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Instead of getting rid of wrinkles, I'm trying to reduce my masseter muscles. If I'm really resistant to Botox, what other non-surgical methods could I use to reduce my masseter muscles? I already gave up chewing gum, what about wearing a mouth guard at night or massaging the muscles? Thanks!
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Verycurious
in Toronto, ON
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Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy
The masseter muscle is the major muscle that closes the jaw. Excessive chewing, such as gum, will make the muscle larger. The larger the masseter muscle the more square the jaw will look. Stopping gum chewing is a good start. If you grind your teeth than you're going to have to see your dentist for methods to help stop this.
Botox is the next best method. There are no reports of "Botox resistance." So I'm thinking that either not enough Botox is being injected, it's not...
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Options for masseteric hypertrophy
You always want to make sure the diagnosis is correct. Are you sure it is masseteric hypertrophy and not bony prominence? If not absolutely sure perhaps a second opinion.
If masseteric hypertrophy is confirmed the best options include the use of neurotoxins. There is a surgical option of shaving or reducing the muscle, but it is quite involved with a several week recovery of swelling and some risk of unevenness or irregularity of contour
You didn't mention how much Botox was used. it...
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BOTOX works well to reduce the size of your masseter muscles, and change the shape of your face.
BOTOX has been shown to effectively reduce the size of your masstere muscles. This procedure is typically requested by Asian patients who wish to have a more angulated appearance of their jaw-line. I am not aware of any other non-invasive procedures to achieve the same results. If you're grinding your teeth, then a night-guard may be helpful. In that regard, consultation with your dentist may be a good idea for you. I hope this is helpful, and best regards.
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Non-surgical correction of masseteric hypertrophy
You may want to try Dysport. It is a new FDA approved botulinum toxin that acts similarly to Botox. This would be considered an off label use. It has shown greater ability to spread locally in comparision ot Botox.
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Non-surgical alternative to Botox for reducing masseter muscles?
Are you sure that the problem is a prominent masseter muscle??
If yes, then the other suggestions make sense. Sometimes, the buccal fat pad can make the cheeks look fuller. Reduction of the fat pads is an easier procedure vs masseter muscle reduction.
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Reducing Masseter without Botox and Surgery
You are asking an impossible question. The only solution I can think is this;
1. Stick to soft foods that require very little to no chewing. Even soft chewy foods like bagels or ganola bars can be bad.
2. Reduce the clenching of your jaw. To accomplish that during the day, buy a wrist watch that has an hourly beeping feature. It will remind you all day long to relax your jaw. For the night time clenching, 2 minutes before falling asleep do some auto suggestion, i.e., tell yourself, I will...
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Botoxor or Dysport are the best treatment
You may want to try Botox or Dysport with another physician. The other is to shave the muscle but it is a complex and I would not recommend.
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More Botox
In my experience, the masseter muscle requires a surprising amount of Botox to reshape a square, masculine jaw line. It is not uncommon to require 65 units per side (I do suggest gradual titration of the amount used, since it is easier to add more rather than subtract, and everyone is different). Dysport is too new to use in this area and most experts agree the area of effect (diffusion) may make it a less optimal product for use on the lower thrird of the face.
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Botox for masseter hypertrophy
If you have masseter muscle hypertrophy and Botox has not helped you, you may want to try dysport. It is another form of botulinum toxin that works a bit differently. Are you sure it is muscle hypertrophy and not a bony issue?
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Botox and Masseter Muscle
Botox is the ideal treatment. Not sure what you mean by being resistant to botox? There is also another company that has botulinum toxin for cosmetic purposes call Dysport. But you need a decent amount to botox to more over time.
Good luck.
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