Hello! Looking for some treatment advice. As you can see, my lower face is asymmetrical. I suffer with a clicking jaw and canted teeth! Should this side be treated with some Botox into the masseter to reduce size? I aim to bond my teeth on the left hand side to lengthen them! Any advice appreciated, kind regards!
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Answer: Masseter Botox for Facial Asymmetry and Jaw Alignment
It's understandable to be concerned about changes in your facial appearance following Botox treatment. Masseter Botox primarily targets the masseter muscles to reduce jaw clenching or to slim the jawline, and it's typically not associated with changes in the neck area. The turkey neck appearance...
Yes, Botox masseter slimming injections can be safely performed over jaw angle implants, provided they are well-healed and stable, which they typically are after several years. The Botox is injected into the masseter muscle, which sits over the jawbone and implants, and it doesn’t interact w...
It does appear that you will benefit from masseter Botox. In addition to helping with TMJ symptoms the Botox can slim the appearance of the jawline. The treatment is done in the office with results seen within two weeks. The results are temporary and will fade gradually over three to four months.