Hello, I am a 21 year old female interested in using botox for the reduction of large masseter muscles. I am a regular tooth grinder - mostly during sleep - and as a result the left side of my jaw is noticeably heavier than the right. My jaw is also very square naturally and I have a (prominent) dimpled chin. How would the botox effect the shape of my jaw and especially my chin if injected into the masseter? Are there any surgeons in the Ohio area who are familiar with this procedure? Thanks! :)
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Cosmetic Botox is injected into the facial muscles - using your topical treatment won't have any affect on the Botox, but always discuss your concerns with your provider if you're unsure.
I would be surprised if you could detect much of a difference with 5 units per side. Perhaps he meant 5 units per site? 5 units per site distributed over 5 sites (for a total of 25 units per side) is a very effective initial dosage for most patients. For the initial treatment,...
Coco, Any crunching sound during Botox injection doesn't relate to whether it will be effective. Some doctors automatically inject very deep (perhaps sometimes deeper than necessary) and a crunching sound or sensation may be common especially in the forehead area where the fascia layer...
