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Early 40s, Long-term Tooth Grinder and Clencher, TMJ Issues and Facial Asymmetry.
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I have facial asymmetry, the whole left side of my...
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I have facial asymmetry, the whole left side of my head (eye socket, cheekbone, TMJ etc) is smaller than the right. This was recently confirmed by a CT scan. I have had TMJ issues since adolescence and I suffer with headaches, neck aches, ringing ears and my TMJ joints are showing wear, especially on the left.
I went to see Dr Rohit Kumar at Cosmetic Sanctuary a few weeks back about this and couldn't be more impressed. I went in wanting him to jab my masseter muscles with Botox and thought I would be in and out quick smart, but not at all. Dr Kumar immediately saw the asymmetry involved more than just my jaw and said he wanted to know if I had major skeletal issues before starting treatment of any kind on the jaw muscles. Dr Kumar sent me for a CT scan, saw me again to confirm that I do indeed have a mild case of hemifacial microsomia, and referred me to a maxillo-facial surgeon to see if surgery was needed on my TMJ. The surgeon thought it was not needed and said I was a good candidate for toxin injections in the masseter and temporalis muscles on both sides.
I really respect Dr Kumar's measured and logical approach - I am sure that many other doctors would have jabbed me in the jaw on my first visit, taken the $$ and sent me on my way.
I went back today and got the injections. 46 units of Dysport in total, 24 in my left masseter, 16 in my right and 3 in each temporalis muscle. I asked Dr Kumar if he thought I might have jowling as a result of muscle atrophy but he said he didn't think so as my skin elasticity is quite good. Time will tell! Apparently the Dysport takes about a week to take in this area and the muscle atrophy won't kick in for months, but I will document it here.
I went to see Dr Rohit Kumar at Cosmetic Sanctuary a few weeks back about this and couldn't be more impressed. I went in wanting him to jab my masseter muscles with Botox and thought I would be in and out quick smart, but not at all. Dr Kumar immediately saw the asymmetry involved more than just my jaw and said he wanted to know if I had major skeletal issues before starting treatment of any kind on the jaw muscles. Dr Kumar sent me for a CT scan, saw me again to confirm that I do indeed have a mild case of hemifacial microsomia, and referred me to a maxillo-facial surgeon to see if surgery was needed on my TMJ. The surgeon thought it was not needed and said I was a good candidate for toxin injections in the masseter and temporalis muscles on both sides.
I really respect Dr Kumar's measured and logical approach - I am sure that many other doctors would have jabbed me in the jaw on my first visit, taken the $$ and sent me on my way.
I went back today and got the injections. 46 units of Dysport in total, 24 in my left masseter, 16 in my right and 3 in each temporalis muscle. I asked Dr Kumar if he thought I might have jowling as a result of muscle atrophy but he said he didn't think so as my skin elasticity is quite good. Time will tell! Apparently the Dysport takes about a week to take in this area and the muscle atrophy won't kick in for months, but I will document it here.
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UPDATED FROM PossumLL
3 days post
So far so good
I? was told that the Dysport would not “kick in” for a week but I? started feeling a difference 2 days post-injection. OMG the relief! Unbelievable. I? wish I? had done this years ago. No discernible difference in my jawline yet, but that is to be expected.
Replies (6)
December 15, 2017
Has it helped with your pain? I have TMJ and I'm thinking of getting this done... I've read mixed results!
December 16, 2017
Yes, it has helped hugely with the muscular pain caused by the clenching. I still find my teeth and have to wear a splint at night, but I am no longer getting the tension headaches, neck aches and other muscle-related stuff! Huge relief.
December 16, 2017
Good to know, thank you! I've tried the mouth guards, heating/icing my jaw, soft food, relaxation, blah blah, but none of it helps with the neck and face pain... I love Botox so I think I'll try it!
UPDATED FROM PossumLL
2 months post
Update after 11 weeks
Thought I would give an update on my experience with Dysport to masseter and temporalis muscles. Overall I am really pleased, the tension headaches and muscular jaw pain have disappeared.
Cosmetically, my jaw has definitely narrowed, when comparing the before and after shots, which I am pleased about. I did get a very slightly droopy smile which I only noticed a few weeks after the injections but this has faded. I also feel like I have more pronounced vertical cheek lines when I smile but that may be due to or exacerbated by weight loss in my face, rather than the toxin alone. I will be discussing this with the lovely Dr Kumar and his team when I go back for more injectables in about 3 weeks.
Cosmetically, my jaw has definitely narrowed, when comparing the before and after shots, which I am pleased about. I did get a very slightly droopy smile which I only noticed a few weeks after the injections but this has faded. I also feel like I have more pronounced vertical cheek lines when I smile but that may be due to or exacerbated by weight loss in my face, rather than the toxin alone. I will be discussing this with the lovely Dr Kumar and his team when I go back for more injectables in about 3 weeks.
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