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Botox and muscle relaxants - would this affect the results?

Feras BayekleiAug 19, 2022
Hello doctors, I'm planning on injecting Botox to my jaw muscles, and currently I'm on muscle relaxants, I read that it can increase the odds of brusing but would it affect the results?

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Dr. Camille Cash, MD
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Camille Cash, MD

Heat from your fireplace or grill three weeks after your Botox treatment would not shorten its longevity. It is more likely that you were undertreated for the desired results. You can return to your injector for an evaluation and touch up.

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Anshul Gambhir, MD

Hi and thank you for your question! There are many different procedures to define the jawline more. To try to reduce the size of your masseters, you can start with some botox. We would have to evaluate your muscle strength in person to see how many units you would need per side. Botox can cause...

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Nick Slenkovich, MD

Hi, I’m Lauren, the aesthetic injector at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. Masseter Botox offers both functional and aesthetic benefits. Functionally, it can help relieve jaw clenching and teeth grinding by relaxing the masseter muscle. This reduces tension, minimizes headaches, and helps p...

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