Botox - Masseter Muscle

Service Description

What is Botox for masseter muscles? Dermatologists use Botox injections to reduce the masseter muscle to shape the face. Botox injection to the masseter is also a cure for teeth grinding. Strong masseter muscles give a wide jaw which in turn produces a square, masculine face. This can be unflattering for some women, and men too. Botox shrinks the masseter muscles and slims the face. The treatment involves three or four injections to each cheek. Botox is the only method of reducing the jaw without surgery. What causes masseter muscles to become large? Most people who have strong masseters are just born with sturdy muscles. This is more common in South East Asians. However, anyone one can be born with large and strong masseter muscles. Masseter muscles can become bigger in anyone who chews a lot. Chewing gum a lot, for example, will develop the masseter muscles. Botox treatment for masseter muscles for face slimming and jaw reduction Injection of Botox into the masseter muscle will cause the muscle to shrink. This relieves pain and discomfort from grinding, and also reduce the width of the lower face. Botox into the masseter muscles Between 3 and 4 injections are given into each masseter muscle. The injection may be given while you are clenching hard so that it is directly into the muscle. The muscle can feel a bit sore with clenching for a day or two after treatment. It is possible to return to your normal activities straight away. An anaesthetic is not required.