Masseter Botox: Will it give you jowls? Dermatologist explains... |

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Жыл бұрын

Masseter Botox is used to help with clenching, grinding, TMJ pain, migraines, and facial slimming. But if you inject Botox there, will it give you jowls? I explain in this video!
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@dianapuig3487 Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly the reason why I haven’t injected mine. The muscles I’ve developed not only help with skin laxity but help prop my cheeks up a bit as well.

@holyempressw8531 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@melodywalker3805 9 ай бұрын

I wish I had my before and after pics to show as an example of why not to do it when you are 50! I’m not doing it anymore!

@SwedishTourist 8 ай бұрын

Oh I didn’t know. In what way? Does the masseters sort of ”push” or ”lift” the soft tissues closer to the cheeks?

@sbg1911 2 ай бұрын

I grind my teeth so I got 50 units of botox in each massater muscle, It was great not grinding my teeth, but oh my gosh, my face slimmed out so much. I didn't like it at all! Then, after about four months, I started noticing jowels. I decided not to reinject and just got a mouth guard, It looks so much better already. My face went back to looking defined and my jowels have lessened

@tracymullane8818 13 күн бұрын

I just put 20 units in each masseter for a gentle slimming and filled my temples. That way I was able to put more filler in my cheeks and it didn't look out of proportion which lifted everything up and it looks great. I'm back to a heart-shaped face.

@Jade-fs9kh 6 ай бұрын

So im screwed either way because i have ehlers danlos and severe teeth grinding, i either lose my teeth or have a saggy face 😂😂

@user-tp7gd4cm3m 15 күн бұрын

That’s significant information! I wish I had heard about this sooner

@sarawalsh4660 10 ай бұрын

Honestly im 34 and got injections twice in Masseter for my tmj. It helped a lot but i have significant jowling. I can feel how overworked my other facial muscles are trying to take over for the job of the Masseter

@starmayeh4349 9 ай бұрын

is it advisable? also, those botox for massetter is it the same botox that they inject in the forehead and cheeks that droops in time? pls enlighten me

@datawithrez 6 ай бұрын

How was it? I suffer significantly because of tmj to the point I cracked one of my teeth 😭 I am considering this approach but I’m quite scared of the side effects.

@amandaamourashford 4 ай бұрын

Don't be scared!! My sister did it and shared incredible resulting for clenching and she looked so pretty with slim jaw. I tried it and loved the none grinding, did notice the howling slightly but Botox wears off quickly enough after 2 months I didn't see any effects but no grinding has basically stayed away since and it's been almost a year. I really think there's no harm in trying. Ask for a low dose. It's worth the experience so you know. @@datawithrez

@RD-ds2cc 3 ай бұрын

Do you think the howling was caused by the Botox to the masseter?

@TheWanderer328 27 күн бұрын

9 months have been passed. Did the effects of the masseter botox go away ?

@RD-ds2cc 3 ай бұрын

I wish I knew about this years ago. I’ve dealt with terrible TMJ and headaches for 20+ years 😢

@jammer930 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm 69 and my dermo says no problem with me getting these injections. After seeing this, I am definitely not going to risk it. I already have some jowling as it is.

@tiffanyward-gp1gk 5 ай бұрын

It causes major jowls and it helps to go and get pdo threads to pull back the skin and tighten this is the only thing that has helped me and a lot with just trying to lose weight

@angelahaun8171 2 ай бұрын

I am in my late 30s and have got it for tmj and migraines. It helps a lot BUT i have gotten jowls!! Im not sure which is worse at this point....

@adan_isa 10 ай бұрын

I would never recommend anyone to get botox on their masseter muscles. I don’t think age and texture of skin is the only factor that contributes to jowls but, more than anything your face anatomy, the type of bite you have, and the amount of units you get on each side of the muscle . I am young, great skin texture, and I got jowls progressively over time. If you decide to get it start with 10 unit on each side. I have a round face with high cheekbones, and overbite so, I believe jowls is a a result of the muscle becoming weaker and the certain face shapes have a propensity of developing jowls. 😢

@SwedishTourist 8 ай бұрын

I saw a video of yours, you look great. But maybe the strength of your masseters has come back then?

@adan_isa 8 ай бұрын

@@SwedishTourist Yes, depending how many units you get, botox can last to 3-6 months. Mine lasted 6 months and the strength of my masseters came back. I no longer have jowls.😊

@Jade-fs9kh 6 ай бұрын

I'm more worried about losing my teeth 😅 I only just found out it can help stop severe teeth grinding, but I also have ehlers danlos so I do have stretchy skin, which means I'm kindve screwed either way

@MeghanBean 2 ай бұрын

This whole thread is me haha I’m torn

@AnneOnymaus 6 күн бұрын

In my experience, masseter Botox can result in ~permanent~ atrophy (as opposed to the temporary results of Botox for wrinkles): I had both masseters injected for migraines & 20 years later I still have one 'normal' & one atrophied muscle (why it worked on one & not the other, I don't know). Being now in my mid-40s & otherwise un-saggy, I've thought about getting the normal side re-injected, but watching this video, I'll stick with a bit of asymmetry rather than risking jowls.

@elyselecuyer4251 Жыл бұрын

Do you still see a reduction in TMJ pain on.patients that tried Botox injections for migraines but didn't get much migraine relief? Been looking into it...😮

@kiwiscone 6 ай бұрын

i have been grinding my teeth at night for years, and clenching my jaw through the day. my jaw is almost always sore and achey, is this botox something to consider?

@crystal5202 4 ай бұрын

This happened to me. I’m only 35. But I look SO bad with my huge jaw, I look a lot better with 20 units on each side. Only now yes, I have some jowels. How do I treat them to make them go away? Is a facelift what I need?

@oeu3669 8 күн бұрын

Microneedling And exercise… and Gua sha / face yoga.. and radio frequency

@kingk1648 7 ай бұрын

Yes it will... and even after 4 years, they still remain

@RD-ds2cc 3 ай бұрын

How many times did you get masseter Botox?

@RD-ds2cc 3 ай бұрын

@kingk1648

@s.7948 5 ай бұрын

My denist has recommended this to me because i have TMJ and erosion on the jaw im worried now

@officialgritty4740 12 күн бұрын

My injector mentioned this the last time I got botox in my jaw. I'm only 27 so it likely won't be a concern for a little while, but I think that even if it were a concern right now, the pain relief would be worth it for me. TMJ pain can be pretty disabling.

@Mari-ld3rz 7 ай бұрын

What can you do if you had botox injections a few years ago? Can you recover or work to prevent this from happening?

@xperfectlyflawedx1 Ай бұрын

Hey everyone. I believe we can use jaw excercise tools to bring back the massseter muscle quicker

@starmayeh4349 9 ай бұрын

is it advisable? also, those botox for massetter is it the same botox that they inject in the forehead and cheeks that droops in time? pls enlighten me

@queenbee1984 5 ай бұрын

FALSE!!!! I was 34 when I injected 10 units of botox on each side into my masseter as teeth grinding treatment. Dr. wanted to do 15-20 units of botox I said 10 units because I wanted to be conservative with it. Within a month my lower face sagged and hollowed out. It not only slimmed my face it made me look like a walking skeleton with saggy jowls and loose skin. I was so unhappy and depressed. I was told to fix it with filler but I opted not to do that. It took my face about 18 months to fully fill out and look plump and youthful again. It was $600 of regret! I will never touch my face with needles again.

@TheWanderer328 27 күн бұрын

Hello how are you doing now ? How is your jowls now ?

@swish043 13 күн бұрын

Same happens with filler and jaw shaving.

@Panchita-Hanim 2 ай бұрын

It happened to me after Vaser liposuction and bichectomy after 40 years old😢now I'm checking the facelift surgeons.

@jeanetteb5383 2 ай бұрын

So it slims the muscles and that’s how the face sliming appears?

@itziebitz 4 ай бұрын

I want to cry, I got jawline botox and neck botox and now I have neck atrophy. 😢

@RD-ds2cc 3 ай бұрын

How long ago did you get the Botox??

@itziebitz 2 ай бұрын

@@RD-ds2cc Fabruary.

@aaliyah_ent 7 ай бұрын

hello, i’m 18 and i’ve had TMJ for basically my whole life, and because of this i have had a really noticeable overbite and sharp square jaw. do you think this botox would help with slimming my face down?

@aj7440 7 ай бұрын

Do I have to keep coming back or can I relieve my issue long term through one procedure? All I want to do is break up how solid my muscle is on one side of my face. It’s causing a lot of asymmetry

@elyse7509 11 ай бұрын

ugh, i need this because the sides of my jaw are huge now. I'm constantly clenching my jaw now

@bddybdz 6 ай бұрын

You mean after botox?

@s.a.6326 11 ай бұрын

What if you are chubby will that give jowls too?

@leas8536 10 ай бұрын

I want to know that too

@mehmetremzikizilova3045 10 ай бұрын

How I can and meet with you I have a teeth grinding problem

@chadfil Ай бұрын

For tmj what was the highest units u have given to a patient?

@Gymnastmonkey9696 Жыл бұрын

How long does it last?

@liebeswag Жыл бұрын

i believe 6 months but depends on how ur body reacts to it

@strangerthings88 10 күн бұрын

❤

@tohonooodhamnation7719 Жыл бұрын

If it’s for headaches, clinching, etc. is it covered by insurance?

@tuxievous420 Жыл бұрын

@msanngie565 Жыл бұрын

Yes if it’s a medical reason/treatment

@devoidcolors Жыл бұрын

still generally not covered--I've asked many companies@@msanngie565

@ZombieBarbieOfficial 9 ай бұрын

It is if you go to a neurologist.

@Simply_Whitneyy 10 ай бұрын

Is Jowls reversible like once the Botox wears off?

@SwedishTourist 8 ай бұрын

When you get your muscle strength back, the volume of the muscles increases, and the soft tissues lift again. I haven’t had botox but I can’t think of anything else. However I’ve also heard that using botox continuously and for a long time, can actually cause muscles to atrophy permanently. They will probably always grow bigger as soon as you stop, but maybe after using botox for a long time, they won’t be able to grow as big as they used to. Google it and see what you find. One thing to keep in mind though, the masseters are extremely strong, and since we use them so consistently, I think the risk of them becoming atrophied is a lot smaller than let’s say, your forhead muscles. Getting larger masseters is a bit like getting a face lift 🤪 Maybe not the look most women want, but, still!

@kingk1648 7 ай бұрын

No, for me it didnt go back to normal. Its been 4 years since my treatment for TMJ. I got the injection in just one side and the jowl is just on the side I got treatment

@SwedishTourist 7 ай бұрын

@@kingk1648 could it be facial asymmetries that has come up on a skeletal level? possibly? just throwing it out there. that is, contrary to what many believe, possible; our skulls consist of lots of bones that can change position right at the sutures even as adults. it's not very well known, but it's true. (what's also good about it is that it's fixable) just thought I'd throw it out there in case it resonates with you

@Simply_Whitneyy 7 ай бұрын

@@kingk1648 wow I’m so sorry to hear this ♥️

@TheWanderer328 27 күн бұрын

@@kingk1648 How are you doing now ? did you try chewing gum to fix it ?

@Sky10811 11 күн бұрын

noone in 40+ is a good candidate crunching can be addressed with psychologist

@nadiashireensiddiqi 10 ай бұрын

My face is slim but since late November 2022 I’ve had some parotid salivary gland swelling wondering if this can help with that.

@olgamilan9543 6 ай бұрын

Yes I did is work

@RD-ds2cc 3 ай бұрын

I wonder if I have this too. One side of my face has been swollen for a few years! I mentioned it to doctor and dentist with no treatment. How did you find out what was causing it?

@krisviers1449 12 күн бұрын

Orrrrrrr you've got 'Ozempic face' no matter the age of you've lost a significant amount of weight. I will add....jowls vs comfort/relief. It's an easy decision for some- more difficult for others. Ty for the info!❤

@jessicaplace6753 Жыл бұрын

Does the massager muscle go back to normal doctor??

@tuxievous420 Жыл бұрын

@littleblackbabycat 12 күн бұрын

Crap

@whorebag0003 Жыл бұрын

And I’m only 32

@whorebag0003 Жыл бұрын

It gave me jowls 😢

@HydraStar01 Жыл бұрын

Do the jowls ever go away? :(

@HealthWealth-sy2jq Жыл бұрын

Me too! 😢 masseter Botox is the worst decision. I recommend it to no one. I’m a little over 3 months and nothing is working to build my masseter back. I never had jowls until now. I hope everything will return to normal!!!!!!!

@FalonElise Жыл бұрын

How old are you? I’m not convinced age really matters, but I’m curious…if you continue injecting the masseter, even if you’re younger, over time wouldn’t you develop jowls more quickly than if you weren’t injecting the muscle?

@sarawalsh4660 10 ай бұрын

Im 34 and had this happen to me. Ive had botox twice to help with tmj and it’s so pronounced. I never had any of this before

@ch011718 10 ай бұрын

@HealthWealth-sy2jq how many injection did you you get before you got jowls

@chadfil Ай бұрын

For tmj what was the highest units u have given to a patient?