2013年5月16日 · Answer: Masseter muscles and Botox To minimize the size of the masseter muscles, regular Botox treatments by a well-trained injector will help that. To increase the size of those muscles or create a wider shaped jawline, you'd need to consult with your cosmetic surgeon prior to having the chin implant for a thorough review of your aesthetic goals.

2014年4月6日 · Dear chelseatastic,It would be best to tell us the look you are going forIf you think your jaws are too wide, we can place Botox in the masseter muscle to slim the faceYou don't necessarily to need to have a "hypertrophic" masseter to slim the faceBest,Nima Shemirani

Thank you for your question Teressa. There's a micro-invasive procedure called ThermiRase that could help relax the masseter muscle to make it look more symmetrical. ThermiRase uses controlled radiofrequency heat to treat the nerves that cause this muscle tension. Nerves are mapped out and isolated prior to treatment.

2024年10月28日 · To reduce only 20% of your masseter strength, you may need 10–15 units of Botox per side, depending on your muscle size and anatomy. Dysport can be a good alternative, but it typically requires about 2.5–3 times the Botox dose.

2023年10月11日 · That first part—a relaxed, weakened masseter, the muscle that runs from the temple to the lower jaw—is what helps to improve common symptoms of TMJ, reducing jaw tension and pain and decreasing grinding and clenching, says Dr. Y. Claire Chang, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. The shrinkage is what contributes to a slimmer ...

2013年4月6日 · Masseter muscles are like any other muscle, if not used will atrophy and get smaller. Usually clenching of the masseter muscles and grinding d teeth during sleep is not a voluntary act. If you can stop clenching the muscle, you masseter muscles will eventually become smaller and if you cannot, the there is Botox to weaken the muscle and also ...

2017年6月24日 · 1. The botox hasn't completely relaxed the muscle. Remember it can take up to 14 days. 2. The masseter muscle was so large that the initial injection does not completely relax it and after 14 days if this lump persists, that portion of the muscle will need an additional injection in order to make it relax.

2015年3月2日 · The masseter muscle attaches to the mandible about half an inch in front of the back corner of the jaw bone.You can feel it bulging when you clench your teeth down back-and-forth.The lowest part of the parotid gland sits a little further back almost at the back lower corner of the mandible right by the bottom of your ear lobe.

2012年9月12日 · Absolutely - If your muscle is constantly under tension, it will become more prominent. Weakening the masseter muscle keeps you from clenching your teeth as tightly. Weakening the muscle can 1) save your teeth, 2) reduce neck/headaches, 3) …

2023年6月9日 · The Masseter muscle is a strong muscle on both sides of the lower jaw that helps lift the lower face. Botox relaxes this muscle and makes it slimmer. As a result, when the muscle is too slim or over-relaxed, it can lead to facial sagging. In your case, you had 20 units of Botox injected into each masseter muscle.