I have a prominent jawline on one side of my face and had Botox on both jaws before. On the side with the larger jaw, I noticed that its masseter muscle is "more active." Now I'm planning to ask my dermatologist to inject 5-10 units of Botox on just one side of my face to see if it will cure the lopsided problem. Is it possible? Is there any risk for injecting Botox on one side of the jaw?
June 4, 2009
Answer: Botox in the masseter is effective Botox injections in the masseter can be very effective. However 5 to 10 units is way to low. You will need somewhere between 40 and 60 to make any difference. Please discuss this with your dermatologist and make sure he/she has experience with unconventional Botox injections. Good luck.
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June 4, 2009
Answer: Botox in the masseter is effective Botox injections in the masseter can be very effective. However 5 to 10 units is way to low. You will need somewhere between 40 and 60 to make any difference. Please discuss this with your dermatologist and make sure he/she has experience with unconventional Botox injections. Good luck.
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June 3, 2009
Answer: Botox for asymmetrical masseteric (jaw) hypertrophy This is one suggested temporary treatment of masseteric hypertrophy. There are many potential risks for asymmetric injection including occlusal disturbances and possible TMJ complaints. However, the risk of this appears to be relatively low from reported studies.
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June 3, 2009
Answer: Botox for asymmetrical masseteric (jaw) hypertrophy This is one suggested temporary treatment of masseteric hypertrophy. There are many potential risks for asymmetric injection including occlusal disturbances and possible TMJ complaints. However, the risk of this appears to be relatively low from reported studies.
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