Botox Resistance and Jaw Reduction Surgery: 6-Month Follow-Up

Dr. Park Jong-chul, a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, shares a 6-month follow-up comparison of a patient who developed Botox resistance.

This patient experienced reduced facial slimming effects due to Botox resistance, and her face continued to appear large.

Before surgery

• The patient had a prominent square jaw, making her face look larger.

• The right side of her face was wider than the left.

Botox Resistance and Jaw Reduction Surgery

Botox Resistance and Jaw Reduction Surgery

Comparison of bone structure: before surgery, 7 weeks after surgery, and 6 months after surgery:

Comparison of bone structure: before surgery, 7 weeks after surgery, and 6 months after surgery

• 7 weeks after surgery, swelling had subsided by approximately 75%.

• 6 months after surgery, swelling further decreased by 25%, making her face appear smaller.

• The facial contour became smoother and more natural, especially when viewed from a 45-degree angle.

  
  

Comparison of bone structure: before surgery, 7 weeks after surgery, and 6 months after surgery

• Minor bone remodeling was observed, but without significant changes.

Changes in soft tissue: before and after surgery

Comparison of bone structure: before surgery, 7 weeks after surgery, and 6 months after surgery

The facial contour appeared smoother 6 months after surgery compared to 7 weeks after surgery.

Masseter muscle repositioning after jaw reduction surgery

Masseter muscle repositioning after jaw reduction surgery

Slight forward repositioning of the masseter muscle was observed after surgery.

In conclusion, 6 months after surgery, the patient successfully achieved a slim and natural face shape.

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Botox Resistance and Jaw Reduction Surgery