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MASSETER BOTOX (GRINDING OF TEETH)

First of all, I have to state that Masseter Botox is applied to both those who have teeth grinding problems and those who are uncomfortable with their jaw structure having square or rounded lines.
This means that
– it provides an alternative solution for those who have teeth grinding problems,
– It is an alternative aesthetic procedure without surgery for people who are dissatisfied with the square or round jaw lines.

First, I would like to pass on information about those who have teeth grinding problems.
The aim of teeth grinding botox is to weaken and dissolve the masseter muscle in a controlled way over time. The  botox is administered at the appropriate dose according to the muscle volume, muscle strength and needs of the person experiencing the problem.
Thanks to botox applied, the point that we notice when reducing the Masseter muscle is that the dose is at a level that does not affect the functions of chewing, eating and drinking. The person may feel a slight weakness in chewing during the first week after the Masseter Botox procedure. However, this does not occur in a size to prevent chewing and usually returns to normal after 1 week.
Now let's talk about the aesthetics side...

For people with an extreme square and round face shape, the ambiguity of the jawline can be disturbing. No matter how much weight these people lose, their faces remain the exact same way. A simple and somewhat painless procedure known as Masseter Botox can achieve a much more prominent jawline.

It is a safe procedure when applied in appropriate doses by an experienced doctor who is an expert in the subject. It blocks the activity of nerves, acts by relaxing muscles, and can be used not only for cosmetic purposes but also for wide-range medical procedures.
Today, women resort to masseter botox to have a softer and more attractive appearance. With Masseter Botox, the jaw can be thinned and made smaller. It is used to transform round and square face shapes into a triangular, oval or heart shape. In patients whose jaw line is extremely thin, the opposite effect is created, i.e., masseter muscle is enlarged to provide a more prominent shape in the jaw.
I'd like to underline a point I just mentioned. As with other aesthetic applications, masseter botox should be performed by an experienced and expert doctor. Because faults in the application area or dose may cause problems with the masseter muscle, which is necessary for chewing and speaking functions. Poor speech and chewing function as a result of wrong applications reduces the quality of life of the patient until the effect of  botox is over.

There questions about whether botox can be performed for aesthetic purposes in the face area in the same session with Masseter Botox.
People who have Masseter Botox applied usually can have between eyebrows botox, forehead botox and around-eyes botox applied in the same session.