Hello, I had botox injections for TMJ 5 days ago in my masseters and in my trapezius muscles. I don't feel as much pain in the trapezius anymore but it has not improved the spams in my jaw muscles at all. Is it supposed to take longer than 5 days or is it just not working for me?
December 2, 2016
Answer: Botox for TMJ Botox is very effective for treatment of TMJ, masseter hypertrophy, or tension in the temporalis and masseter muscles causing symptoms and headaches. The effective dose varies quite a bit between individuals. I usually start with 6 to 8 units in each muscle and gradually increase the dose based on patient feedback. It takes up to 2 or occasionally 3 weeks to feel the full effect of Botox.
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December 2, 2016
Answer: Botox for TMJ Botox is very effective for treatment of TMJ, masseter hypertrophy, or tension in the temporalis and masseter muscles causing symptoms and headaches. The effective dose varies quite a bit between individuals. I usually start with 6 to 8 units in each muscle and gradually increase the dose based on patient feedback. It takes up to 2 or occasionally 3 weeks to feel the full effect of Botox.
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December 2, 2016
Answer: Is it normal to not see improvement 5 days after botox injections in the masseter muscles? Some patients begin to see results just a few days after the injections, however it is normal to not see big results after 5 days. Everything typically appears around the 2 week mark from the injections.
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December 2, 2016
Answer: Is it normal to not see improvement 5 days after botox injections in the masseter muscles? Some patients begin to see results just a few days after the injections, however it is normal to not see big results after 5 days. Everything typically appears around the 2 week mark from the injections.
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