I'm getting Botox soon for my masseter muscles due to clenching, and I was wondering if there will be any negative side affects or swelling, and how long they'll last for?
Answer: Botox is an effective treatment for Bruxism with little discomfort or swelling and lasts 3-6 months Botox injections in the masseter muscle can help calm the muscles that you use to clench your jaw and grind your teeth. Botox injection results take about 10-14 days to reach their peak, and the injections last about 3-6 months. Injections use a very fine needle to reduce any discomfort. There may be a slight sting at first, but there is very little lingering discomfort and you can continue regular activity immediately after the procedure. This is an effective treatment for bruxism (clenching/grinding of teeth).
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Answer: Botox is an effective treatment for Bruxism with little discomfort or swelling and lasts 3-6 months Botox injections in the masseter muscle can help calm the muscles that you use to clench your jaw and grind your teeth. Botox injection results take about 10-14 days to reach their peak, and the injections last about 3-6 months. Injections use a very fine needle to reduce any discomfort. There may be a slight sting at first, but there is very little lingering discomfort and you can continue regular activity immediately after the procedure. This is an effective treatment for bruxism (clenching/grinding of teeth).
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August 20, 2017
Answer: What Are Pros and Cons of Botox in Masseter? Botox Effectively Relaxes Jaw Clenching The only real side effects to Botox arise from either the injections themselves (slight soreness, swelling, bruising, etc. for a few days at most) or to operator error. You can avoid that last possibility by working with an expert dermatologist. As far as the pros of getting Botox in the masseter, it’s a wonderful remedy to jaw clenching, jaw pain and bruxism. It may even give you a slightly slimmer look to your lower face. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist who has expert injection technique and demonstrated success with relaxing the jaw using Botox.
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August 20, 2017
Answer: What Are Pros and Cons of Botox in Masseter? Botox Effectively Relaxes Jaw Clenching The only real side effects to Botox arise from either the injections themselves (slight soreness, swelling, bruising, etc. for a few days at most) or to operator error. You can avoid that last possibility by working with an expert dermatologist. As far as the pros of getting Botox in the masseter, it’s a wonderful remedy to jaw clenching, jaw pain and bruxism. It may even give you a slightly slimmer look to your lower face. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist who has expert injection technique and demonstrated success with relaxing the jaw using Botox.
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August 15, 2017
Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport for Masseter clenching--Results last 3-4 months Botox is a safe procedure for the masseter and clenching. Results will take 1-2 weeks and will resolve in 3-4 months. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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August 15, 2017
Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport for Masseter clenching--Results last 3-4 months Botox is a safe procedure for the masseter and clenching. Results will take 1-2 weeks and will resolve in 3-4 months. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Pros and Cons to Botox in Masseter? Lots of Pros With Botox; Few Cons Botox is a very useful and effective neuromodulator that’s helped transform dermatology over the last few decades. Other than some minor trauma at the injection sites that may persist a few days — such as soreness, redness, or swelling — there really are no cons. That’s provided, of course, that you get your Botox done by an expert. Expertise is especially required when treating the masseters.
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Answer: Pros and Cons to Botox in Masseter? Lots of Pros With Botox; Few Cons Botox is a very useful and effective neuromodulator that’s helped transform dermatology over the last few decades. Other than some minor trauma at the injection sites that may persist a few days — such as soreness, redness, or swelling — there really are no cons. That’s provided, of course, that you get your Botox done by an expert. Expertise is especially required when treating the masseters.
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August 20, 2017
Answer: Botox to the masseter is safe when performed properly The advantage of Botox to the masseter is that it can help bruxism (jaw clenching) and prominence of the masseter muscle from an aesthetic standpoint. The physician needs to be careful in the injection pattern and there may be mild bruising and swelling from injection but as long as a judicious amount is used without excess, nice improvement can be seen. Be sure to see a very experienced board certified plastic surgeon, facial plastic ENT surgeon or dermatologist if you are considering this.
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August 20, 2017
Answer: Botox to the masseter is safe when performed properly The advantage of Botox to the masseter is that it can help bruxism (jaw clenching) and prominence of the masseter muscle from an aesthetic standpoint. The physician needs to be careful in the injection pattern and there may be mild bruising and swelling from injection but as long as a judicious amount is used without excess, nice improvement can be seen. Be sure to see a very experienced board certified plastic surgeon, facial plastic ENT surgeon or dermatologist if you are considering this.
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