Five days ago, I received one Botox injection of 15 units on each of my face for TMJ and don't see any improvement in my teeth grinding. The only noticeable change is a slight reduction in fullness of the masseter, but even then it's hard to tell. Should I go back in for more units?
January 12, 2018
Answer: Botox in masseters - clinical reduction of symptoms vs visible reduction in size You should feel a reduction in clenching and tension within 3-7 days. You are only at day #5. It is possible that you may require more units. A good clinical sign is that you may feel fatigued after chewing hard food (meat, carrots, nuts, etc...) Ask you provider how he assesses how many units he injects and why. At our practice we have a system in place that is dependent on the size of the masseter muscles so it's not a "guessing" game. Most people will start to see visible signs of jaw size reduction (V-line) in 4 weeks. The effects last between 3-4 months and the dosing should be adjusted again at that time. It's important to find a provider who is skilled at this and can explain their treatment plan in detail.
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January 12, 2018
Answer: Botox in masseters - clinical reduction of symptoms vs visible reduction in size You should feel a reduction in clenching and tension within 3-7 days. You are only at day #5. It is possible that you may require more units. A good clinical sign is that you may feel fatigued after chewing hard food (meat, carrots, nuts, etc...) Ask you provider how he assesses how many units he injects and why. At our practice we have a system in place that is dependent on the size of the masseter muscles so it's not a "guessing" game. Most people will start to see visible signs of jaw size reduction (V-line) in 4 weeks. The effects last between 3-4 months and the dosing should be adjusted again at that time. It's important to find a provider who is skilled at this and can explain their treatment plan in detail.
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January 11, 2018
Answer: Botox For TMJ Botox to the masseter muscles for TMJ can take 2-4 weeks to see results. Usually 20-50 units are needed per side depending on the strength of your muscles. If you see no improvement after this time follow up with your injector to see if you need more. Best wishes.
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January 11, 2018
Answer: Botox For TMJ Botox to the masseter muscles for TMJ can take 2-4 weeks to see results. Usually 20-50 units are needed per side depending on the strength of your muscles. If you see no improvement after this time follow up with your injector to see if you need more. Best wishes.
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January 11, 2018
Answer: Botox Great question! Botox can take 7-10 days to reach full effect and will usually last up to 6 months when injected in the masseter muscle. I suggest seeking a follow-up appointment with your board certified plastic surgeon to discuss if additional Botox should be added. Good luck!
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January 11, 2018
Answer: Botox Great question! Botox can take 7-10 days to reach full effect and will usually last up to 6 months when injected in the masseter muscle. I suggest seeking a follow-up appointment with your board certified plastic surgeon to discuss if additional Botox should be added. Good luck!
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