Jaw botox (Masseter Botox) is a nonsurgical treatment where botulinum toxin (BTX / Type-A) is injected into the masseter muscle. Through injections, overactive jaw muscles that are involved in chewing relax. Therefore, relaxed masseter muscle leads to an oval-shaped jawline. [1]
Masseter botox prices start from $450 at Vantage Clinic in Turkey. People with hyperactive masseter muscles may experience teeth grinding – bruxism – and jaw clenching. After treatment, the weakened muscles can prevent these conditions for 4 to 6 months.
The masseter muscles are the chewing muscles around the jaw which are thick and slightly rectangular. Doctors use masseter botox treatment to relax overactive jaw muscles. As a result, people can have a slim and oval jawline, and also get rid of some conditions like awake and sleep bruxism.
Doctors use Botox in the masseter muscles because
The anterior masseter is the front part of the jaw. Botox syringe can soften the appearance of a square jawline. It's useful for patients seeking solutions to slim the jaw. You can combine the front part of the masseter muscle botox with jaw filler treatments.
The back part of the masseter muscle, located at the back of the jaw near the ear. Doctors usually prefer 1 cm from the frontal border. Thus, the injections help with both the functional aspects of jaw tension and the aesthetic goal of slimming the jawline. [3]
Botox injections in the lower part of the masseter muscle, near the lower jaw and chin, are used for both functional and aesthetic purposes. Doctors inject it into the lower end of the masseter, close to the jawline, to reduce the strength of the muscle. This relieves tension around the chin. [2]
Cheek injections target the masseter muscles as they connect to the surrounding facial tissues. In this way, the cheeks can be made slim. It can also provide muscle relaxation, which can relieve problems such as headaches, joint stiffness and jaw pain. Cheek Botox can add volume to the cheeks, increase cheekbone definition.
For masseter botox treatment, around 20-30 units are needed on each side. Based on the factors like the individual’s muscle size, expertise of the injector, and the treatment goals. If the aim is to slim the jaw, up to 50 units per side can be used. For bruxism, 20 to 30 botox units will be sufficient.
On the other hand, 25 to 50 units per side is enough for TMD, depending on the condition.
The price of masseter botox at Vantage Clinic in Turkey starts from $450. Similar to masseter botox, our clinic also offers Fat Grafting, Non-Surgical Nose Job and Crow’s Feet treatments.
If you wish, you can benefit from a more advantageous package by combining masseter chin botox with one of these treatments.
Duration: 10 to 30 min.
Hospital Stay: Not required
Anesthesia: No anesthesia
Daily Life: Be careful for 24 hours
Exercise: Wait at least 24 to 48 hours
Full Recovery: Full results after 1-2 weeks.
You need to be patient after the treatment of masticatory botox. Initial muscle relaxation may occur in 3 to 5 days; however, you can see the full effects after 2 weeks of injection. After 14 days, you can notice the slimming of the jawline and reduction in muscle strength.
The effects of jawline Botox last about 3 to 6 months.
Masseter BOTOX aftercare is key to maximizing the effectiveness of the treatment and minimizing the risk of side effects. In the below, there are some aftercare tips to follow after receiving Botox injections in the masseter (chewing) muscles:
Yes, you can eat immediately after treatment. Just be careful not to drink alcohol and avoid blood thinners for 1 day. You can drink decaffeinated coffee.
No, it doesn’t. It reduce a square and bulky jawline. However, it might cause temporary facial asymmetry.
In general, Botox masseter is not covered by insurance because people prefer it for cosmetic purposes. However, some insurance companies may cover part of the total cost if you use it for bruxism or temporomandibular joint disorder. So, please ask your provider.
The effects last between 3 and 6 months. The frequency can vary depending on what you expect from the injections.
There can be some temporary side effects of botulinum toxin masseter muscle including;
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