How Can I Tell if I Need Botox in my Masseter Muscle?

May 6, 2011
Asked By:Catya in Europe

Hi, I have a very large jaw and was thinking of having it reduced by Botox in my masseter muscle. How do I know if this will be successful for me, ie if my large jaw is caused by my masseter muscle and not just my jawbone...? Thanks for your help!

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May 24, 2016

Answer: Botox for hypertrophic masseter muscle of a wide face vs. bone enlargement

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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May 24, 2016

Answer: Botox for hypertrophic masseter muscle of a wide face vs. bone enlargement

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 28, 2016

Answer: Clench your jaw, while resting your fingers on the side of your cheek, below the level of the ear

Melissa Chiang, MD, FAADDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 28, 2016

Answer: Clench your jaw, while resting your fingers on the side of your cheek, below the level of the ear

Melissa Chiang, MD, FAADDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 28, 2015

Answer: Botox and Dysport for jaw slimming

Young R. Cho, MD, PhDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 28, 2015

Answer: Botox and Dysport for jaw slimming

Young R. Cho, MD, PhDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 11, 2014

Answer: Consultation with Medical Injector

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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May 11, 2011

Answer: Can Botox Help Reduce the Size of my Jaw?

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Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 11, 2011

Answer: Can Botox Help Reduce the Size of my Jaw?

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