Can masseter Botox be an effective treatment for pain associated with first bite syndrome? An MRI + ENT visit haven’t helped. Could Botox help? If not, what doctor should I see for a second opinion?
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July 20, 2018
Answer: Pain from First Bite Syndrome? Botox treatment
Yes botox is increasingly used to reduce the power and the mass of the masseter muscles, thereby reducing overactivity and changing the shape of the face. Some power of the muscles remains so chewing will not be a problem. Botox in this area lasts much longer than in other facial areas -...
Botox takes about 3-4 days to start to work once injected and takes about 2 weeks to see final results. I would recommend following up with your injector at that time to discuss your treatment and your concerns . Botox is only temporary so the good news is your brows will return to normal on...
Thank you for your question. It is hard to know how much Botox would be needed because it really does depend on the strength of your masseter muscle. Botox will help with the teeth grinding, prevention of tension headaches and the slimming of the lower face. The number of...
