Concerned with trouble speaking, slurring, now even stuttering after botox to masseter muscles. Extreme jaw tightness, jaw cracks (have to stretch my jaw and open my mouth wide to relieve the tension and pain. Ive gotten botox multiple times for my tmj pain but the last few times I have gotten it seems like there is another problem that comes along with it. I also like how it slims my jawline and gives my face a nicer shape but I dont understand why Im having so many issues now.
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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...
Dear rosiesky1,
Thank you for your question. Botox typically takes up to 3 days to take effect, and we usually advise patients to wait two weeks to see where the effect settles. If you are having concerning issues such as worsening TMJ pain or difficulty with jaw opening, you should seek...
