I had Botox Masseter 2 weeks ago and I felt as if it had been working, I was not clenching my jaw and it felt weaker overall. But today I noticed I can bite down as hard as I used to and can feel my muscle when I clench. Where as the first 1.5 week I could not bite down at all. Does this mean it did not work? How soon can I get it done again and how much more should I get injected? I was told she used 55 units.
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Answer: Botox Masseter Wore Off? Masseters Need More Botox
The number of units really depends on the current size/thickness of your jaw clenchers. It can be quite a bit. As well, you should be careful about doing botox for both TMJ issues and slimming the jaw at the same time. TMJ issues can be caused by muscle overactivity, usually in a particular...
Thank you for your question. I believe you are a great candidate for Botox into the masseter muscles to help slim your jaw. I like to start by injecting each masseter muscle with 20-30 units of Botox to help weaken the muscles. Typically, results last 3-6 months. I recommend having a...
Thank you for your question. From your photos, it appears you have a prominent temporalis muscle and Botox can be used to help improve this. I recommend having a consultation with an expert injector to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!