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Botox® Injections

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Botox is easily the most popular injectable cosmetic in the world. Millions of people use it annually to erase dynamic fine lines and wrinkles and to proactively stave off more advanced facial aging. Surprisingly, however, Botox is also highly valued for its functional benefits. When used at the jawline, this potent, purified protein even has the ability to alleviate jaw pain. If you suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder or simply want a quick, non-surgical way to refresh your looks, Botox could be the perfect solution for you.

Who Can Benefit From an Injectable Neurotoxin?

Botox is easily the most popular injectable cosmetic in the world. Millions of people use it annually to erase dynamic fine lines and wrinkles and to proactively stave off more advanced facial aging. Surprisingly, however, Botox is also highly valued for its functional benefits. When used at the jawline, this potent, purified protein even has the ability to alleviate jaw pain. If you suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder or simply want a quick, non-surgical way to refresh your looks, Botox could be the perfect solution for you.

Why Are Botox Fillers Good for Your Jaw Pain?

If you've been dealing with the persistent pain and frustration that TMJ disorder causes, now is the time to start searching for "Botox near me." It may be that you haven't been formally diagnosed with TMJ but have a lifelong tendency to clench your jaw or grind your teeth whenever you're distressed. Clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth can leave your lower face aching. It can also lead to severe tension headaches, neck pain, and even debilitating migraine headaches. More importantly, it expedites the wear of natural tooth structures. Subjecting your teeth to the constant pressure of a clenched jaw and tooth grinding can create tiny cracks and stress fractures that allow harmful, decay-causing bacteria in.

Botox can prevent these actions by temporarily immobilizing the masseter muscles. This will minimize jaw contraction so that unconsciously clenching your jaw in harmful ways won't occur. You'll still be able to talk and chew just as you normally would, but you won't be causing yourself constant jaw pain or diminishing your oral health.

How Botox Fillers Eliminate Dynamic Wrinkles

Dynamic wrinkles are motion-related creases that form at the brow and around the eyes. Years of repetitive facial movements such as frowning, furrowing the brow, laughing, or smiling can cause the smooth layer of collagen that supports and defines your skin to crack. These cracks visibly manifest as wrinkles whenever your facial muscles are again engaged. One of the defining characteristics of dynamic wrinkles is that they instantly disappear as soon as the expressive muscles that have caused them are relaxed.

Botox fillers have the power to temporarily immobilize the very muscles that reveal cracked collagen. With just several quick injections, your collagen layer will maintain a smooth, unblemished appearance no matter how much you laugh, frown, or smile. This will keep your face free of dynamic creases, and looking youthful and fresh.

When Should I Get Another Injection?

Whether used for their cosmetic or functional benefits, Botox fillers last approximately three to six months and can be safely repeated as their effects wear off.