcome and it is essential to understand the possible effects before making a decision.
FAQs
Can masseter Botox change the shape of the face?
Yes. The treatment acts on the volume of the masseter muscle and can therefore visually modify the lower part of the face.
Can Botox make you look older?
Some people subjectively report this result, but this does not mean that Botox systematically “ages” the face.
Why do some people regret masseter Botox?
Aesthetic expectations, facial anatomy and response to treatment can vary greatly from person to person.
Is masseter Botox always aesthetic?
No. It can also be used for functional indications, in particular certain problems related to the jaw muscles.
Should you consult before an injection?
Yes. A consultation with a qualified professional makes it possible to assess the indication, expectations and risks.
Source of testimony: Reddit, r/beauty, discussion “What cosmetic procedure do you regret getting? “.
