Will Botox for Jawline Lift Also Treat Bruxism?

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Botox for a tighter jawline does not do much for Bruxism

Botox needs to be inserted into the muscles of mastication (chewing) to improve teeth grinding. Botox is injected for cosmetic reasons, off-label, for a tighter jaw along the neck line. The two treatments are unrelated. see video

"Nefertiti" Lift Works Well for Straightening the Jawline and Lifting the Lower Face and Upper Neck

The "Nefertiti" Lift takes its name from the stepmother of Tutenkhamen, a model of beauty in the ancient world who possessed a perfectly chiseled jawline and a paradigmatically well-defined angle between the neck and chin regions. In pursuit of this ideal, using neuromodulators, such as Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin, tiny droplets of the material are placed at certain points along the jawline and within particular areas of the neck to slightly soften the downward pull of the muscles in... more

Using Botox For Bruxism

Botox can be used to help reduce the intensity of the teeth grinding/jaw clenching associated with Bruxism. This works by relaxing the masseter muscles which are not the same muscles targeted in a jawline lift. So these would need to be two separate procedures. Botox used for Bruxism requires that the solution is very dilute. It is essential that the appropriate dosage be determined for individual patients. The effects should last about 3 months.

Botox for bruxism

The injection site for bruxism is a different muscle than for a lift. Bruxism will not be improved unless you are specifically targeting the chewing muscle.

Charles S. Lee, MD

15 reviews

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Botox for a jawlift

Bruxism is usually caused by deeper muscles in the cheek and would not be affected by Botox, so you should not expect your bruxism to get any better.

Will Botox for Jawline Lift Also Treat Bruxism?

I agree with my colleague. Botox, like all neurotoxins weaken muscles and if injected to weaken the muscles causing bruxism, would not lift the jaw. Radiesse placed in the proper place, in the right amount can and does create a more flared, prominent jaw. Aesthetically, this is best suited for males, giving the face a more rugged, angular appearance.

Don't get your muscles mixed up

Botulinum toxin injection in the jawline provides you a well defined jaw, by relaxing the thin muscle in the neck and jaw known as the platysma. Bruxism is mainly an effect by movement of your chewing muscle known as the masseter (you can feel it when you clench your teeth). Botulinum toxin there helps ease the teeth grinding, etc...

These are not the same treatments.

BOTOX for Jawline lift and BOTOX to treat bruxism use BOTOX in different ways so one does not treat the other. A night guard is generally the first line treatment option for Bruxism. See your generally dentist for an assessment and they will refer you to a specialist in necessary.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

7 reviews

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox for jawline lift

The simple answer is no. The dose and placement for Botox for bruxism is quite different from the dose and placement of the Botox for jawline lift. I am underwhelmed by the results of Botox for the jawline lift. I have, however had nice results treating bruxism.

Botox for the jawline and bruxism

Greetings~ For the best answer, that can be tailored to your specific needs, a face to face consult is always best but generally speaking, shaping the jawline and lower face can entail injecting a number of muscles. (Mentalis/Chin, DAOs, Platysmal bands and possibly the Masseters as well) If the Masseters are involved, then this can help a great deal with bruxism, clenching and TMJ. Hope this helps. Good luck~ Dr. Grant Stevens