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Can Masseter Botox be an effective treatment for pain associated with first bite syndrome? An MRI + ENT haven’t helped.

July 18, 2018
Asked By:bbm928

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

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July 20, 2018

Answer: Pain from First Bite Syndrome? Botox treatment

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July 20, 2018

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport and First Bite Syndrome--Results Resolve in 3-4 months

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 20, 2018

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport and First Bite Syndrome--Results Resolve in 3-4 months

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July 20, 2018

Answer: Botox for first bite syndrome?

Mehdi Sina, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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July 20, 2018

Answer: Botox for first bite syndrome?

Mehdi Sina, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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November 29, 2018

Answer: You're probably correct in that botox may help your symptoms.

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Answer: You're probably correct in that botox may help your symptoms.

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August 1, 2018

Answer: Can Masseter Botox be an effective treatment for pain associated with first bite syndrome? An MRI + ENT haven’t helped.

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August 1, 2018

Answer: Can Masseter Botox be an effective treatment for pain associated with first bite syndrome? An MRI + ENT haven’t helped.

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