I've always had TMJ and a strong jawline. While 25 units of botox to each side slimmed my face too much, the plus side is that my TMJ disappeared entirely for the first 3 months following treatment. Now my TMJ has returned, but my masseters are still not visible. Can someone please advise as to how much longer it will take for the masseters to reappear? I'm super close to getting filler to help with my proportions, but I'd hate to do this if my masseter starts coming back one week later...
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Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport & Masseter Reduction--Results Resolve in 3-4 months
Injections to slim the jawline with Botox only diminish your ability to close your jaw and these effects have little to do with TMJ or the ability to speak. The most common muscle that causes TMJ problems is the lateral pterygoid and this muscle cannot be treated with Botox. It is the only...
The change to your smile from the Botox you received for TMJ will not be permanent. Your smile should gradually return to normal but it could take several weeks to a few months for this to occur. In the future if you have Botox again for your TMJ, I would mention this issue with your smile t...
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I like to see a picture, but I don't recommend either one.
Both of these procedures will cause laxity of skin and causes droopiness of the face. I have many patients that have done these two procedures and none of them are happy and I have to do laser or ultherapy or filler at one...