Botox Applications
Reducing clenching-related muscle tension and, in suitable people, slimming the lower face; planned with a personalised dose based on muscle structure.
Overview
Masseter botox is the injection of botulinum toxin into the masseter, one of the chewing muscles. It can be applied particularly to reduce excessive masseter activity related to teeth clenching and grinding.
Overactivity of the masseter can cause tension and pain in the jaw area and, over time, an enlarged muscle that makes the lower face look wider or more square. Masseter botox can therefore be planned both to reduce clenching-related complaints and, in suitable people, to support a slimmer lower face.
Before the procedure the strength and size of the masseter are assessed. The person is asked to clench, and the borders of the muscle and the injection points are determined.
A local anaesthetic cream is applied to the area and left for about 15 minutes. Botulinum toxin is then injected with very fine needles into the determined points of the masseter muscle.
The procedure is short and the person can return to daily life afterwards.
Appointment
The strength and size of the masseter and the possible causes of the complaint are assessed together during the consultation.
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Masseter botox is particularly preferred in people;
Not every case of clenching or jaw pain is caused by masseter overactivity. The person's complaints and the structure of the masseter muscles should therefore be assessed before treatment.
Process
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The effect of botulinum toxin on muscle activity usually begins within the first few days and becomes more evident in the following weeks.
A reduction in clenching and muscle tension complaints may be noticed earlier, while the change in facial shape due to reduced masseter volume can take longer to appear.
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In people with prominent, bulky masseter muscles, reducing muscle activity can help decrease muscle volume over time. As a result the lower face may take on a slimmer, more oval appearance.
However, a wide facial appearance is not always caused by the masseter. Where factors such as bone structure or fat tissue predominate, the change achievable with masseter botox may be more limited.
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The effect of masseter botox varies from person to person but usually lasts 3–6 months. The duration depends on masseter strength, clenching habits, the dose applied and individual characteristics.
As the effect of botulinum toxin wears off, muscle activity gradually returns. The timing of repeat treatment is determined according to complaints and examination findings.
Frequently Asked Questions
The aim is to balance excessive muscle activity while preserving chewing function.
Because botulinum toxin is often injected into the masseter to treat clenching, the terms “masseter botox” and “teeth-clenching botox” usually describe the same procedure. However, since the cause of clenching and the muscles involved vary, the treatment plan should be determined after examination.
By reducing excessive muscle activity, masseter botox can help relieve some clenching-related complaints. However, since bruxism can have different causes, botox alone may not be sufficient in every patient.
In people with prominent masseter muscles, the gradual decrease in muscle volume can make the lower face look slimmer. The degree of change depends on muscle and facial structure.
After the procedure, temporary fatigue or reduced chewing strength may be felt, especially with hard foods. Determining the appropriate dose and injection points is therefore important.
Cosmetic or elective use of botulinum toxin is not recommended during pregnancy. As safety data are limited, it is preferable to postpone the procedure until after pregnancy.
A local anaesthetic cream is applied beforehand and the procedure is performed with very fine needles. Usually only a brief, mild stinging is felt.
Yes. Most people can continue their daily life after the procedure. Short-lived redness, tenderness or rarely bruising may occur at injection sites.
Planning
The size and strength of the masseter differ from person to person. The dose and injection points are therefore determined by assessing muscle structure and the person's complaints.
Especially in people with clenching complaints, it is important to assess not only the masseter muscle but also the possible causes of the complaint.
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