How often should masseter Botox be redone?

June 14, 2016
Asked By:gettingthere2016 in Austin, TX

I have pretty severe bruxism- I grind my teeth at night and during the day clench down my jaw almost constantly. I've gotten 35 units in each masseter 10 days ago and it's been a godsend. I also already notice a slimming effect. How often should I get it re-Injected to keep me from clenching & further slim down?

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