Jaw Botox is performed by injecting botulinum toxin (botox product) into the masseter (chewing) muscle. With this procedure, the tension in the muscle is reduced by reducing volumetric fullness, teeth grinding and clenching.

The purpose of jaw Botox is to reduce damage to the teeth and surrounding tissues and to break the vicious cycle of grinding-pain-damage-grinding.

How Long Does the Effect of Jaw Botox (Masseter Botox) Last?

The effect of jaw Botox lasts for an average of 6 months in most patients. The intervention is repeated to maintain the effect. Repetitions are necessary for teeth grinding and aesthetic effect.

The effect of jaw Botox;

It varies according to the person,
The severity of teeth grinding,
The density of the muscles.

In addition, thyroid diseases can reduce the effectiveness of botox.

How Long Does It Take for Chin Botox (Masseter Botox) to Take Effect?

After having chin botox, muscle activity does not decrease immediately. The effect of chin botox usually starts to be seen in 12-72 hours and maximum effectiveness is reached in two weeks.

It takes 4-6 weeks for a slight decrease in facial volume to become visible. In order to be sure of the visibility of the effect of chin botox, photographs can be taken from the same angle at certain intervals before and after the application.

How Often Should Chin Botox (Masseter Botox) Be Repeated?

It would be beneficial to repeat the botox application, which is effective for 2-9 months, at certain intervals. Chin botox can be repeated every six months. However, if a series of treatments with botulinum toxin have been previously performed, the interval between repeating chin botox can be extended to nine months or even a year. The reason for this is that the muscles are now weakened and cannot contract. In other words, since the muscles get used to the current situation, it means that the result obtained as a result of routine application, that is, repeated application at certain intervals, will be more permanent.

Especially after the second application, a more effective teeth clenching will occur. The first and second applications should not be earlier than 3-4 months. Repeating jaw botox very early may shorten the permanence period and develop botox resistance.

If teeth clenching continues, it may be necessary to combine temporal muscle (other chewing muscle) and masseter muscle botox. Application periods should be planned with the doctor’s recommendation.

What are the Side Effects of Jaw Botox (Masseter Botox)?

After jaw botox, some patients may blame Botox application for the negative effects they experience such as headaches and colds. Although these are rare side effects, it should not be forgotten that Botox has no serious effect in the first 72 hours. It would be useful to know that the application is not responsible for the negative effects that may be experienced. However, the side effects experienced should be reported to the doctor.

Depending on the injection area, botulinum toxin may be injected very close to the wrong muscles in patients with anatomical differences. These patients may experience problems with speaking, drinking or eating for 2-4 weeks. In addition, bruising and redness may occur even with a professional injection. These are temporary. There is no need to fear the long-term effects of Botox.

Can Chin Botox (Masseter Botox) be done during pregnancy?

Botox is not applied to pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Things to Consider Before and After Chin Botox (Masseter Botox) Application:
Since Botox injection is done through the skin, do not wear make-up on the day of the application.
There is no restriction regarding being hungry/full or continuing with the medications you are using. However, if you are in the process of using antibiotics for any reason, share this with your doctor.
Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, neurofen active ingredients and alcohol on the day of the application. If possible, stop taking aspirin five days before and do not consume alcohol the day before.
Since Botox application will not cause any scars, bleeding or swelling, you can return to your daily life immediately after the application.
For the first 24 hours after the application, you should not rub the applied area, do not lie on it, avoid harsh movements such as removing make-up, and avoid any situation that may create pressure on the area.
Botox is a solution used with a cold chain and therefore its structure deteriorates in heat. After the application, it is necessary to avoid extremely hot applications such as Turkish baths and saunas.
After the Botox application, you should not expose your skin to sunlight for at least eight hours and, if possible, you should not be exposed to intense sun for 1-2 weeks.
It is recommended that you do not lie down for 3-4 hours after the application, stand upright and especially avoid movements such as bending forward.
On the day of the application, you should not exercise, do not go to the pool and do not drink alcohol for two days.
You should avoid facial massage for at least two weeks.
You should not take a shower on the day of the application.