I've heard that Botox can also be injected on the chewing muscles in the mouth to help to create a thinner-looking face. Is this true?
Answer: Yes, Botox can be used on the masseter muscles CS,
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Answer: Yes, Botox can be used on the masseter muscles CS,
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Answer: Botox Can Thin the Face If your face is wide secondary to large muscles in the face, it can be made smaller by injections of Botox. Botox is injected into the masseter muscles, which help in chewing, it can shrink them to create a slimmer face. This will depend, however, on the patient's anatomy and whether he or she has an overdeveloped masseter that's causing the face to look wide or masculine. You'll need to be evaluated by a facial plastic surgeon to find out if you could benefit from this procedure. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Botox Can Thin the Face If your face is wide secondary to large muscles in the face, it can be made smaller by injections of Botox. Botox is injected into the masseter muscles, which help in chewing, it can shrink them to create a slimmer face. This will depend, however, on the patient's anatomy and whether he or she has an overdeveloped masseter that's causing the face to look wide or masculine. You'll need to be evaluated by a facial plastic surgeon to find out if you could benefit from this procedure. I hope this helps.
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January 26, 2016
Answer: Botox can be used to soften prominent jaw Botox can be used to
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January 26, 2016
Answer: Botox can be used to soften prominent jaw Botox can be used to
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Botox to thin the face Thank you for your question. Botox can be a very effective way to contour the jaw line by reducing the masseter shadow through the outer jaw skin. In addition, it can reduce symptoms of jaw clenching or grinding of teeth at night time. This is an advanced technique that requires a strong understanding of the underlying anatomy. Some side effects can results in some very unintented effects. This can include affecting the smile due to diffusion of the Botox into neighboring smile muscles. Over treatment can also overweaken your jaw muscles making it harder to chew food and causes your jaw muscles to relax too much when you sleep.The injection technique does vary by physical exam and the goals of the treatment. Facial contouring goals may change the injection sites themselves to affect different portions of the masseter as well as the dose. The strength of the masseters can be felt by palpation and also helps me to determine dosing. In general, I start with 15- 25 units per side for most patients. If the have very strong masseters, then I may increase the dose, but more commonly ask them to return in three weeks for a touch up. Once you get the desired result, I let patients know that future treatments may require less to maintain the look or the jaw clenching symptoms, especially if they get treated as soon as they notice the symptoms return.
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Botox to thin the face Thank you for your question. Botox can be a very effective way to contour the jaw line by reducing the masseter shadow through the outer jaw skin. In addition, it can reduce symptoms of jaw clenching or grinding of teeth at night time. This is an advanced technique that requires a strong understanding of the underlying anatomy. Some side effects can results in some very unintented effects. This can include affecting the smile due to diffusion of the Botox into neighboring smile muscles. Over treatment can also overweaken your jaw muscles making it harder to chew food and causes your jaw muscles to relax too much when you sleep.The injection technique does vary by physical exam and the goals of the treatment. Facial contouring goals may change the injection sites themselves to affect different portions of the masseter as well as the dose. The strength of the masseters can be felt by palpation and also helps me to determine dosing. In general, I start with 15- 25 units per side for most patients. If the have very strong masseters, then I may increase the dose, but more commonly ask them to return in three weeks for a touch up. Once you get the desired result, I let patients know that future treatments may require less to maintain the look or the jaw clenching symptoms, especially if they get treated as soon as they notice the symptoms return.
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December 11, 2014
Answer: Yes Botox is injected directly into the jaw muscle, known as the masseter, to relax it, softening your jawline and giving you a thinner appearance.
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December 11, 2014
Answer: Yes Botox is injected directly into the jaw muscle, known as the masseter, to relax it, softening your jawline and giving you a thinner appearance.
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April 18, 2011
Answer: Botox and Making a Face Look "Thinner"
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April 18, 2011
Answer: Botox and Making a Face Look "Thinner"
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