Masseter Botoks

How Does Masseter (Chewing Muscle) Botox Work?

There is no preliminary preparation required for Masseter Botox. Botox application is not performed on pregnant and breastfeeding women. Patients with high blood pressure who use blood thinners, those with skin problems, allergies, those who have previously undergone surgical intervention in the facial area, those who constantly use certain medications should definitely inform the doctor before the application.

As a result of stimuli to the muscles, a chemical called acetylcholine is released from the nerve endings. Acetylcholine attaches to receptors on muscle cells and stimulates them. The receptors stimulated by acetylcholine allow the muscles to contract and move the bone or organ to which they are attached. Botox is a purified protein-containing toxin derived from Clostridium Botulinum bacteria in a laboratory environment that blocks nerve endings by preventing the release of acetylcholine by nerves, weakening muscles, inhibiting impulses and contraction.

In masseter botox application; Botox injected into the masseter muscles under the skin with the help of cannula or fine-tipped needles weakens the masseter muscle and allows it to relax. Since the injection area is numbed with anesthetic gels and creams, no pain is felt during and after the injection, only mild burning and pain may be felt, and these pains can be reduced by applying ice therapy (cold compress) to the injection areas. The masseter muscle, which thickens and grows due to overuse and tension, loosens and thins over time with the effect of Botox. The muscles that become thinner and smaller in size provide a thinner face, softening of the jaw line, a thin and beautiful facial line, as well as eliminating teeth grinding and teeth clenching problems.

Daily life can be resumed after Masseter Botox application. However, in the first few days, heavy activities that require extra effort and extremely hot environments such as saunas should be avoided. Attention should be paid to the lying position, do not lie face down and do not rub the botoxed areas.

In Botox applications; Although the risk of side effects is quite low, numbness, pain, inflammation, redness, bruising, swelling and bleeding, dry mouth, head and neck pain can rarely be seen in the injection area. In addition, complaints such as itching, weakness, dizziness and rash have been observed in patients with allergy problems.

Who Can Have Masseter (Chewing Muscle) Botox?

Botox applications can be applied to all healthy adult individuals, except for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Masseter botox can be performed by healthy people who have health problems such as teeth grinding, teeth clenching due to thickening and enlargement of the masseter muscle, or who have a sharp and wide jaw line and want the lower part of the face to be aesthetically thin and good-looking.

How Long Does Masseter (Chewing Muscle) Botox Last?

Masseter botox application time varies between 15 - 30 minutes depending on the application area. There is no need to be hospitalized after the application, daily life is continued. You can return to work on the same day.

How Long Does Masseter (Chewing Muscle) Botox Last?

The effect of masseter botox begins to be seen within a week and the desired result is achieved in about 6 weeks. As with other botox applications, masseter botox application, which lasts for 4 to 6 months, can be performed in a single session. However, for a more effective and permanent result, it can be applied 3 times in 3-4 week periods. Repeating the application, protection from the sun or using moisturizing cream helps to prolong the effect life of botox applications.

If you have health problems such as teeth grinding and teeth clenching, or if you want to have a younger and more beautiful appearance by changing your sharp and wide jaw line and round-shaped face structure; you can contact us using our contact information; You can be treated in our center, which prioritizes your special demands and needs, and get more detailed information.