My question is about using botox for treatment of TMJ sydrome & also getting benefits of cosmetic appearance. I'm a 49 year old white male that has suffered from TMJ syndrome since the early 1980s. I had Bilateral TMJ arthroplasties done, which were unsuccessful. I'm on a number of medications for severe firbroymaliga, Lumbar dicsogenic syndrome & lumbar facet syndrome. I do go to a pain clinic. I'm currently on 6 different pain medications. I would really like to try Botox since i heard so much about it being used for myscofacial pain syndrome. Does it work?
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When dosing for Botox the injector will take into consideration the hypertrophy of the muscle as well as other factors. Some patients metabolize the Botox quickly, while others it lasts for longer. Always have your treatment with an experienced injector and discuss your concerns. You can...
The effects of Botox are temporary. If you stop using the Botox even if the muscle has atrophied it will slowly return to the previous state as the product's effects will no longer be inhibiting it. The amount of time that it will take for this to occur will vary by patient.
You will likely have the best results from a combination of treatments. Botox can help to slim the masseters, help with dynamic wrinkles, improve brow asymmetry, and create a lip flip. Fillers can also create balance with volume discrepancies and improve contours. Morpheus8 treatments combine...
