The enlargement of the masseter muscle, which is located on the side of the jaw area and is one of the strongest chewing muscles, is called masseter hypertrophy (masseter enlargement). The most common causes of this condition include clenching and grinding teeth for various reasons and chewing too much gum. Masseter botox applied for the treatment of this disorder causes the masseter muscle to relax. This provides us with advantages such as protecting dental health, improving sleep quality, reducing the frequency of post-sleep headaches, and narrowing the lower contour of the jaw. This procedure, also known as chin botox, aims to treat deformities in the lower part of the face and protect dental health.
WHY IS MASSETER BOTOX (JAW BOTOX) DONE?
Enlargement of the masseter muscle does not pose much of a functional problem. However, as a result of this abnormal growth, the chin expands to the sides and your face shape begins to resemble a square. This is especially a problem for women. Because women do not want to have masculine facial features. Abnormal growth of the masseter muscle not only creates visual problems, but also invites problems such as teeth grinding during sleep. It is necessary to get rid of this situation, which can cause both headaches and damage to teeth. Masseter botox, also known as chin botox, is a method developed for the treatment of these conditions.
WHO CAN HAVE MASSETER BOTOX?
Adults who are dissatisfied with their jaw shape, suffer from headaches, have damaged teeth, and do not have any illnesses that may pose a problem for the procedure can have this procedure done. However, chin botox is not recommended for pregnant women or individuals with poor general health.
HOW IS MASSETER BOTOX DONE?
In chin botox application, botox is injected directly into the masseter muscle. In addition to the masseter muscle, the temporal muscle, a muscle located in the temple area, is checked. If there is a problem in the temporal muscle, botox injection is also applied to this muscle. The individual does not feel any pain during this procedure, which takes approximately 10 minutes. After this procedure is completed, the individual can quickly return to his/her daily life.
HOW PERMANENT IS MASSETER BOTOX?
Masseter muscle botox is effective for an average of 4-6 months. This period may vary depending on various reasons.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD THE PROCESS BE REPEATED?
It will often be necessary to repeat the application after the effect of the procedure wears off (4-6 months). After a few repetitions, the effect of the procedure may become permanent.