If I want to build up my masseter muscle again, how soon after jaw botox can I start chewing gum on a regular basis?

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I received botox in my masseter muscle a little over a month ago (16 units on each side), and I am not liking the results, as my face has narrowed to much for my liking. I heard that chewing gum consistently can help work the muscles to bulk them up again. Should I start chewing gum now, or wait the 3-4 months for the botox to wear off?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you can chew gum without any interruption with botox, but this won't help "increase the masseter."  If you need immediate results you can inject filler till the masseter comes back from the botox treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

There isn't anything stopping you from chewing gum now to build up the muscle fibers.  Best of luck!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Though your muscle mass will return in a few months once the Botox has worn off there is no reason that you can't chew gum now.  Hang in there!

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

You can start chewing gum right away after Botox treatment for the masseter muscles.  It will take several months for the Botox effect to wear off.  Filllers will restore volume immediately.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

You can start chewing gum at any time but it really won't make the botox go away any faster. it is going t o take a few months to wear off

If I want to build up my masseter muscle again, how soon after jaw botox can I start chewing gum on a regular basis?

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