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Botox for TMJ-My jaw is very sore and at the injection site it is swollen?

khbooJan 11, 2018
pain in jaw after botox injections for TMJ. Swollen enough for me to notice. I got 10 cc in each jaw. 24 hours ago is when I got the injectionsn.

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David Yew, MD

As with all botox injections - the results last 3-4 months and are temporary.  If you are using it for TMJ pain or headaches - then the discomfort will eventually return after the botox wears off.   If you are using if for jaw slimming - then eventually the masseters will increase...

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

5 days is too early to determine if 15 units per side is sufficient. In some cases, 30 units per side is necessary. The masseter is a strong muscle!

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Jason Emer, MD

Botox results resolve in 3-4 months. Botox combined with radiofrequency can reduce the masseter. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

Injections to slim the jawline with Botox only diminish your ability to close your jaw and these effects have little to do with TMJ or the ability to speak. The most common muscle that causes TMJ problems is the lateral pterygoid and this muscle cannot be treated with Botox. It is the only...

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Michael I. Echavez, MD

The change to your smile from the Botox you received for TMJ will not be permanent.  Your smile should gradually return to normal but it could take several weeks to a few months for this to occur.  In the future if you have Botox again for your TMJ, I would mention this issue with your smile t...

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David Hansen, MD

Contrary to popular belief, Botox really does little to nothing to improve jawlines and is usually a waste of money.

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