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Increased pain after having Botox in my masseter muscle for TMJ.

August 20, 2014
Asked By:chillijava in United Kingdom, GB

this is my 2nd botox injection for tmj, the 1st injection worked a treat within a day and lasted for about 7 weeks, i have just had my 2nd injection with the same very experienced maxillo facial consultant, in the same area 2 injections of 5oml, it is now 48 hours since having this and the pain in my muscle and face is really servere this only started after having the procedure and i am scared something has gone dreadfully wrong

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Answer: Expected course after Botox for masseter reduction

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