I got botox for my TMJ twice. I loved the results at first, when they started wearing off, I got it again. I feel like my cheeks are looking more hollow and so are the sides of my forehead, there the muscles flex when you chew. Since the muscle was weakened, can this be a result of the botox? My headaches have come back, for now I am just taking ibuprofen. I don't want to get it again if it is going to make my face look like a literal skull with no flesh.
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It depends on the location. It takes anywhere from 3 to 5 days and in some instances like the bulky masseter muscles, 2 weeks. Best wishes.
As others have mentioned, 10 days to 14 days. I always see my patients at week 6- in 80% of cases there will be one side the over compensates. Often 6-8 units to that muscle belly can help. Simple. The trick for young players is assessing your TMJ dysfunction and your clenching. The lateral f...
Thank you for your question. Swelling after any injection could be inflammation or bruising and can cause soreness and should resolve within 1 to 2 weeks. If this worsens or you experience a fever and redness please follow up with your treating physician. Best of Luck!
