Masseter Botox can be your saving grace for a multitude of things. Maybe you’ve been to the dentist recently and told that your grinding is causing wear and tear on your teeth that is nearing detrimental. But your night guard wants to go gallivanting out of your mouth the second you’re snoring. Maybe you’re experiencing jaw pain and/or tension. Or just want to see that you have a jawline somewhere under the fluff.
Masseter Botox in Virginia Beach has quickly become one of the most popular treatments for TMJ and facial slimming.
What are your Masseter Muscles?
The Masseter Muscle is one of the most powerful muscles in your face. It’s the muscle responsible for giving you the ability to chew, talk, and major jaw movement. It belongs to a group of four pairs responsible for these movements. This muscle, when overused, can become very tense and sore.
What is TMJ?
To understand TMJ, you first must understand the temporomandibular joint. It acts like a sliding hinge and connects the jawbone to the skull. On each side of the jaw, there is one joint. When you have a TMJ disorder, the pain you are experiencing are in those jaw joints.
Some symptoms you may experience from TMJ include clicking, discomfort when moving the jaw, neck pain, headache, facial pain, jaw pain, pain in or around the ear, having a hard time chewing and locking of the joint.
How does Masseter Botox work?
Masseter Botox in Virginia Beach Is non-surgical and only takes about 15-20 minutes. Very fine needles are used to inject neurotoxin into the masseter muscles. The neurotoxin helps temporarily paralyze the muscle, helping relieve the tension and decrease grinding of your teeth. According to New York TMJ and Oral Facial Pain, “BOTOX© is sometimes also injected into your lateral pterygoid muscles – the ones that allow you to open your mouth and move your jaw from side-to-side.”
Botox on masseter can also slim a square or broad jawline for a more contoured look. You will experience alleviated tension-related headaches as well as decreased jaw pain and TMJ symptoms.
How does masseter Botox change the facial shape?
Botox on masseter can create the desired shape of your jaw and other facial features. By relaxing the overworked masseter muscles, they won’t be as prominent as they once were and can create a more feminine facial shape.
People who grind their teeth or have bad jaw tension often have a more masculine facial shape due to the masseter muscle being so prominent. With Botox injected into the masseter muscles, they will shrink and thus create a slimmer jawline.
Does masseter Botox have side effects?
Masseter Botox is considered generally safe but does have some side effects. Some common side affects you can expect include.
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Temporary muscle weakness
- Headache
Avoid getting Masseter Botox in Virginia Beach if you are:
- Pregnant
- Breastfeeding
- Have neuromuscular disorder
- Have unrealistic expectations
Masseter Botox in Virginia Beach
Salt Spa and Wellness Center in Virginia Beach has been a prime spot for treatments such as Masseter Botox. Salt Spas injectors have a myriad of experience and years under their belts.
To schedule a free botox consultation, call 757-496-4937 or click here.
