What are the surgical and non surgical options for reducing masseter muscle mass?

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I have been getting Botox treatment for masseter hypertrophy for over 7 years. However, a year ago I noticed that the treatment became ineffective. Accordingly, I switched injectors. Tried different brands such as Xeomin, dysport. But none of them were effective. Doctors took me I must’ve built antibodies to treatment. My question is: what are the other surgical and no surgical options for reducing masseter muscle mass?

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

I have trained in Botox use but I do not use it because it is a dangerous neurotoxin that can spread to first and second order neurons in the brain.

I suggest you look into correction of underlying causes of mandibular hypertrophy.

You did not complain about pain or TMD issues but only  about the cosmetic appearance of the muscles.

Normally,I suggest neuromuscular approach to treatment which frequently eliminates clenching and overuse of masseters that causes hypertrophy.

My practice primarily focuses on the  pain aspects of treatment.

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