Can we chew after Botox in masseters?

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If we ain't suppose to exercise least 24 hour after then would eating make botox spread to diff areas?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Yes you can chew after having Botox treatment of the masseters.  Chewing should not cause the product to migrate, nor should your ability to chew be affected by your treatment.

Monica Boen, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concern, but when Botox is injected correctly into the masseter muscle, it should not affect your ability to chew. There are luckily other muscles, such as the pterygoid muscles, responsible for chewing. In addition, chewing should not make the Botox migrate to other areas of the face. Choose a board-certified dermatologist and expert Botox injector for your treatment to ensure your outcome is both safe and successful.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I do not restrict my patients from chewing after a Botox treatment to the masseters.  In my opinion, chewing should not affect the results from the Botox.

Selena Lantry, MD · Answer

Chewing will not cause Botox migration and will not be a problem after getting Botox in the jaw.

Rey N. Bello, MD · Answer

Masseter muscle is a muscle of mastication and relatively a big muscle. For as long as it is injected properly with enough margin from other structures such as risorius muscle ( involve in smiling), and salivary ducts, it is a very safe injection. Regular chewing during eating should not spread the Botox to other  structures.

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