Masseter Botox

What is jaw Botox (masseter Botox)?

One of the muscle groups located in the jaw area is the masseter muscle. Located on the side of the jaw and being the strongest chewing muscle, when the masseter muscle becomes visible, a condition called masseter hypertrophy (masseter enlargement) occurs. The main causes of this condition are teeth clenching and grinding. In addition, excessive meat consumption and frequent gum chewing also cause masseter muscle enlargement. The method used to treat such a condition is masseter Botox. Also known as jaw Botox, masseter Botox is a procedure to slim the lower part of the face where the masseter muscle is located.

Why is jaw Botox performed?

Reasons such as teeth clenching, teeth grinding, and excessive gum chewing cause enlargement of the jaw muscles. This can lead to aesthetically undesirable appearances. It can especially cause female patients to have an overly masculine face. Individuals who want to eliminate this appearance and get rid of headaches and jaw pain caused by teeth grinding can opt for jaw Botox treatment.

Things to Consider Before Jaw Botox

The first thing to consider before undergoing jaw Botox treatment is whether or not the patient is taking any medications. If so, the doctor should be informed. Also, blood-thinning medications and herbal teas should be discontinued before the procedure. The patient should also inform the doctor if they have any other health problems.

How is Jaw Botox (Masseter Botox) Performed?

Before the masseter Botox procedure, the area where the masseter muscle is located is sterilized. Various cleaning agents are used for this. Then, special creams for local anesthesia are applied to the treatment area. After numbness is achieved, the areas where botulinum toxin will be injected on the muscle are marked. Subsequently, Botox is applied to the chewing muscle at an average depth of 8 mm. This procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. After the procedure, the patient can easily return to their daily life.