Reduction of the jaw with botox....can i?

Botox: Botox is used for many things. It is used to improve jaw pain from TMJ syndrome and from dystonia -a muscle spasm. If you have an unusualy large masseter muscle Botox injection will weaken the muscle which will atrophy and become smaller making the jaw appear smaller.

Botox in jaw: Yes. We inject Botox and xeomin (incobotulinumtoxin a) into the masseter muscle to soften a square-looking jaw, effectively feminizing the jawline and reshaping the face. This treatment can also be use for treating TMJ disorder.

Jaw treatment: although an off label use, botox into the jaw muscles is the best nonsurgical treatment. Have your face evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Ask plastic surgeon: You need a personal history and exam to help determine options. I would definitely recommend a plastic surgeon to hopefully give you all the info you may need to make a decision.

Botox Jaw Reduction: The lower jaw fullness can be lessened in the right person with masseter muscle enlargement (hypertrophy) with botox injections. Your MD will let you know if you are a good candidate.

Yes, if: Yes, if your problem is related to enlarged masseter muscles, usually from bruxism. If your masseter muscles are not enlarged, Botox will be of no benefit. If it is indicated and works, treatments will be needed every 3-6 months indefinitely.