I had botox (Allergan brand) 20 units per side, about 2 weeks ago. But I dont see any slimming on my jaw area. I asked the doctor how deep is he injecting through the jaw muscle. He said he's using the same needle like length for wrinkles. He made marks on where to inject the needle. He said the botox will dissolve down to the jaw muscle. Is that the correct way to inject botox on the masseter for face conturing? Thank you
July 28, 2018
Answer: Botox for masseter muscle hypertrophy
Some people develop large lower cheek girth from their chewing muscles (masseter) enlarging from clenching or grinding their teeth. Sometimes this is related to TMJ syndrome in which the joint of the jaw movement hurts. It is important to treat the muscles symmetrically so there is no imbalance that could exacerbate the TMJ. Injections need to be deep enough to affect the muscles. the enlargement will take time to diminish, even if the Botox was effective in relaxing the masseter muscle activity.
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July 28, 2018
Answer: Botox for masseter muscle hypertrophy
Some people develop large lower cheek girth from their chewing muscles (masseter) enlarging from clenching or grinding their teeth. Sometimes this is related to TMJ syndrome in which the joint of the jaw movement hurts. It is important to treat the muscles symmetrically so there is no imbalance that could exacerbate the TMJ. Injections need to be deep enough to affect the muscles. the enlargement will take time to diminish, even if the Botox was effective in relaxing the masseter muscle activity.
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January 24, 2021
Answer: Botox and masseter reduction
Your masseter muscles are deep and easily detected prior to and during injections. If your provider has said it takes two weeks to show visible slimming, I'd question that. Without seeing you in person, it's difficult to know how many units per side you'd need, but 20 units per side is a small amount for masseter reduction. Size reduction takes a fairly large amount of product. Results take several months to show, and the treatment is on-going.
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January 24, 2021
Answer: Botox and masseter reduction
Your masseter muscles are deep and easily detected prior to and during injections. If your provider has said it takes two weeks to show visible slimming, I'd question that. Without seeing you in person, it's difficult to know how many units per side you'd need, but 20 units per side is a small amount for masseter reduction. Size reduction takes a fairly large amount of product. Results take several months to show, and the treatment is on-going.
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