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Botox in Cheek Muscles?
Hello, I have TMJ and my facial muscles, especially in the cheek area, are constantly contracting, making it increase in muscle size. This is very noticable and irritating. I wonder if Botox would be a good way to make my cheeks reduce in muscle mass. I would very much appreciate an answer. Best Regards
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Jonathanbjerklov
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Botox for TMJ and angle of jaw
Yes, you can use botox for TMJ. It will help to relax the muscle. It is injected into the masseter muscle in certain spots. It can also be done for cosmetic reasons. If a patient wants to have a softer, less angular jawline, botox can help to lengthen the face and soften a square jaw. I usually do this as a series of treatments spaced about 3-6 months apart. After 3-4 treatments, you can see pretty dramatic results.
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Botox for masseter reduction reducing the width of the lower face
For TMJ and bruxism (teeth grinding), Botox can be used with great efficacy to reduce the activity of the masseter muscle (one of the muscles used to chew). When treated with a neuromodulator such as Botox or Dysport, the bulk of the muscle will be reduced - leaving a more narrow appearing lower face.
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Botox and masseter reduction
Yes, Botox does help with masseter reduction and visiting with a well-trained, experienced, and reputable provider will educate you on all available options.
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Botox in the masseter can be used
Injecting botox into the massesster muscle can help relax this muscle and achieve a nice softening of the jawline. Using larger doses over a short period reduces the muscle bulk more quickly, while smaller doses more gradually reduces the muscle more gradually. I like to inject 20-40 botox units monthly, followed by biannual maintenance injections thereafter. I try to achieve 25% reduction in muscle mass prior to beginning maintenance.
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Botox can be used to reduce mass of masseter muscle and reduce facial width
Botox can be used (in large amounts) to weaken and atrophy the masseter muscle, which creates excessive facial width in some patients. This treatment can weaken the 'chewing' muscles, but patients are still able to chew and speak normally. The treatment is very effective. I've used between 40-50 units per side at a time with good results.
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TMJ & wide lower cheeks
Hello Jonothan,
For several years, Botox has been in use for treatment of TMJ problems, & also cosmetically to reduce muscle size[ & hence width] of lower cheeks/jaw areas.
Procedure takes less than 15 minutes, & is done in the dermatologist/physician's office.
The results are very rewarding , & the improvement lasts for about 4-6 months. Injections need to be repeated to maintain the improvement.
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Botox for TMJ (yes), Botox for cheek muscles (NO)
I think treatment of masseter muscles is good for jaw reduction but do not recommend cheek muscle injection as it would interfere (potentially) with mid facial movement, symmetry and potentially cause drooling if not done correctly.
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Botox for TMJ
Yes, Botox can definitely help with TMJ problems. After using it for some time, there can be reduction in size of the masseter muscle as the muscle becomes partially weakened from the Botox.
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Botox for TMJ
Yes, Botox is effective for TMJ and to reshape an angled jawline. It is done in a few areas along the muscles that is responsible for clenching jaw. I do not think that it should hamper your chewing of food.
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Botox in cheek muscles
It is usually not recommended to treat the cheeks with Botox as overinjecting can result in issues with smiling, talking, eating, moving your mouth, etc. If someone is willing to do it, you must have very small increments used and you may need to have a few rounds of very small doses of units per time to find the right number of units to treat you, without overtreating you and getting any of these issues.
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