Is there anyway I can reduce my wide forehead/temple area? There just seems to be so much extra mass on the sides of my head. I've heard Botox can be used to help in reduction, but what should I do?
Answer: Temple Reduction Hi and thanks for your question. Yes, I think that Botox is a good idea. From your pictures it seems that you have enlarged temporalis muscles. This usually happens because people grind their teeth. Sometimes they don’t even know they are doing it because they are only grinding at night. We treat teeth grinding and reduce enlarged masseter and temporalis muscles daily. For men, I would start with about 16 units per side and then have them come back for a follow up visit in two weeks to make sure that the dose is correct. If not, we can always add more Botox at that time. To get good reduction, I would suggest two or three sessions at an optimal dose and then continue for a couple more sessions to break the habit of grinding. Many patients no longer need treatment after keeping the muscles weak for that period of time. This treatment should not result in issues with chewing or smiling, don’t worry. Hope that helps!
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Answer: Temple Reduction Hi and thanks for your question. Yes, I think that Botox is a good idea. From your pictures it seems that you have enlarged temporalis muscles. This usually happens because people grind their teeth. Sometimes they don’t even know they are doing it because they are only grinding at night. We treat teeth grinding and reduce enlarged masseter and temporalis muscles daily. For men, I would start with about 16 units per side and then have them come back for a follow up visit in two weeks to make sure that the dose is correct. If not, we can always add more Botox at that time. To get good reduction, I would suggest two or three sessions at an optimal dose and then continue for a couple more sessions to break the habit of grinding. Many patients no longer need treatment after keeping the muscles weak for that period of time. This treatment should not result in issues with chewing or smiling, don’t worry. Hope that helps!
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Answer: How to reduce temple size Botox can be injected into the temporalis muscle to decrease bulk in the temporal area. The effects last 3-4 months. With repeated injections, permanent atrophy may develop - I see migraine patients who get repeated injections in this area develop this.Emile Brown, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon, Johns Hopkins & Harvard Trained
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Answer: How to reduce temple size Botox can be injected into the temporalis muscle to decrease bulk in the temporal area. The effects last 3-4 months. With repeated injections, permanent atrophy may develop - I see migraine patients who get repeated injections in this area develop this.Emile Brown, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon, Johns Hopkins & Harvard Trained
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February 17, 2019
Answer: How to reduce the bulk of my temples? I have used Dysport injections to debulk the temples. If you chew gum, your should stop. You would need three or four injections in each temporal muscle every three months.
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February 17, 2019
Answer: How to reduce the bulk of my temples? I have used Dysport injections to debulk the temples. If you chew gum, your should stop. You would need three or four injections in each temporal muscle every three months.
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March 20, 2021
Answer: Temple reduction -- botox / dysport / xeomin -- but beware can make you look hollow! men look worse with hollow temples so botox may increase that chance. I suggest you see an expert. most of what you are "seeing" its your anatomy your bone is wider on the top and that is normal for your head shape. Best, Dr. Emer.
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March 20, 2021
Answer: Temple reduction -- botox / dysport / xeomin -- but beware can make you look hollow! men look worse with hollow temples so botox may increase that chance. I suggest you see an expert. most of what you are "seeing" its your anatomy your bone is wider on the top and that is normal for your head shape. Best, Dr. Emer.
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February 17, 2019
Answer: Temple muscle bulk... I appreciate your question very much.Reducing the bulk of the temple muscles can be accomplished with a neuromodulator like Botox or Dysport.
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February 17, 2019
Answer: Temple muscle bulk... I appreciate your question very much.Reducing the bulk of the temple muscles can be accomplished with a neuromodulator like Botox or Dysport.
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February 17, 2019
Answer: Reduce Temples Size Hello, thank you for your question and providing pictures
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February 17, 2019
Answer: Reduce Temples Size Hello, thank you for your question and providing pictures
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