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Thank you for your question. Swelling after any injection could be inflammation or bruising and can cause soreness and should resolve within 1 to 2 weeks. If this worsens or you experience a fever and redness please follow up with your treating physician. Best of Luck!
While some bruising and swelling should be expected with any injection, I find this to be rare with masseter Botox injections. I would followup with your injector with any concerns.
I am not sure what is going on but don't know why you should have pain and swelling at his point. I would go see your doctor and have this checked.
Thank you for your question. I usuallt do advice my patients that the muscle feels sore after botox injections for a few days after. 10cc seems like quite a large amount of volume for a botox injection...I think you mean 10 units? I do not usually encounter swelling, but if large amounts of volume were injected, the swelling may be from that. Good thing is, all of your symptoms should go away pretty rapidly.Best of luck!
Over time, the masseter muscle, responsible for the width at the angle of the mandible (jaw), will increase in size again. However, the TMJ relief may continue long after treatments cease. It is best to discuss your treatment plan with your Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon, Orthodontist, Dentist or...
Thank you for your message! Botox typically takes 10-14 days to fully kick in, so it is too early to tell whether or not the Botox has fully kicked in. After the full 2 weeks, if you still feel the results are not what you expected I would follow up with your provider as you may need a higher...
The fact that your TMJ has returned 3 months following the treatment using Botox, indicates that your body breaks down Botox within the masseter muscle in approximately 3 months. The masseter muscle does not disappear and return, it's simply retains its strength after the botox wears off. You s...