Masseter Botox - what is the aim for the muscles? (photo)

Hi @greedycat! Neuromodulators in the masseters work to weaken the muscle leading to atrophy which helps reduce the knots. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Thank you for your good question. Botox can be used to treat the symptoms of clenching and grinding by relaxing the masseter muscle. This process also narrows the jawline, as the muscle also becomes smaller as it relaxes. You would likely see relief from the "knot" you describe, as well as any accompanying symptoms like headaches or jaw soreness. This procedure should only be performed by a very experienced, board-certified injector who has the expertise to ensure the best result both functionally and cosmetically.

Hello and thank you for your question. We always recommend a face-to-face consultation for advice however from what you have provided here yes Botox could be a good treatment and it works by reducing the contraction amount for the masseter muscle- this will reduce the knots you describe and slim the face slightly which some people like the result of.
I hope that helps, please always a seek a qualified and experienced practitioner for any cosmetic treatment, best wishes