{"id":2520,"date":"2017-07-12T18:35:48","date_gmt":"2017-07-12T18:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sistineplasticsurgery.com\/blog\/?p=2520"},"modified":"2017-07-12T18:35:48","modified_gmt":"2017-07-12T18:35:48","slug":"botox-masseter-jaw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leongplasticsurgery.com\/blog\/botox-masseter-jaw\/","title":{"rendered":"Botox Cosmetic and Dysport For Overdeveloped Masseter Muscle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"margin: 0px; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is not uncommon for our patients to inquire about Botox Cosmetic or Dysport for reducing the size of the masseter muscle. So what is the masseter muscle? In simple terms, the masseter muscle is responsible for closing the jaw during actions such as chewing. There are several factors that may contribute to a person having an overdeveloped masseter muscle. For example, a prominent masseter muscle can result from excessive teeth grinding. Many people don\u2019t realize that they are grinding their teeth at night but it can, unfortunately, lead to jaw discomfort or even TMJ.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"margin: 0px; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fortunately, Botox Cosmetic and Dysport are used in some practices to weaken those \u201cjaw-clenching\u201d muscles. Only with repeat injections every 3 to 4 months can patients use neurotoxins as a way to reduce the size of the masseter.\u00a0 Many patients in our practice are not particularly focused on diminishing jaw clenching, but are bothered by the enlarged lower third of their face.\u00a0 Not everybody desires the square jaw look!\u00a0 These patient are seeking a way to slim the lower third of the face for a softer and more feminine appearance.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"margin: 0px; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Using this technique to slim the masseter muscles originated in Asia and has become quite popular in that region.\u00a0 We\u2019re happy to offer <\/span><a href=\"\/injectables\/botox-pittsburgh-pa\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Botox Cosmetic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"\/injectables\/dysport-pittsburgh-pa\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dysport<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> here in Pittsburgh to address enlarged masseter muscles. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"margin: 0px; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Cambria',serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Schedule a <\/span><a href=\"\/about\/surgery-process\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> with <\/span><a href=\"\/about\/facial-plastic-surgeon-pittsburgh-pa\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dr. Leong<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> in one of our 5 Pittsburgh <\/span><a href=\"\/contact-us\/locations\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">offices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> to find out if you are a candidate for Botox Cosmetic or Dysport injections. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is not uncommon for our patients to inquire about Botox Cosmetic or Dysport for reducing the size of the masseter muscle. So what is the masseter muscle? In simple terms, the masseter muscle is responsible for closing the jaw during actions such as chewing. 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