Will Botox for TMJ change my face a lot if I just get it here and there to ease the tension?

Thank you for sharing your question.  Best to see a plastic surgeon as they are specialists with facial anatomy and can tailor treatments towards improving your tension, while limiting the degree of muscle atrophy.  Hope this helps.

Hi,In my practice, I do not guarantee any improvement in TMJ symptoms when I inject the masseters. Neuromodulators such as botox and dysport are very effective at decreasing the bulk of the masseter muscle thus slimming the lower face but they may have no impact on TMJ pain. TMJ is actually joint inflammation and can be caused by many factors, some of which will not change with decreased exertion of the masseter muscle. In short, for TMJ you need to see a TMJ specialist (usually oral surgeons). Best,