Chin botox is performed by injecting botulinum toxin (botox product) into the masseter (chewing) muscle. With this process, tension in the muscle; Volumetric fullness regresses as teeth grinding and clenching decrease.

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

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

The effect of chin 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.

Effect of chin botox;

To the person,
Severity of teeth grinding,
It varies depending on the density of the muscles.

Additionally, thyroid diseases may reduce the effectiveness of botox.

How Long After Does Chin Botox (Masseter Botox) Take Effect?

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

It takes 4-6 weeks for a slight facial volume reduction to become visible. To ensure the visibility of the effect of chin botox, photographs can be taken from the same angle at regular intervals before and after the application.

How Many Months Should Chin Botox (Masseter Botox) Be Repeated?

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

Especially after the second application, you will not be able to grind your teeth more effectively. The first and second application should not be earlier than 3-4 months. Repeating chin botox too early may shorten the permanence period and develop botox resistance.

If teeth grinding continues, a combination of temporalis muscle (other chewing muscle) and masseter muscle botox may be required. Application periods should be planned with the doctor’s recommendation.

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

After chin botox, some patients may blame the botox application for the negative effects they experience, such as headaches and colds. Although these are rare side effects, it should be remembered that botox does not have any serious effects in the first 72 hours. It would be useful to know that the application is not responsible for any negativities that may occur. However, any side effects experienced should be reported to the physician.

Depending on the injection site, botulinum toxin may be injected too close to the wrong muscles in patients with anatomical differences. These patients may experience problems with speaking, drinking or eating for 2-4 weeks. Additionally, bruising and redness may occur even with a professional injection. These are temporary. Long-term effects of Botox should not be feared.

Can Chin Botox (Masseter Botox) Be Performed During Pregnancy?

Botox is not applied to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.

Things to Consider Before and After Chin Botox (Masseter Botox) Application:
Since Botox injection is administered through the skin, do not wear make-up on the day of application.
There is no restriction on being hungry/full or continuing the medications you use. However, if you are in the process of using antibiotics for any reason, share this with your doctor.
On the day of application, do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, drugs containing neurofen and alcohol. If possible, stop aspirin five days before and avoid 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 put pressure on the area.
Botox is a solution that is used in a cold chain and therefore its structure deteriorates in the heat. After the application, it is necessary to avoid excessively hot applications such as baths and saunas.
After Botox application, you should not expose your skin to sunlight for at least eight hours and, if possible, avoid intense sun exposure for 1-2 weeks.
It is recommended that you do not lie down for 3-4 hours after the application, stand upright and avoid movements such as bending forward.
On the day of the application, you should not exercise, swim in the pool or 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 application.