Colon cleansing after Botox TMJ?

Botox injections in the masseter muscles primarily aim to reduce muscle activity, leading to a slimmer jawline. If you're not noticing outward movement of your mouth and cheeks towards your ears, it could be due to several reasons: Muscle Activity: Botox works by temporarily paralyzing muscles....

Good question. If a patient has masseter assymetry, I will add different amounts of botox or other neurotoxin to shrink them down to improve the symmetry. In some cases, the person does have a smaller side of the face and does not want to further shrink the “good side.” In those cases, I wil...

Botox results last up to 3 to 4 months and can be softened with Venus Legacy and Thermage treatments. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

For a more defined jawline to strengthen your profile (and help prevent the dreaded jawline "jowl" sagging), we use injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa - a filler known to limit swelling and give subtle, soft enhancements - or Radiesse. Using a cannula to limit pain and swelling, we inject...

Most patients require 20-30 units of Botox per side. The correct dose should last around 6 months. You need continued use to maintain the results of both the slimming as well as relieving the TMJ symptoms. Once you stop the injections, the prominence of the jawline and likely TMJ symptoms...