I think of a masseter reduction but I also have a large zygomatic, what you recommend? My problem in detail please read this too I have a very wide face that worries me what can I do to fix this? I am thinking of a masseter muscle reduction but I also think I have a large zygomatic and just a masseter reduction will not give my face a good shape. What do you recommend? I would also add that before puberty I had a long and thin face.
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Hi! I don't have any specific recommendations in your area but an OMFS could help you with that. The results depends on amount: for grinding within the first month you should see a reduction.,
From the photos, it doesn't seem that you have a very wide jaw with thick massester muscle, however, its possible to further narrow your width, but an in person evaluation would be necessary.
Thank you for your very smart question and posting an appropriate picture. You’re correct to note that making your masseter muscle smaller will not benefit your facial harmony. Botox injections for TMJ don’t necessarily have to be done in the masseter, in fact best done in the Pterygoid muscl...