Botox injections can help with masseter hypertrophy

Some people suffer from an especially angular face. This look occurs especially when the Musculus Masseter, the large chewing muscle, is too pronounced.

This muscle is the largest and most important in the masticatory musculature and extends from the ear to the lower jaw. If it is through excessive or one-sided strain permanently in motion, it can lead to that very angular or even asymmetrical facial contour. Especially women are often unhappy with the harsh expression the face then takes on.

Reasons for masseter hypertrophy

If the masticatory muscle is greatly enlarged, it is referred to as a Masseter hypertrophy. The reason for this can, in addition to a possible genetic predisposition, also be excessive muscle activity be. For some patients, even frequent chewing of gum may contribute. But also nocturnal teeth grinding (bruxism), which is associated with tension of the masticatory muscles, can be a cause of the enlarged muscle.

Why should the enlarged masseter muscle be treated?

Especially if the reason for the masseter hypertrophy is teeth grinding, one should consider a Chewing muscle correction thoughts. Because bruxism can, among other things, also lead to ear complaints, dental damage or headaches. But of course the aesthetic aspect cannot be denied, because many patients simply do not feel comfortable in their skin with the enlarged masticatory muscle.

How do you treat masseter hypertrophy?

In case of excessive teeth grinding, the dentist should be consulted first. Other possible causes such as diseases of the ears or the jaw bone must also be ruled out. If the hypertrophy is indeed due to excessive strain of the masticatory muscle, the doctors at OmniMed can treat it with the injection of botulinum toxin, better known as Botox, treat.

Botox for enlarged chewing muscle

During the Chewing muscle correction Botox is injected directly into the Musculus Masseter. This leads to the muscle activity reduced is reduced, as the transmission between nerve and muscle is interrupted. Just like with any other muscle that you suddenly stop training, the masseter muscle also becomes progressively smaller due to the now lower activity. Nevertheless, the chewing function unaffected remains. Because of the smaller muscle, however, the face appears considerably softer and slimmer.

Chewing muscle correction at Omnimed

At OmniMed, the Botox treatment for masseter correction costs €600 and is offered in both practices in Eisenstadt and Klagenfurt. The result lasts about a half a year. After that, Botox can be injected again to reduce the masseter hypertrophy. You are welcome to contact us via the form below.

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