I had 2 treatments in the masseter area, for both of the treatments it was inserted while relax. When I went for my third top up I was told by the nurse to clench my teeth during the whole process. (All treatments are different Drs and nurses) My masseter aches more than the last 2 treatments. I know every drs and nurses have their own technics. I just wanna make sure if it's okay with what I went through.
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November 1, 2018
Answer: Is there a right or wrong way to insert Botox in masseter?
Thank you for your question. Botox for masseter hypertrophy is considered "off label" use but it can be used in people experiencing facial discomfort from teeth grinding (bruxism) or people who are looking for a "slimming" effect to their lower face. The effects of the Botox is...
Hi okse125,Is this your first time with Botox? In general, we are a bit conservative on "first timers" because we still don't know how strong the forehead muscles are. Typically, we use about 12 -20 Botox units. We do a touch up after 14 days when the effects have stabilized. This practice...
In addition to the amount of product used, the precise placement of your BOTOX injections is a primary factor in seeing optimum results. If you've experienced no previous issues with BOTOX until now, you might want to take a break from treatments for a bit. I'd also suggest visiting a different...