Im trying to have a baby and would like to slim down my face as my masseter muscles are quite big. I had Botox for jaw reduction in the past and the results were impressive. My doctor said I can still get Botox if I do not conceive the next 2 weeks. However I do not want to risk as I read my other opinions to wait until the Botox wears off. Is there any other way I can get good results? I bought a mouth guard for sleeping, but its a bit uncomfortable to wear. Thank you for your answers.
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June 3, 2017
Answer: How to slim down lower face without Botox injections?
Thanks for asking.Injecting small doses of Botox (botulinum toxin) directly into the masseter muscle (the jaw), weakens the muscle enough to stop habitual grinding of the teeth and clenching of the jaw. This significantly relaxes the muscle and reduces the wear and tear on the teeth due to...
Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your experience. Typically, when Botox is used to treat TMJ it should not affect your smile. Hopefully this will begin to wear off in the next two weeks. However, this is not permanent and will go away when the Botox wears of in 3-4 months. I...
Thank you for your message! Botox can be placed into the masseter muscle to help tame the symptoms of TMJ. By injecting the masseter, it can also help to slim the face though will likely not effect the jawline or double chin. I would recommend a consultation with a provider in your area for...
