Masseter Relaxant Injections

MASSETER RELAXANT INJECTIONS MELBOURNE

Muscle relaxant injections are a common treatment for skin rejuvenation in the form of anti-wrinkle injections, but they can also be used to help manage facial and jaw pain.

When used in the masseter muscles near your cheekbones, muscle relaxant injections may also be used to relieve jaw pain or other problems related to the jaw, such as Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction (also known as “TMD”) or Bruxism, which can produce jaw discomfort or persistent headaches.

Using muscle relaxant injections to treat dental problems

Muscle relaxants may be injected into the masseter muscle to provide a variety of both medical and cosmetic advantages.

Masseter relaxant injections aim to decrease the strength and activity of the masseter muscle. This can in turn reduce or even eliminate tooth grinding and clenching. By reducing the amount of tooth grinding, Dentists can assist patients in preventing additional tooth wear and possibly cracking or other damage by addressing the issue of teeth grinding.

By weakening the muscle, the treatment also provides the aesthetic benefit of shrinking the jaw muscle. This in turn alters the face shape, creating a slimmer face that attains a more V-like shape. It also assists with jawline slimming, by reducing the square-shaped jaw. Cosmetic treatments such as this and teeth whitening is an effective way to rejuvenate your smile and face.

How do masseter relaxant injections work?

Masseter relaxant injections are made from botulinum toxin, more commonly known as botox. It is a diluted neurotoxin that temporarily paralyses the muscle, causing muscles to relax.

With this technique, the weakened purified protein is applied to block nerve signals in the masseter for a short period. This causes the muscle to be partially disabled for a short period of time by preventing the transmission of chemical signals between the brain and the muscles which tell them to contract.

What are masseter injections used for?

Masseter relaxant injections are used for the following maxillofacial and cosmetic reasons:

managing teeth grinding
reducing jaw tension, pain, and clenching
relieving headaches
contouring a square jaw
creating a more balanced facial shape

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Recovery/Aftermath

After the procedure, patients can generally return to their routines with little downtime. However, we recommend that you avoid physical activity or pressing down on your jawline for the rest of the day. The effects of the therapy will take approximately 7 – 10 days to become apparent, and they will progressively enhance over the following several weeks.

Do not have any type of facial massage or place your face in a facial cradle for a massage for 24 hours following your injection.
Do not have any facial laser or electrical treatments for two weeks post-injection.
You may resume your skin care program the same day as your treatment, which includes wearing makeup.

Common side effects of the treatment include mild redness, soreness, and bruising. Others may also have muscular discomfort. These symptoms are only temporary though, and can be relieved by using a cold compress or over-the-counter pain medicine.

Because results are not permanent, patients may need to have the treatment again in the future.

In rare cases, your smile can become uneven following the administration of masseter relaxant injectables. This is because the risorius muscle, which plays a part in one’s smile, arises from the cheek and may cross over the masseter muscle.

Masseter Relaxant Injections in Melbourne

If you are looking to ease any facial pain you may have, Dr Jaclyn Wong in Melbourne may be able to help. She is a medical professional with many years of experience in administering masseter relaxant injections.

If you would like more information, or to request an appointment with Dr Jaclyn Wong, please contact us today.

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