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Will Masseter Botox help me? (Photo)

Optimistic597063Jul 26, 2023
Hey! I'm posting this mainly because I'm not really sure what I should do. I'm missing my second molar, and have been for the last few years. Because of this, my right masseter is larger than my left. I'm assuming it's because this side had to pick up all of the slack and because I grind my teeth a lot. I plan on getting an implant this year, but I’ve also been eyeballing masseter botox because I do suffer from TMJ. Will the tooth implant alone balance my jaw?

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Timothy Osborn, MD

I would definitely start with buccal fat removal and jawline lipo. Buccal fat removal will reduce some of the fullness in your lower cheeks while fixing the asymmetry. Jawline lipo will help tighten the tissue around your jawline to add more contour. However, they will not remove all of the fat...

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I suggest you investigate treatment with an ICCMO Dentist who utilizes neuromusculat techniques to understand underlying issues.

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David Yew, MD

Please watch the following video to get a detailed answer of your question. TMJ is a joint and the jaw muscles get bigger over time in every person. Therefore - the shape of the lower jaw becomes square over time. Botox is effective in slimming this appearance.

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