I am planning on having botox injected for my left master muscle (it is more developed than my right master muscle, causing facial asymmetry and difficulty opening my mouth wider) and I am curious if the muscle is reduced enough should I be able to open my mouth wider?
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May 23, 2016
Answer: Botox is a great choice to reduce the size of an overdeveloped masseter muscle in the right candidate.
Typically Botox can diffuse about one centimeter from the treatment sites. The "black box" warning warns of distant effects of Botox potentially. Please consult an expert for the best results. Best, Dr. Green
Botox cannot correct an asymmetric smile. However, the correct facial fillers may be able to be injected and correct this asymmetry. Please consult an expert. Best, Dr. Green
Currently there is one warning reporting interactions between antibiotics and injectables. Antibiotics in the class of Aminoglycosides (gentamicin, streptomycin, tobramycin and amikacin) and Botox-type injections may increase the risk of certain side effects, including: excessive muscle ...