Botox is an injectable wrinkle muscle relaxer. It uses botulinum toxin type A to temporarily paralyze muscle. This reduces the appearance of facial wrinkles. However, if it’s used in your masseter muscles (near your cheekbones) it can also change your face shape and manage facial pain.
What is Masseter Botox?
The masseter is one of the muscles that helps you chew. It’s located on the side of your face and connects your cheekbone to your lower jawbone. When Botox is injected into the masseter, it’s called a masseter Botox. It’s sometimes called jaw Botox. The treatment uses botulinum toxin to temporarily block nerve signals in the masseter. As a result, the muscle is unable to move.(1)
What is Masseter Botox used for?
Slim your face shape/ Contouring a square jaw - The masseter muscles can give the face a square shape. If you want your face to look slimmer, masseter botox may be an option. Botox injections help relax the masseter muscle by limiting its movement. Once injected, the muscle can stop working so hard and exerting so much pressure. You will still be able to chew, move your jaw, and make normal facial expressions after your treatment.
When the muscle is no longer overworked, it can shrink back to its normal size. This will improve the proportions and balance of your face by giving your jaw a slimmer V-shaped appearance. For women, this treatment can make their lower face look tapered and more feminine.
Reduces teeth grinding (Bruxism) - Teeth grinding is typically treated with mouth guards. While in severe cases, botox injections maybe more effective.
Reduces symptoms of Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) - Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are disorders of the jaw muscles, temporomandibular joints, and the nerves linked to chronic facial pain. Any problem that prevents the complex system of muscles, bones, and joints from working together in harmony may result in temporomandibular disorder.(2)
How Long do the results take show?
You can expect to see full results in about 1 week. Some people start seeing results within 1 to 3 days. The effects usually last 3 to 4 months.
How often the treatment is needed?
Most people attend for treatment every 4-8 months.
Warning and Precautions
*Avoid getting Botox if you
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are pregnant
are breastfeeding
are allergic to cow’s milk protein
have a neuromuscular disorder
have keloidal scarring
have body dysmorphic disorder
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