This is my very first time receiving BOTOX. I received 10 units of BOTOX (3 injections) on my RIGHT masseter muscle to reduce my enlarged jawline. (I am a teeth clenched) 48 hours later I was surprised by this bulge that emerged when I clench my teeth. It is not discolored. It is not painful. It is just making me laugh because it's so funny looking. Is there a problem, or is this just one of the stages that I need to go through on my way to perfection???
March 21, 2016
Answer: Masseter Botox injection This will not get better on it's own. I never inject one side because it can cause a shift in your bite. Also, 10 units is not enough and has caused only a partial relaxation. You need to go to someone more experienced. I would do both sides, at least 20. I would also make sure you don't have a hematoma. You are a good candidate for this.
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Masseter Botox injection This will not get better on it's own. I never inject one side because it can cause a shift in your bite. Also, 10 units is not enough and has caused only a partial relaxation. You need to go to someone more experienced. I would do both sides, at least 20. I would also make sure you don't have a hematoma. You are a good candidate for this.
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March 21, 2016
Answer: #BotoxMasseter muscle It is possible that 10 units, not being enough to relax the large masseter, has relaxed a portion of the muscle, causing another portion to bulge when contracting. If this is the case, additional Botox should be helpful. Your physician will also want to rule out a hematoma.I am also unclear about which side was injected, as you say it was the right side but the left is bulging. If this is the case, your untreated side may be overcompensating for the relaxation on the right, and will likely need to be treated as well.All the best,Dr. Clark
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March 21, 2016
Answer: #BotoxMasseter muscle It is possible that 10 units, not being enough to relax the large masseter, has relaxed a portion of the muscle, causing another portion to bulge when contracting. If this is the case, additional Botox should be helpful. Your physician will also want to rule out a hematoma.I am also unclear about which side was injected, as you say it was the right side but the left is bulging. If this is the case, your untreated side may be overcompensating for the relaxation on the right, and will likely need to be treated as well.All the best,Dr. Clark
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