Botox, a drug that has been used for 35 years in the treatment of neurological diseases and for 25 years in the treatment of skin wrinkles and has no known side effects, offers solutions not only to wrinkle problems, but also to both functional and aesthetic problems of people by weakening the strength of some muscles under the expertise of physicians. Re-emerging in the Oral and Dental Health Week we are in these days; Gummy Smile Botox and Masseter Botox are two important treatments that concern people’s oral and dental health problems and also contribute to the issue in terms of aesthetics.
Gummy Smile Botox primarily prevents the problem of excessive appearance of the gums, while Masseter Botox prevents the problem of clenching and the square-looking jaw problem caused by this problem. I can convey the basic details of both treatments as follows…
What does smile design mean?
Gummy Smile means that the distance between the gum and the lip line is wide when the person is talking or laughing, so the gums are seen more than normal when smiling. In the ‘Gummy Smile Botox’ treatment to be applied in this case, the muscles to be injected are determined according to the visible part and direction of the gingiva between the upper lip and the tooth, and the visibility of the existing gingival level is interfered with by botoxing the points determined in this area with fine-tipped needles. In other words, with this application, less visible gums are obtained by weakening the function of the muscles that pull the lips upwards.
Before the application, no pain is felt as anesthetic cream will be applied to the relevant area. The duration of the procedure is about 5 minutes and it is possible to return to daily life immediately. The control period in this application is 15 days. The permanence of the Botox procedure is between 4-6 months. We recommend that you repeat the treatment at the end of this period for the effect to continue.
Why should it be a physician practice?
Botox is a drug that has been used in the treatment of neurological diseases for 35 years and in the treatment of skin wrinkles for 25 years and has no known side effects. Botox applied in the treatment of Gummy Smile does not have any side effects in this sense. However, if it is applied to the right points by an experienced physician, the facial muscles related to chewing or speaking will not be affected and the functions of these muscles will not be impaired. As with all botox procedures, the only authorized person to treat gingival smile (Gummy Smile) with botox is the physician. Please note that the risk of complications will increase in non-physician applications.
Who can not apply Gummy Smile Botox?
It should not be applied to pregnant and lactating women, those with skin infections in the areas to be applied, cancer patients, those with bleeding disorders and muscle diseases, advanced psychiatric disorders, and in cases where blood thinners should be used. Apart from this, every patient, male or female, who has a gum smile (Gummy Smile) complaint can be treated with botox.
On the other hand, Gummy Smile can be caused by tooth, gum, short upper lip structure and skeletal problems, apart from muscle problems. Therefore, sometimes solutions may be gingival shortening and some jaw surgeries or dentistry applications. As a physician, we examine the patient and guide him/her in the appropriate treatment method.
Treatment that puts an end to clenching and thins the face: Masseter Botox
We refer to the chewing muscles on both sides of our jaw as ‘Masseter’ in the medical literature, and the growth of these muscles as a result of chewing hard things or the stress-induced clenching movement, especially at night, can change the face shape of the person from oval to square.
Masseter Botox is injected into the chewing muscle. The aim here is to weaken and shrink the muscle. Thanks to the botox injected into the masseter muscle, since the muscle cannot contract as strongly as before, it cannot be expanded and its volume decreases over time. As a result, round and square face shapes can be transformed into triangle, oval or heart shape by thinning. Thus, it may be possible to obtain a more prominent jaw line easily and painlessly without surgical intervention. The application also relaxes the jaw muscles, reducing overall facial tension. Thus, patients also benefit from stress and clenching problems.
Who can have Masseter Botox?
Masseter Botox is a suitable treatment method for people whose width in their chin is caused by muscle mass, not bone structure. In other words, we need to analyze the patient’s problem as a physician first. It is applied to people who are uncomfortable with the ambiguity of the jaw line and the fact that the face looks too round or square even if weight is lost. It is also very effective in the treatment of teeth clenching.
The problem of clenching, also called bruxism, causes pain in the jaw joint region and related muscles in this region, as well as headache. If left untreated, it can progress to jaw joint discomfort. In addition, teeth may be damaged and their length may be shortened in the future. In this case, the distance between the chin tip and the nose, which is called the vertical dimension, decreases and aesthetic problems may occur in the facial image.
When does the desired effect begin to be seen in Masseter Botox?
In Masseter Botox treatment, a local anesthetic cream is first applied to the skin. Afterwards, the Masseter muscle is marked by examination. After adjusting the dose according to the strength and volume of the muscle, botox injection is applied to the muscle. After the procedure, which takes about 10 minutes, you can continue your daily life immediately. Pain and ache do not occur in Masseter Botox application. The patient can resume daily life immediately.
Thinning on the face starts after 7 days and its effect is maximized within 3 weeks. Although the results of the application vary depending on the rate at which your body metabolizes botox, it usually takes 4 to 6 months. In order to maintain the effect of Botox on the muscle, it has been observed that the need is greatly reduced when the procedure is repeated at intervals of 4 or 6 months. However, as in many procedures, it would be appropriate to avoid unconscious repetitions and to continue the treatment as long as the problem recurs in the patient.
How is the healing process in Masseter Botox and are there any side effects?
Since the botox applied in the Masseter Botox procedure is not applied to the main chewing muscles and does not affect all of the chewing muscles, people do not experience difficulty or pain in chewing or eating after the treatment. However, since intense chewing movements such as chewing gum, consuming lots of snacks and hard meat products will force the jaw muscles, just like in the jaw tightening problem, although Botox is a solution that limits the movement of these muscles, the person should not consciously work the muscles and force them.
There is no need for a special healing process after the application. The person can continue his normal life. For protection purposes, it is recommended that you avoid contact with your face on the first day, do not rub the injection areas, and do not apply any substance.
Masseter Botox is an absolutely safe procedure if it is applied to the right points, with the right dose and timing, by an experienced specialist, knowing the cellular and molecular mechanism of botox. As with Gummy Smile Botox, Masseter Botox can temporarily cause smile asymmetry if it is not applied by experienced and expert people, since the injection affects the wrong muscles. However, it is not recommended for pregnant women, nursing mothers, those with active dental and skin infections, and people with impaired general health.
Why do women prefer the V shape of the face more?
The ideal jaw shape differs greatly between men and women. While the square face shape in men provides a strong expression, the thin face shape in women provides a softer and more aesthetic appearance. Especially women who have a round or square type face apply to Masseter Botox to have a softer and more attractive appearance.
You can access the ‘before-after’ images of Gummy Smile and Masseter Botox applications at our center at https://www.instagram.com/ahubirolinternational/
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