You often say that botox injections are required for masseter muscles that have become enlarged because of excessive chewing or similar habits. However if one managed to stop the habit, wouldnt the masseter muscle slim down and reduce in size on its own over time?
May 13, 2014
Answer: Masseter and Botox Injections Botox treatment can help decrease the size of the muscle, which is typically genetic. I haven't seen a patient yet from excessive chewing that has increased the size of this muscle. The chewing and size of the muscle will improve with repeated injections which will also help the appearance of your jawline. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
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May 13, 2014
Answer: Masseter and Botox Injections Botox treatment can help decrease the size of the muscle, which is typically genetic. I haven't seen a patient yet from excessive chewing that has increased the size of this muscle. The chewing and size of the muscle will improve with repeated injections which will also help the appearance of your jawline. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
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May 13, 2014
Answer: Why are Botox injections needed for enlarged Masseter muscles? This is possible. If you have enlarged masseter muscles you could try to minimize excessive chewing for 3-6 months to determine if that works. In my experience, that is rarely effective. In most cases, it is difficult to reduce the amount of chewing to a point that it will make an appreciable difference and most people will opt for Botox jawline slimming at that point. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 13, 2014
Answer: Why are Botox injections needed for enlarged Masseter muscles? This is possible. If you have enlarged masseter muscles you could try to minimize excessive chewing for 3-6 months to determine if that works. In my experience, that is rarely effective. In most cases, it is difficult to reduce the amount of chewing to a point that it will make an appreciable difference and most people will opt for Botox jawline slimming at that point. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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