I almost RUINED my face!!! | Botox Masseter

Click here for exclusive discount codes and to shop all my recs: hoo.be/amychang I share my personal experience with botox masseter injections for facial contouring and teeth grinding, and the SCARY SIDE EFFECTS that happened to me that NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT. I hope sharing my masseter botox before and after pictures, and what I went through will help others out there tread with caution when thinking about botox jawline injections.
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[@ayaka7237]

You saved my life! I was getting masseter botox for 2 years and realized my face was becoming like the post-botox photo you showed us in the video. I literally thought I was just aging and didn't realize it was the botox until I came across your video. Stopped for 1.5 years and my face is back to normal. so THANK YOU!!

[@adritakhanom7567]

Then what is the accurate time duration gap should we take after first botox done?

[@ayaka7237]

@@adritakhanom7567 I think it depends on the person and the amount you're putting in. I was doing it every 4 months (60-80 units each time which I think for me was too high for a short span). It looked really good the first year and was so happy that my face looked slimmer. After about the 4th? time, my face was slimmer but my jaws looked saggy and I just looked older.

[@adritakhanom7567]

@@ayaka7237 oh my god. Is there any alternative way to look face slimmer? And what unit you suggest is normal ? After that did you started taking masseter botox again ?

[@adritakhanom7567]

@@ayaka7237 did you after 4 month you face getting wider again thats why you took messeter botox or you took it to maintain the slimmer look ?

[@candicewatson5508]

This is what happened to me too

[@ExquisiteNikki]

Every 4 months is outrageous for the massetter muscle ! I get mine done as far out as every 10 months for 2 years now with 15 units each side and I’m ok. I think the moral of this video is: don’t over do your injections in such short time spans for the massetter. Especially since you were still new to getting this done the dermatologist should’ve never suggested that amount in such short time. 🤦‍♀️

[@HsSsLucy]

how many units of botox the first time????

[@ExquisiteNikki]

HuSs I did 20 units each side my first time but I’ve kept them to 10 (right) & 15(left) units now since they aren’t big anymore

[@HsSsLucy]

con or can a i ask you something more by whatsapp?

[@Angelica-vu3nk]

Does masseter botox cause sagging of the face?

[@HsSsLucy]

a month a go i just did 25 and 25....until now i dont see any changes

[@hsimpson5315]

Such a valuable contribution to the massater, Botox and bruxism dialogue. Thank you for posting. It’s refreshing to hear an honest review.

[@bethbethbeth863]

When you showed the after photo my jaw dropped. I have teeth grinding and jaw pain so this is really helpful, so thank you for sharing.. I’m glad you’re past it now!

[@walkwithglo2192]

I’m actually so glad that you made this video. I got masseter Botox today for the very first time and I got 25 units on each side and the nurse that injected me suggested that I come back every 4 months. I think I’ll wait up to 6 months to see the full effects before touching up. Thank you!

[@PrettyMonroee]

How do you like your results?

[@PrettyMonroee]

I’m getting mines Monday

[@Applefromthevine]

I have 30 units in each side and go every 6 months with great results and no issues

[@babymamaz9871]

@@PrettyMonroee how did your come out?

[@PrettyMonroee]

@@babymamaz9871 it came out great I did 20 units and my face started looking slim and more feminine after about a month. I just did a touch up 1 week ago

[@merandasue5699]

Perhaps you metabolize Botox very slowly and having your masseters treated on a clock work schedule rather than waiting to see how long before it wore off could have contributed to to this issue.

[@bondenavant]

Meranda Sue yes, I think this was def part of the issue too!

[@ashleya2596]

i get 15 in each side every 6 months and my jaw is so slim, no issues. i’m so sorry you had a bad experience! the injector’s skill definitely matters a lot for this one!! also unless you have super strong masseter muscles, you probably don’t need more than 20, 25 units on each side

[@Laylaa369]

Note to self, just get one and then do it again once it dissolves

[@TelzAll]

How long does it take to wear off

[@nutech1810]

@@TelzAll It will vary from person to person. You can get an MRI to see if it has dissolved. I got fillers and they lasted 10 years. I would personally never use Botox. If I wanted something, it would be dysport.

[@gatoperson97]

@@nutech1810 why do you say that? Im curious is dysport better?

[@stay-c358]

My injector lady told me i only need to get it done once a year, i havent gotten it done yet, wanted to do research

[@charmander1370]

@@nutech1810 Why would you never use botox?

[@KS-wr4vv]

I’m so sorry this happened to you. We do these things spending money to be better versions of ourselves and then something happens that makes us so insecure. I’m so glad you shared this story.

[@denroynicholas5933]

Sadly most people are insecure about their looks and about ageing that’s why they do it. Stay natural 👍

[@lizziestrutt609]

It’s because you went back so many times and got it done too much, I got it done 3 years ago once, my jaw is still smaller then it was, after a whole 3 years, but it has grown a little larger, I’m wanting to go back and get it done again, but I would NEVER go back 3 times a year, that’s just ridiculous, they were clearly just money grabbers and wanted you to spend your money by saying bullshit to you

[@PLAKINA]

you are supposed to go back every 3-5 months (depends when yours wears off) You literally see your muscle movement come back after 3 months lol...

[@jesssc402]

George Not really,muscles won’t hypertrophy right away after it begins to contract

[@setme4ree]

Theyve done studies in animals and they permanently lost parts of the jaw bone, not all of it regenerated. Since then I dont want it done peoples faces look so scary when they over do it. Like the scream mask.

[@emmalin236]

I've always wanted a slimmer jaw and the only solution I saw was injections even though I was scared of getting them. But my friend recommended me to try a lifting band first and see how it works. Surprisingly it worked! Like 2 weeks using it, I could already see my jaw become slimmer. Super glad I gave it a try instead of going straight to injections cause it's all natural!

[@aimandanish9067]

@@emmalin236 How much did you get yours for?

[@fatimaseerat1333]

Btw love the layout of the video. Love how you are just sitting on the floor and talking like talking to a friend 🤗

[@bondenavant]

yes!! thats what i'm going for. I want it to be casual and fun. :))))) glad you love the format too!!!

[@cinthiasmith6517]

Wow, I’m so happy that you’re on the road to recovery. I’m done with Botox myself! My right eye was affected with Ptosis. Personally for me after this experience, I’ve decided that I’m going to continue growing older naturally( I’m 53). It’s not worth all that can possibly happen with Botox. I know that some of the side effects are temporary, but other side effects can be permanent. Thank you for making this video!

[@dfjulesful]

That dermatologist sounds extremely irresponsible

[@SurrealisticSlumbers]

By the way, you looked lovely in your wedding photo. I'm so sorry these side effects happened to you.

[@bondenavant]

Lynx Lefay omg you’re so sweet!! Thank you!!!

[@martaxo1625]

I've had this treatment 5 times so far - none of the side effects you've mentioned ever happened to me. I get smaller doses though - around 15 units on each side but my face used to be way bulkier than yours and my masseters huge. I'm really happy with it.

[@bondenavant]

I'm really glad its been working out for you! just goes to show that botox can affect people so differently! Was your masseter big from teeth grinding??

[@martaxo1625]

@@bondenavantThanks for your reply! No, I've never really had an issue with teeth grinding but was told that my large masseters can be genetic. I used to have really bulky, square jaw and hated it so this treatment has been a blessing for me. Now my face has rounder/softer features and slimmed down, which I'm happy about. Kisses :).

[@jackierishmawy6083]

Marta XO i am terrified now, I had Dysport, like 20 units equivalent to botox, I did it because of severe jaw pain. How long does it take to go away? My face is like hers right now. Squarish, I have never had refined cheeks, anyway, when will this go away.

[@sarahlane1542]

She said it took 3 years

[@praisehonorfaith7293]

How much did the injections cost?

[@elisaeveyen8133]

Holy moly Amy!!! I’m sooo glad you’re okay and feeling confident again now! That is some scary experience! I’ve never heard of this side effect before so thank you for sharing!!

[@bondenavant]

Elisa & Eve Yen thanks for watching my video!! Yes, it’s sooooo crazy. Eeeeekkkkkkk

[@queeniethu]

Yeah I think I have an appreciation for my natural beauty today. I went in for a consultation and was gonna get Kybella + Botox to slim my face . I chickened out and didn’t do anything. Throughout the day I kept checking out my face every time I passed a mirror and I thought I looked very pretty the way I am. 😬 thank you for your video .

[@dariuszexoxo]

kybella is a bad bad thing especially to your kidneys. botox is ok, because it lasts 3 months, after which you need a break to actually rebuild your muscle in order to avoid side effects she had

[@attabanana4709]

Kybella is awful, plus little to no results. And yes, terrible for your kidneys as well. Botox however, by the right injector is amazing.

[@andia8975]

@@attabanana4709 Can you explain why Kybella is bad? I have been considering it for my under

[@cookiedough9501]

Only difference she did it for medical purposes.

[@queeniethu]

@@cookiedough9501 I’m such a liar- I just got this done 2 months ago. Lol. My results were great. Happy

[@sw33tm3]

I went to my dentist for the tmj botox treatment and I enjoy my progress. Dentists go through a lot of training on facial muscles groups and nerves so I trust them more than cosmetic clinics. Since this is a medical condition (tmj), I only want injections in the masseters, not facial contouring (which involves more muscle groups). EDIT: Also people need to understand muscles do shrink over time when not being used to its full potential and the dose needs to be adjusted based on the muscle size. Everyone’s muscle size is different. If you are a small person, then consider start with a smaller dose. Botox blocks the neurotransmitters being released causing muscle not contract (aka paralysis). You want this effect in moderation because you still need the muscles to partially work, so identifying the correct dose for YOUR muscle size is important. The more you inject, the more paralytic effects causing the muscles to shrink giving you that sick/sunken facial look (because when you don’t use your muscles they weaken/shrink over time). As a pharmacist who is very focused on dosing and timing, I started out at 25 units on each side for 2 treatments, and now I’m down to 20 units each side for the last two treatments. I give 6 months in between injections for the Botox proteins to fully washed out of my body and also this gives time for my muscles to regain some mass. I dropped the units because my masseter muscles are not as big as they used to be and there is no need for extra amount of Botox. I communicated this with my dentist and has been working out great for me. I do not look any different facially, I just can’t clench as hard and eat chewy things as well as I used to be.

[@bardigang8005]

Yes! My injector is a dentist but has also studied extensively dermatology and aesthetic nurse training.

[@kandicespecht4939]

My dentist apparently didn't know that my swelling was from my glands, not my masseters. So basically make sure you figure yourself out first. I thought I did, I went to the doctor and a chiropractor, but I should've went to an ENT I guess. And even if they seem to know a lot, doesn't mean they are good at it. Mine injected pretty high for some reason and he's done this a lot. I was his first patient to experience what I did, lucky me.

[@sw33tm3]

@@kandicespecht4939 sorry to hear that… I have been going to a dentist for my Botox for 2 years now and haven’t had issues. He spends a solid minute or 2 first having me flex my masseters while he marking on my jaw. Once he is done then he has me flex the muscles again while injecting. Compared to my experience at a cosmetic clinic previously, the nurse at the cosmetic clinic never took the time to identify my masseter locations she just went for the jawline (even though I told her I just want my jaw muscles to relax not contouring).

[@kandicespecht4939]

@@sw33tm3 thank you for replying. He did have me flex, but didn't mark it and when I came back to address an issue, he said he was trying to make sure he got it and that this was the first time this has happened. He also doesn't understand smile muscles, so I won't be going back to him. Even though I had a side effect, he still wanted to do 10 more on each side. I'm just thankful I didn't go back for that because it did it's job and more with 15 on each side.

[@nataliyakovaleva]

Thank you very much for sharing your story with supportive pictures! People need to know. ❤ You look healthy and radiant now!

[@JustASmalltownGirl10]

6 months post Botox and I don’t think I will ever have my face back. Crying every single night 😢😢😢 please no one do this

[@ObscuredReverie]

Oh no!!! Which parts of your face did you do? What happened? I hope things get better for you.. maybe face yoga could help restrengthen?

[@JustASmalltownGirl10]

@@ObscuredReveriehey, masseter Botox. That was it. 9 months on now and still not as before :( temples are very large now, no cheeks or cheekbones and masseters have grown back somewhat but still rounded or like puffy. Face still seems shorter, much smaller chin for some reason too 😞😞😞 was never informed of any of these risks and I asked for the minimum but they gave me 60 units dysport per side. Holding out that maybe after a year it might get better 😢 have an appointment booked with a maxiofacial specialist in February next year

[@Renxvv]

@@JustASmalltownGirl10 you probably have body image issues, you said your masseter are back, maybe you are not probably used of seeing your natural face anymore

[@annetteredner7258]

I'm so sorry you're going through this

[@ellav9022]

@@JustASmalltownGirl10doesn’t Botox fade after 3-4 months??

[@Blondie727]

I don’t think your jawline was meant to be “v-shaped” which seems to be what most women are trying to get. I like your naturally rounded shape much better-it’s very youthful looking. You’re a very beautiful lady. I’d try to preserve what you already have & not change the structure of your face; it’s perfect.😍👌

[@melissabarnes3975]

I think you should have waited (after the 1st one) just to see how your body metabolized the Botox. He also did say that the results were from a study.

[@kris9722]

i know its her doctor's fault

[@ebocaner]

Christiana Greece doctor’s fault and hers as well. She had a huge amount of Botox injected and then the Ultherapy on top of it? Something that’s known to thin the skin and lessen the fat... not smart at all. I wonder if a doctor recommended this? Sculptra would have been a far better choice ... and having some patience!

[@kris9722]

@@ebocaner i knoww! but even if she asked for it,the doctor should have said no

[@setme4ree]

Erica Bocaner what about microcurrent?

[@elianabonaguro3573]

Erica Bocaner sculptra is not a good idea. It is pretty permanent. What about when the botox grows back? Shave your face? Hyaluronic acid can be dissolved at least when the muscle atrophies or it dissolves naturally in some people.

[@No_Hookshot]

You should ideally only need to get it done once. The teeth grinding at night that contributes to the hyperatrophy needs to be addressed with a good quality night guard from the dentist. The muscles only enlarge if your top and bottom teeth rows are making contact. A night guard corrects that. So.....one botox treatment maximum combined with a proper night guard and being more aware of your daytime grinding habits should be all you need. Just getting the botox treatment without a nightguard is completely counterproductive, and puts more money in the pockets of the plastic surgeons.

[@user-pn6qh7nk5q]

Hi. What would you suggest would be the maximum amount of units per side?

[@mnb8563]

Wow thanks for that! I was naive enough to think I would be throwing out my night guard after this procedure. I don’t think I will bother with it after all it’s too risky.

[@brodydale6088]

The same thing happened to me. I had no idea this was causing it. I never even wanted my jaw treated but the injector recommended it to tighten my jawline. It was the first time I ever did it. And I am very sensitive to botox. I noticed within weeks that my face which is already tiny and slim, had completely shrunk. I was looking more gaunt and thinner as well. Almost unrecognizable. I thought it was related to aging but no, this was weeks after I got botox along my jaw. I even thought my chin was dissolving. There was way more hallowing around my face. I looked like I aged about an extra ten years. I'm so glad I found your video. I will never do this treatment again.

[@JustASmalltownGirl10]

Did it ever go back to normal? Please reply. I’m five months in and it looks terrible

[@brodydale6088]

@@JustASmalltownGirl10 I'm sorry to hear that. It will resolve. . I promise. I recommend chewing chewable candies like starbursts throughout the day to strengthen the muscles. It will recover a lot faster.

[@JustASmalltownGirl10]

@@brodydale6088 I’ll try that. Thank you so much for replying. Couldn’t sleep with anxiety about this crying and staring at pictures of myself :( can’t wait for this to all be over. You’ve given me hope. It’s good to hear from someone who’s been through the same thing and got out the other side. Appreciate it so much really thank you

[@brodydale6088]

@@JustASmalltownGirl10 No worries. Yes just give it time. The chewing will def help and go easy on yourself. Also, If you're very sensitive to the effects of botox, like I am, I also suggest you avoid getting botox around your crowsfeet as well. Honestly this is another area they don't warn you about. That can cause your cheeks to drop and atrophy your temples. Trust me the temporary massater shrinking is still better than having your cheeks and temple drop. So I don't recommend it there either.

[@xMuyLoca]

I've got massatter botox done only once. I've started to have only a mild bruxism due to a stressful time, it wasn't even bad my jaw was not painful or anything but when I asked the doctor about it (aka scammer) she said I should get it, without properly telling me the consequences. It's been 10 months, and my jaw is still not back to the original shape (it's still recovering, hopefully in 2-3 months it'll be back). I did not have any complaints about my jaw shape nor I wanted to change it, i was happy with how my face looked. And my face shape changed drastically. And because of this bad experience I've been counting days to have my old face back. It really ruined my psychology and self-esteem. Imagine someone does something to your face without you needing it, for money, and you suffer for a year because of that. Everyone metobolizes botox differently and it should be told to you by your doctor and they should start with lower doses if its your first time. This aesthetics industry is full of fraudster people, they don't care about your face or your health sometimes, they might not even inform you properly like my case. You are just another customer to them, they just want to make money so they could be telling you all sorts of things to get the procedure done. I literally felt like I was abused by this so-called doctor. Lesson learned the hard way. You should be very careful getting whatever procedure done to you. What I'm saying extends the beyond this industry even in the medical sector, beauty sector etc. Just be careful and make sure you give yourself in the hands of the right people.

[@sarahm3615]

Masseter update? Is it back to normal?

[@jillsmith8444]

Thank you for making this video, its giving me hope that my face will return to normal. My face is ruined by the botox and I look like I have jowls now, Im only 25 and I miss my old face. The botox helped my grinding but it is not worth it at all.

[@TheWanderer328]

Hello, Did you see any improvement since six months ?

[@jillsmith8444]

@@TheWanderer328 yes but it is still not the same!!! but yes significant diff

[@TheWanderer328]

@@jillsmith8444 How many units you got ? Did you get botox or dysport ?

[@stevenlee4736]

i had a similar experience with 1 botox injection to my masseter muscle. my lower cheeks started drooping massively. I have to wait several months for it to fully go away, after my masseter muscle regains it's size. All plastic surgeons say that botox masseter injection WILL NOT CAUSE SAGGING but it does!

[@ellie.khafizova]

hi! did your face go back to normal? i'm at month 6 and no improvement(

[@non_toxicgreen1967]

That sounds so scary girl! I am so happy that you rebounded. Ps the production quality of this video is 👌👌

[@bondenavant]

Non_toxic Green it was!! But it was also a great learning lesson and I’m so glad I went through it. And thanks so much for your kind words about my video!!! 😭🥰❤️ means so much. I try to put a lot of effort into these videos for you guys so they’re high quality and fun to watch!!!

[@chantellguillen3382]

You definitely need to be firm with asking for less amounts vs what most places recommend! I’ve been to 2 different places and both pushed me to do (30-40 units on each side) causing these side effect. The 1-2 times when I was happy w the results was when we only did 15 units on each side/ 2 shots instead of 4 and spaced it out at least 6 months. From now on, I’m NOT listening to them telling me I can do more for longer results… that’s bullshit!

[@janicefleet5672]

JUST to clarify… so you recommend to get 15 units in total both sides… but that 15 spaced out in 2 treatments 6 months apart from each other ??? Just wondering what to ask my derm to do 😅

[@stay-c358]

Shame on your injector, I haven't gotten it yet but when it was suggested to me, she told me I only needed to get it once a year.

[@JinnyAnn]

Hi!!! This was my favorite video loved the edits!! And wow Botox is scary

[@bondenavant]

omggggg that means so much!!! Thanks for watching Jinny!! Yes...trying to get better and improve my edits. I'm slowly getting there. And yes, botox is scary..sigh..i dont think i will ever do botox again...looking forward to seeing you tonight!

[@unicorngirl0369]

Moral of the story: just deal with your emotions. Botox is a mask for our emotions. Emotions are so beautiful.

[@11RIHAM]

If your jawline was instantly responsive to 15 units then maybe you shouldn't went with 30 units. I'm still considering the procedure and I'm grateful that I have found your video, I will definitely use the least amount recommended and wait more than 3 months.

[@ТатьянаРешетникова-ы5у]

Did you do that

[@soomiij]

how did it go

[@11RIHAM]

@@soomiij The doctor told me botox won't work since the my jawline is all bones lol, but I did chin fillers to elongate my face a little

[@soomiij]

@@11RIHAM i heard some people say that chin fillers are annoying because they could feel the filler, is that true? can u share ur experience with it please? i’ve been thinking about getting them too since i realized the problem was not my jaw but my flat chin lol

[@ramona283]

I just had botox injected on my masseter 2 days ago. Im 22 years old with TMJ disorder. I had 25 units done on each side of my cheek. My dermatologist told me to come back after a year. She recommends once a year of botox injection. Will update here later the effects. So far, I havent seen slimming effect. And my face still feels a little tender. But its only been two days since injected.

[@cattmeoww6134]

wait for your updates. im panning to inject botox too

[@gingerespinoza5015]

I did the same thing, and the back of my jaw disappeared and looked weird! So I started chewing gum and its slowly coming back--ill never do it again.

[@romagreen8050]

did it get completely normal now? will it be normal in 6 months?

[@vguerrero3999]

How long did it take to recover from the injections?

[@kardelenyavuz5038]

Hi did ıt Back to normal ?

[@devongoesdutch]

Amy, you've saved me again! I was thinking about doing this and had no idea that could be a side effect. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@bondenavant]

Dev G i wish more people talked about the side effects of Botox. All you ever hear are the good things! Anyways, im so glad you found this video helpful!! We’re you thinking of doing this for facial contouring or teeth grinding or both?

[@devongoesdutch]

@@bondenavant Both but honestly, I wouldn't have thought about doing it if it weren't for the aesthetic change. My husband has a great dentist - Dr. Hirschinger in Beverly Hills - who does mouth guards for TMJ and a surprising side effect was it helps with swelling. I might have to get one! Have you thought about doing a video on how anxiety affects your face? I just learned it can cause fine lines around the lips and now I have anxiety about that. Ugh the mid-30s are like a worse version of puberty!

[@bondenavant]

Haha so true about mid 30s. It’s like this whole face shift all over again. I know anxiety for sure has affected my face. Now that I take CBD daily for anxiety, my face is smoother and I look and feel brighter and more youthful.. less stress and inflammation I think.

[@1gamz]

My dentist said once a year is okay

[@kgra6803]

@@bondenavant what is CBD for anxiety and is it prescription or where do you buy it? Also, do you still get injections now?

[@CrayBeauty25]

Thanks for the video! Love that u talk about the downsides of this. However can you pls in the future lower the effect sounds they are so loud compared to your talking.

[@bondenavant]

LinneaK ohhh ok!

[@ellekay852]

Omg this is exactly what happened to me!!!! My face literally looked identical to the way yours looked. So happy to see you looking healthy and gorgeous! I had the treatment done two years ago and my face is slowly recovering as well (thank God). This is not something that just “wears off” after a few months.

[@luce7380]

Yeah took me 3 years to get most of my muscle back..

[@ellekay852]

@K Υ I can’t remember exactly but it was half the recommended dose. Very small amount

[@tatanyagraham7348]

Did you only have it done once and this happend?

[@ellekay852]

@@tatanyagraham7348 yes and very few units. The Dr. Gave me 1/4 of normal dose. I didn’t have large masseters to start with, I really wasn’t a good candidate.

[@Mum2cuties]

I only had it done once and regret it so much. So ageing, 4 yrs later still lacking muscle and look so much older.

[@ThaiWithSarah]

I am totally in the same situation. You were told to do it three times a year. I was told by one doctor in Bangkok to do it every month and I did that for 3 months. What shocked me was the crazy change of my skin (around the cheeks and jaws). It became so saggy and I never realized it was because of the jawline botox treatments (that were overdone). Lesson learned and as I am just waiting for it to wear off and in the meantime, I would need a treatment to tighten my skin. Thank you for the video! P.S. I originally did it for my teeth grinding problem for years and started to like the effect of the oval shape of my face. Now I need to find other ways to relax my jaws at night time without botox 😅

[@adritakhanom7567]

Have you found another way? Because of teeth grinding i got serious saggy jaw.. what to do now?

[@yoloyolo9836]

I looked like a zombie when the Botox kicked in really bad 2-3 months after injection… I don’t know if I have recovered much at 4 months now but I will update again 6 months and 1 year. Thank u for the hope that I can go back ❤

[@sarahm3615]

I'm in the same boat as you! I'm honestly thinking about using fillers to correct the hollowing :(

[@Carine4444]

How is it now and how many units did you get? ❤

[@Chahlie]

I had a hideous brow experience (after a very good one). Don't do it ladies. Just don't. Spend your money on a new lipstick and quality time with friends- if you have no friends go out and make some. Enjoy your life.

[@dynamitesmilesdentistry8413]

I’m glad you’re looking like your normal self and gained function back. Botox can be a great treatment for severe bruxism but, yes, it is a tender balance and risks are always present. I hope you are protecting your teeth with a proper night guard. Most dentists can make custom guards to protect your teeth AND your TMJ. Some know more than others so ask your dentist or look online for dentists who treat TMJ. Best of luck! Dr Heday, DDS

[@rhondas3017]

I now have a mouth guard for my clenching, but after 2 months my face has hollowed and I look gaunt. I came here wondering if my masseter muscle atrophy has caused it. My dentist said my face shape wouldn’t change. I asked him to take a before pic and see if after my next appt. If it changed. I have the answer. It did. I wonder why he acted like he never heard of such a thing.

[@dynamitesmilesdentistry8413]

@@rhondas3017 That’s interesting. I have never seen that either. I would definitely speak to a facial plastic surgeon to assure your muscles are doing ok. It’s not normal for muscles to change by wearing guard over a few weeks, so something else might be going on. Best of luck and I hope everything works out.

[@susanlo6356]

This is actually very common and I am glad you brought this to light. I am not sure if it's mainly on the Asian face, but my Korean hairstylist and a Vietnamese injector both had the same experience with jowling after getting Botox. They said they now avoid Botox in their masseters because its not worth it. However I do think the amount of jaw reduction in yourself was quite an extreme case. Frankly, I would rather have a wide and youthful jawline rather than a slim jawline with slight jowling. Trust me, it ages you and it will drive you nuts! This is coming from women in their 30's. Please be careful.. injections can be a quick fix but you don't want to go down the rabbit hole.

[@gigikimmie]

Did both of their faces recover from the jowling?

[@susanlo6356]

@@gigikimmie yes, definitely the injector recovered. I believe my hairstylist doesn't have jowling anymore.. but she has a bit of loose skin in the area. Might just be genetic. 🤷‍♀️

[@bardigang8005]

Yeah im hoping i dont have to continue with the jaw botox as i get older and as the facial fat on my face fades. I have very strong jaw muscles so i dont have any worries about them growing back.

[@versacegang4140]

Yes I got the same and deep nasolabial folds and my skin looked like a 60 year old in my early 20s. I’m happy having a wider face than unsupported skin

[@jessicaplace6753]

@@versacegang4140 did you Mrs go back to normal?

[@robyn1128]

Thanks for sharing your experience. What a scary thing to go through. Thank you for your honesty and I'm glad you're feeling better. ♥️ Btw, I love the style of this video. I feel like I'm sitting listening to a friend. ♥️♥️♥️

[@bondenavant]

Robyn 112 yesss!! That’s totally what I’m going for!! :)) just me hanging out with all of my friends talking beauty. Xoxox thanks so much for watching my video and supporting me. Means the world to me.

[@robyn1128]

bondenavant you're welcome 😊

[@andreeah1453]

I had done this with more units and with less..I once became really slim and didnt like the efect so I cgewed gum for a couple of weeks and got more volume in my face..I think the secret is ,just use the minimum amount required,It wont last as long,but the results are great from the start..I dont even use masseter botox,since it is stronger,I get regular botox you would use on the forehead ,and it still works perfectly fine

[@facebyjess3187]

omg I would've had no idea this could happen. I thought u were going to say u couldn't move your jaw anymore lol. happy its gone back to normal, loved the style of this vid too xx

[@SpiceRackProductions]

LOL --so I'm coming back to this video because I remember watching this before I got botox for TMD in my masseter muscles. I decided to do it anyway because my TMD is intense. Because of this video, I decided to cautiously do ONE treatment, just 20 units on both sides......... Ahem, after three months, my masseters shrunk A LOT, and I looked very egg-headish. Thankfully because I only got one treatment, I rebounded fairly quickly. Anyway, I guess I'm just here to say I should have LISTENED!!! 😩😂

[@stephanieott668]

How long did it take for you to improve?

[@martaxo1625]

@@stephanieott668 it normally takes around 3-4 months, sometimes 6 months, rarely 1 year.

[@KimMcLaughlin]

Thank you for posting this (that you've rebounded after one treatment) i am two months in and have smile asymetry (ugh) and now the muscles have atrophied too much. I did it bc I can't get in to see a dentist till Feb of 2022 (covid), so it's so comforting to know it corrected for you.

[@kandicespecht4939]

@@KimMcLaughlin did things turn out for you yet? Did you get any volume and your smile back?

[@KimMcLaughlin]

@@kandicespecht4939 hi Kandice -yes it did!! Shortly after I posted that comment, so somewhere between 2.5 and 3 months I was 100% back to normal. It happened quite quickly too. Ditto for the volume. If you've had this happen, don't worry - it really does wear off, thank goodness.

[@Hanamel85]

It’s ecxactly what i have experienced 3months after jawline injection. I was really unconfident but 7months after, my face bounced back 80% of the original, i am now happy than ever. I won’t do it again. big hollow, look really ugly and low energy!!!’

[@ss-fb4do]

I did mine 3 months ago but I see that one side is wearing off the right side isn't wearing off yet did that happen to u too?

[@sigridlarsson8491]

Omg thank you so much for sharing this🙌🏼🙌🏼 I’ve been thinking about getting this procedure done for a while, but I will definitely tread more carefully now that I know this!

[@bondenavant]

Sigrid Larsson everyone reacts differently, so this may not happen to you, but I’m so glad you’re treading cautiously becaus I would hate for this to happen to anyone else!!!! Ps. Thanks for watching my video! Means so much to me!!!!!

[@ТатьянаРешетникова-ы5у]

Hi did you do this

[@MangoeCos]

Oh my gosh, this is what's happening to me and I didn't realize!! Thank you for posting this

[@uudd1193]

The sound effects are so annoying

[@aprilhorn270]

I think the sound effects are cute!! Nice editing. I enjoyed it

[@QueenBeeDigital]

Yes, I'm wearing bluetooth and it was killing my ears. Not cool.

[@lllxo4027]

This happened to me and it has destroyed my face. My injected put 35 units in each side first time . When your in your late 40s and this happens it is so much worse. Been 6 months and it’s still horrible . I just hope it will go back to normal. I feel so so horrible and also avoid most social engagements. I was suggested this to give my a lift Ing effect which was completely the opposite. I’m shocked that an experienced injector would even suggest this to a person who is in their 40s and looking for a more lifted look. Blown away actually …

[@hoangyen5659]

How is your face now? Is it getting any better?

[@babymamaz9871]

Same here I got 16units each side my masseters were big n 3 weeks later my face looks worst I look more square n older i like my be4 face better 😥 im so sad. Im 44 n like you mayb it will never be same again 😢😥

[@babymamaz9871]

How are u now

[@lllxo4027]

It has gotten better but it’s still not like it was before. I’m hoping it will keep getting stronger.

[@miya8198]

@@lllxo4027 We have to grow back the muscle. It's like working out. I've been eating lots of chewy protein like chicken and meats to grow the muscle back. It seems to be working. I also heard "mastic gum" is better than chewing gum to build the muscle. So I'm going to try that. I hope it will go back to normal soon for you.

[@AN-uf5vg]

This is exactly what had happened to me. I’m a guy and I completely lost my jawline, my face became so thin it was scary. I had no idea the effects could be so dramatic. Fortunately it’s slowly recovering but it’s going to take some time and maybe some gum

[@audrey_023]

How many units did u take?

[@AN-uf5vg]

@@audrey_023 believe it was 25 per side

[@bernhard9902]

@@AN-uf5vgdid you also do it 3 times per year? I got 25u/side too few days ago, it was my first time I’m kinda worried now:(

[@katherinevasquez5719]

How many sessions?

[@hareemhasan2665]

@@bernhard9902hi! i wanted to know how your results have been since it’s been 10 months now ☺️

[@atlassa6376]

this is happening to me. Im 26 and now my face is SAGGING after botox. I always had full cheeks but now theyre really pulling downwards after this procedure, which has been life-changing for the pain/swelling associated with grinding but wreaking havoc on the quality of my skin :( :( :( dont know what to do

[@sarahm3615]

Masseter update? Did skin sagging improve? Is your face still thin?

[@LaVivaBeauty]

I always heard you only need to repeat masseter botox once a year because results last longer. So I think it was just too much in a short period of time.

[@youtubemom497]

omg thank you so much for sharing! I was thinking of having this procedure. You’re absolutely gorgeous btw!

[@xoxo5311]

I have TMD and my dentist said I should get Botox as treatment but am afraid the Botox will further ruin aesthetics of my jaw.

[@Jessicachanxo]

The first time I got 25 units each side ..It lasted 4-5 months and my jaw was slimmer ! I loved it. I think my muscle is super big and I clench when I’m sleeping. I got another 30 units each side today.. I’m praying I don’t get the same side affect as you did

[@martaxo1625]

how are your results after 1 month then? :)

[@Jessicachanxo]

@@martaxo1625 it’s fine so far! No pain or side effects like this

[@angg4144]

How long does it take for results to show? On my 7th week and see nothing. Also, did it cause a double chin to develop for you? My chin appears to have one now :(

[@martaxo1625]

@@angg4144 why did you have it done? Is it because of bruxism or because of aesthetics? If the latter, then maybe it is just your jaw bone structure and that can't be changed with this treatment. And no, it has never caused a double chin for me.

[@nishthajain7331]

Hey, how's it looking now? Would you recommend it?

[@dayadiaz4872]

Omg this happened to me … I hope it will get back as how it was 😢

[@highvalue1195]

This is crazy! I get Botox all the time in my jaw muscle and I never had this issue. Every 4 months. I also took anavar when I was young and dumb. I feel like my face changed and Botox has given me my feminine face again. Maybe it just depends on the person. Thanks for the video though 👏🏼

[@uTryIt]

Thank you for sharing your experience! So sorry and it's horrible what you went through? 🥺 I am glad that you are okay now! Didn't know Botox can have such crazy side effects!

[@bondenavant]

Amy Tong thanks for watching my video!! I’m glad botox isn’t permanent. Eeek! Botox is scary... have you ever tried it?!

[@uTryIt]

@@bondenavant It is super scary! I tried it on my forehead before my wedding years ago. So true, glad that Botox is not permanent! Gotta think twice about certain cosmetic procedures! :)

[@bondenavant]

Were you happy with the results?!

[@uTryIt]

@@bondenavant I was happy, overall. I wished it would last a bit longer. After watching your video, I guess it's a good thing that it didn't last that long! 😅

[@bardigang8005]

I think it really depends on peoples bone structure and fat deposits when it comes to botox. Ive been getting botox in my law for almost 2 years now and dont have any problems besides slight facial slimming. It has really changed my life when it comes to pain. I think its important to find someone that knows a lot about the facial structure like a plastic surgeon to assess how much someone needs or if they need it and what the effects will be.

[@bardigang8005]

Also id like to add that when i get botox i dont get enough to complete paralyze the muscle. Theirs still some movement and strength so the muscle doesn’t completely atrophy.

[@robyn9513]

Oh what a nightmare! I’m so sorry but relieved that your face got better 😢

[@kd2533]

Only took one treatment for this to happen to me. My well meaning dentist did conservative dose each side. My face slimmed a lot and then my mid cheek sagged and atrophied at 2 month mark. My derm (a respected doctor here on KZbin) saw me and said the volume loss from jaw botox is aging. I'm nearly 40, you need all the volume you have, not less. It does you no favour to look gaunt. So I won't be repeating it. I also find chewing chewy food quite tiring. Derm described it as a loss of scaffolding. Shame because the grinding relief is amazing. Live and learn. Lucky I have a derm who recognises botox volume loss in this area is undesirable.

[@emiliapentti7894]

Hi, did this get better with time?

[@kd2533]

@@emiliapentti7894 yes, I'm now about 7 months post masseter botox and I am almost back to normal.

[@carolv437]

Wow after one time!? I have tmj issues, tension headaches and teething grinding (cracked 2 teeth so far). I want to do Botox but nervous about it and especially upon hearing this side effect. I’m 37 so closer to 40 as well.

[@EastmanEditing]

@@carolv437 Did you ever end up getting it?

[@lorencem.7484]

Hello dear :)) omg those side effects were kinda scary but thank you for sharing your story, I was about to do some Botox for my masseter muscles/jawline too. I’m happy to hear that your muscles are coming back stronger and built it back as before now ❤️ Hm... also I was wondering ..the Botox that you used ...was it the Botox- Botulinum toxin type A or did you use another type of Botox for masseter muscles ? Thank you and you have such a pretty smile 😊

[@tadasrirathung9492]

I am going through what you are talking about. I started to wonder why my face hanging down like a bull dog, I did jaw Botox 3 times within half year! Now I am chewing gums and all to make my facial muscle returns. Hope I have happy ending like yours

[@martaxo1625]

was it done by the same provider? steer clear of him.

[@tadasrirathung9492]

@@martaxo1625 yes ‘ no more seeing this doc

[@miya8198]

Hi how is it now? Did it go back to normal with chewing gum?

[@tadasrirathung9492]

@@miya8198 No, I got saggy skin after that. I had to get facelift. Botox cant be used anywhere except upper face.

[@italianlessonsnyc1176]

Yes it grew back. I chewed gum for 6-7 months. 2-3 gums on each side for several hours

[@diakim753]

at first i loved my results but afterwards, i noticed my skin sagging and fat gathering in my chin area.

[@angg4144]

How long does it take for results to show? I'm on my 7th week and see nothing. Btw, I also see double chin fat growing

[@kmedado]

@@angg4144 you got Botox on your masseter as well? How many units each? Was it also your first time?

[@candirockstar135]

Happened to me too

[@carlaweaver1629]

Yes! This is happening to me now & it’s so depressing. I look like a different person.

[@kimberleypichette2613]

@@carlaweaver1629 Same here. Very depressing. I don't recognize myself anymore.

[@alisaa3999]

Did it once and never again. Same thing happened to me as far as the look of a saggy square shape towards the bottom. I never went back to the doctor. It aged me 10 years but luckily it wore off and I was back to normal after almost a year.

[@odettg9106]

How scary u had to go threw that thanks to telling your story because it's so true sometimes we get so attached that we want more and then we dont know what could happen to us..

[@annedr0id]

i get it mainly for my clenching at night which gave me really horrible tension headaches, so i was worried a bit starting this video, but i usually only get it again when i feel the headaches come back. i'm sorry it gave you such trouble though, i never noticed any face shape changes in myself since my cheeks are pretty chubby, but i'll keep an eye out. I'm sure you've gotten loads of comments though about everyone's individual experience. good to know not to overdo it though!

[@TracyJoy]

❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing your story. It needs to be heard and made aware that negative side effects can happen with any type of injectable even if it is deemed “safe”. The first time I got Botox was my forehead and crows feet... 23 units total (not very much). I went to a very reputable doctor (done injectables for over 25+ years) and company. I had horrible headaches for 10 days and went to urgent care because they were so bad ( couldn’t work and stayed in bed... I felt like my head was being crushed) but urgent care really couldn’t do anything for me. So few cases of negative effects have been reported. They think it was an allergic reaction or triggered a migraine which I don’t have a history of ever having and I’m healthy (I take no medicine only vitamins). It is very rare to have a negative reaction to botox and it is not reversible so I had to wait it out. 😢😫 I did love the results after the headaches were gone. I was told by urgent care doctor I could have migraine like flare ups later on in the future due to what had happened.... “trama”. I need to stay away from Botox. I know there are less strong injectables out on the market that claim to have the same results as Botox like Dysport. Just because “everybody” is doing it doesn’t mean you have too try it. Do your research before getting any procedure done. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Straingelove]

Try retin A instead. Sorry this happened to you.

[@butl6028]

it’s not rare

[@jellilang]

Hey bondenavant, I’m not sure if you’re going to see this comment but it is worth knowing that if you were using CBD cosmetics products at the same time that may have contributed to the slower metabolism of the Botox in your masseter muscle. I didn’t see anyone mention it here in the comments but astheticians have reported that CBD in cosmetics is making their patients Botox last longer and that may have been the case for you. Either way I’m glad to see you’re recovered and well :)

[@xMuyLoca]

@jellilang hi there, how do you know that cbd products interferes with botox, what is the explanation about it? I sometimes use cbd products so I might have to quit..

[@hmm101alot]

This was so informative 🙌 definitely a PSA. Loved your sense of humour here too

[@bondenavant]

hmm101alot Lol thanks

[@claudiacastillo5898]

I did this procedure once. But the plastic surgeon suggested that I has 50 units in my masseter muscle every month for 3 months due to bruxism. Now I am thinking that was too much... By the time my second appointment came around the doctor had some health issues and had to postpone everything for two months. I ended up forgetting to go back and follow up the treatment. Now I an realizing I was really lucky that things happened the way they did.

[@sarahm3615]

Did your masseters return to normal? How long after the 50 units (each side) did you see it going back to normal?

[@aw4724]

I got really sick with a health issue that I've had for 3 years now after about 5 bad experiences with fillers and Botox collectively. Symptoms were dramatically changed, and frequent periods that were otherwise regular my whole life, that came on within a day of injections, though I wasn't due for 2 more weeks. Seizures was another symptom, in addition to the severest of migraines, hallucinating, insomnia, vision loss, short term memory loss, and clinical level panic attacks. All happened within 24 hours of injections each time. Doctors and nurses excused it all away as me being extraordinarily sensitive, that my reactions were rare, and it would subside. Because these white coats have SO MUCH undeserved power, I actually felt like I was insane for connecting the symptoms with injections. Finally, after I was already sick, a doctor told me she feels confident that all the injections I had was the biggest trouble maker for my health issue considering her experience with other patients. I am so painfully embarrassed that I ever fell for it all. That vanity got the best of me to the point where I'd inject a mystery formula into my FACE. How disgusting that The Joneses have done this to our collective psyche. I'm so mad at myself. LED light therapy, pro facials and giant salads stimulate a TON of collagen and elastin. You don't need injectables. I've proven this to myself now.

[@TheChristineHuang]

so excited that you decided to start a youtube channel! always loved your instagram stories and love seeing these longer videos from you. i totally didn't know this was a thing that people did and found it super interesting, thanks for sharing your story!!

[@bondenavant]

Christine Huang thank you so much for your continued support 😭🥰 it means so much to me. And I’m so glad you’re enjoying my KZbin channel! Any topics you want me to cover? Lmk xoxoxoxooxxoox

[@TheChristineHuang]

@@bondenavant I'd love to see a morning and nighttime skincare routine video, always love seeing what people are using 😊

[@bondenavant]

Okay!! I can do that! Great idea. Thanks!!

[@christinrmalaay]

It has something to do with your facial bone structure . The effect you have is the effect that we want to achieve.

[@Mich-s3h]

If you grind your teeth while you are young you won't see what slowing happens when you get older. I wish I would have known a long time ago about botox for the jaw so my teeth grinding didn't destroy my teeth. Now I am in the process of teeth restoration, which is very expensive.I don't mind the side effect of jaw slimming, I don't look gaunt. So you have to weigh if you want to slowing destroy your teeth or get the botox to avoid that from happening from years of teeth grinding. Also get a night guard, it's helps.

[@kateb2643]

You should get a night guard from your dentist and ask if they see any teeth that need to be rebuilt. I ground my teeth until I'd entirely worn the enamel off some of them. Glad you're okay!

[@TaniaYapa-s4k]

My face ruined after masster botox. I look much older now

[@lainy8742]

That was scary experience! Thanks for sharing.

[@gaukharkazybek7114]

You did too much Botox, every 4 months is too much.

[@quidproquo82]

I went through a similar experience where I totally went overboard. You have to be conservative with this or you will start to look crazy. The good thing is that it almost always comes back to normal when the muscle activity starts to recover.

[@romagreen8050]

did it get back to normal in 6 months??

[@romagreen8050]

Do yours go back to normal ? like your pre- botoxed state ? I am so worried

[@kardelenyavuz5038]

Did ıt Back to normal?

[@Irish.liquorice]

😮

[@jessicaplace6753]

Did it go back to normal?

[@cq1026]

I’m so sorry this happened to you. I'm surprised that it actually took so long to get your original face shape back! All plastic surgeons told me that Botox will wear off in a few months so it should be a fast recovery. Much worse than I thought.

[@startrooper1619]

No it will not if you have done it multiple times.

[@minju3492]

I got masseter botox and it ruined the contour in my face. My face is fatter as a result after the botox wore off. The botox actually made me look worse

[@bluetower1463]

Thank you for sharing. I am thinking about having botox for my TMJ.

[@susannesonnenschein2878]

Same with me. Is it gone off in your case now ? I have allready passed two month . I can´t wait to get over it...Please anser my request...

[@katemelly5368]

@@susannesonnenschein2878 did it improve for you??

[@kimberlyhanami]

This video actually motivated me to get it done though. I always thought it doesn’t work well in the Masseter Muscle, because I couldn’t find any before and after pictures with significant changes. But I was literally shooked when you showed the after pictures. I mean yes your face really looked too slim, but I didn’t know that Botox can have such a huge impact!! I guess I will get it done but without overdoing it

[@demoniczek27]

Thanks for this video. My dentist told me to get some botox, cuz I cannot have veneers on my teeth because of grinding and clenching. But I'm a male and if I lose my jaw it ain't gonna look good. Jawline fillers may help, but I don't wanna have a bucket of filler injected in my face afterwards.

[@littlebeebs1]

You’re so gorgeous! Love your hair ! Great video! Thank you 😊

[@Alexandra-dd1su]

Wouldn't call it side effects, nothing 'side' about it, very straightforward overuse. So sorry it has happened to you. I have (had) visible hypertrophy (also, slight assymetry), always ask lowest working amount of units possible, and can go up to 1.5 years after an injection. Maybe more, just haven't tried! Muscle gets slightly bigger(only up to me and my doc to notice), but never goes full on back, never feels as strong. Pretty sure it will never return to the beginning state even if I choose to never use botox ever again as I've also gone through brackets+treatment for a smoother jaw action😂 Highly recommend trying it to anyone whose problems go beyond appearance.

[@Alexandra-dd1su]

+started in 2014, so a pretty good run. It was not popular in western world and almost unknown in my country back then, I saw it somewhere on the Korean cites (only option offered to me before was a traumatic operation erghh) and was the first masseter baby for my doctor haha😬 As I age, it does not “help” me age more, on the opposite, with grinding and extra tension it could be much worse.

[@Shendue]

@@Alexandra-dd1su How many units per side did you get injected?

[@user-vf4ct5fy7h]

It is true!! I had the same! cannot wait for it to go away. I wish the dr would have told me begore. It also accentuated my jowls. Which I HAVEN'T HAD BEFORE! Just don't get.

[@ByMeganVWest]

I started with 8 units on each side to be conservative so it’s interesting he thinks he was conservative with your treatment!

[@rissahere]

I went to get a consult and she was saying she would use 24 units on my whole face. 15 units seems like a lot.

[@rosauraruiz05]

Hello ,how where your results?

[@ByMeganVWest]

Marissa Yvonne that does seem like quite a bit. I have yet to go back it worked so well with 8

[@ByMeganVWest]

Rosaura Ruiz have yet to go back. 8 worked well- 16 units total

[@rosauraruiz05]

@@ByMeganVWest thank you so much for your answer

[@aaaaaa-hd7zp]

Wow thanks for sharing this. I had 20 units on each side to masseter once and this was enough to make my jowls and marionette lines sag. I looked 10 years older. I was very miserable. I had the Profound procedure done (which was very expensive for me) but it did helped

[@nikkia8259]

What is the profound procedure?

[@aaaaaa-hd7zp]

@@nikkia8259 Profound is radiofrequency (RF) microneedling for face and body

[@ss-fs3fm]

To echo another commenter, the results you achieved are actually desired by many. People pay to get that same “ruined” result you got as a goal. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I am glad you are looking the way you want to again. Teeth grinding is terrible though. Those headaches yikes.

[@havad3938]

Sorry you went through this. I just got a cream which uses argirene, apparently a topical Botox. And after seeing another video, I will never use it. Botox paralyzes, not relaxes like some people think.

[@ikr2377]

What brand is that cream? Please give us more Info on that cream. I try to find it

[@GabbyRocio]

Good to know. I wanted to get this for my jaw clenching/headaches. I wasn't planning on getting it done more than once a year though.

[@HayGurlHay]

First of all, I'm really sorry this happened to you! The person who administered the injection should have told you to take a break much earlier than they did. Masseter injections should not be given regularly.. they last quite a long time. This is the result of a clinic or doctor not caring so much about your results or health, but $$$$$$. A professional wouldn't have let this happen.

[@XxxX-wx3er]

The more you try to improve your skin the more you ruin it. All you can do is keep it simple and basic.

[@ariannahipps4717]

Some ppl get it as a treatment for tmj, trust we don't want to if other methods worked, but the pain is too much and botox does help for some ppl

[@tanyamcdougall6900]

Actually ,most people doing botox in he masseter for tmj are doing it to relieve pain not look better ! Botox in the masseter should not be given to slim the face ! Also my facial surgeon told me that they had to space out the treatments as much as possible or it could end up not working anymore, also why would a dermatologist do this ,that is totally crazy !!dermatologist take care of skin not facial muscles!! As for being glad you have bad teeth grinding just keep in mind that with time ,severe teeth grinding can damage your articulations to a point of no return and that will lead to lockjaw ,severe pain and trouble eating and swallowing !! But with all that said happy your face is back to normal 😅 !! Just make sure if u do need anyone to treat your jaw to see an actual maxillofacial doctor or surgeon they will actually try to solve the problem instead of making you pay for treatments while filling their pockets !

[@Moi_81]

I had the same result. I had it done in my jaw for my tmj. Helped with the pain but made me look gaunt and old. I did two treatments nine months apart per the protocol. Only recently may face is looking normal. Did my shots in 2019.

[@geminiflower]

Glad you’re doing better! What did you do to build up your muscles?

[@Moi_81]

@@geminiflower TBH I didn’t really do anything. But need to. I am not 100%. I did find some myofacial exercises and bought this jaw exerciser called Jawzrsize. I just need to do it.

[@xMuyLoca]

@@Moi_81 hey! So how long did it take your face to come to its normal form? Its been almost 7 months for me and my original shape still has not returned and am still waiting….

[@sarahm3615]

@@xMuyLoca masseter update? Did yours return to normal?

[@xMuyLoca]

@@sarahm3615 after all this time still not exactly as before. I still wish I never went to that clinic after almost 2 years.. For my case though, I have a small face structure and it had a higher impact I think, I wasn’t in need of slimming to begin with.

[@jonaxberg67]

This is not a problem with Botox. Yes, atrophy of the muscles do occur. It sounds like over treatment which is not inherent with neuromodulators, but the injector. Treating masseters for TMJ dysfunctionis great treatment, if performed properly. This case may be more understandable if we knew the dosages administered. Sorry to hear the bad experience. You are lovely!

[@Shendue]

There were people experiencing similar issues, or worse, with just one session and a few units. It seems to be highly subjective. Just in the comments you can see many people that had side effects. Also, there are multiple clinical trials that proved that bone loss occur when injecting botox in the masseters.