Masseter Botox
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What is the Masseter Muscle?
The masseter muscle is a large muscle at the back of your jaw that helps with chewing. In some people, it can become enlarged due to genetics, habitual teeth grinding (particularly overnight), or excessive clenching. This condition is known as Bruxism. This often results in jaw pain and stiffness in the morning, headaches and dental issues. Furthermore the enlarged muscle can give the jaw a square appearance.
How Does Botox Work for the Masseter?
Botox is injected into the masseter muscle to relax it. This reduces the strength of the muscle which in turn means that the pain, stiffness and dental issuses that usually arise from teeth grinding (Bruxism) are dramatically improved. Masseter Botox can also reduced excessive fullness at the angle of the jaw by shrinking the masseter muscle. This occurs as the muscle atrophies (shrinks) as it is not being used as much.
What are the Benefits of Masseter Botox?
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Bruxism Relief: Reduces teeth grinding and jaw clenching.
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Jaw Tension Relief: Alleviates pain and discomfort caused by an overactive masseter muscle.
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Jaw Slimming: Creates a more defined and feminine facial contour.
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Quick and Non-Surgical: A minimally invasive procedure with no downtime.
When Will You See Results?
Initial results appear within 2 weeks, with full effects visible in about 4-6 weeks. The slimming effect and symptom relief typically last 4-6 months, depending on individual factors.
How long does the procedure take?
Your appointment will be 20 minutes long with the treatment taking a few minutes.
How much does Masseter Botox cost?
Price - £325