Are botox injections effective?

The article was consulted with Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thanh Van - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.

While some women are endowed with a perfect jawline, others have too angular or large jawline. One of the methods to help create a natural V-line face is Botox injections. However, "Is botox injections harmful to the jaw" is the worry of women when choosing this cosmetic method.

Botulinum toxin (botox) injections have long been used as a cosmetic procedure against wrinkles, crow's feet, laugh lines,... Botox treatments work by making the muscles of the face smooth. stretch, reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
In addition, botox has a wide range of other applications, including slimming the jawline and reducing the double chin due to hypertrophy of the submandibular gland. In this indication, botox is an inhibitor of neuromuscular transmission, which induces relaxation of the target muscle. The bite muscle is a large muscle located on either side of the jaw angle, involved in chewing, and also creates fullness on the sides of the jaw. Botox injections can reduce the activity of these muscles, reducing muscle mass and giving a slimmer jawline. Therefore, botox jaw slimming is a popular combination therapy to give the overall contours of the jaw more defined.
In addition, botox injections are not only performed for aesthetic purposes but also help treat teeth grinding by reducing muscle tension in the jaw. However, because the bite muscle is one of the 4 muscles involved in the chewing process, the overall strength when chewing or biting of the cosmetic surgeon will be relatively reduced.

Botox compact jaw is a procedure that can be done at the cosmetic clinic quickly in 5 to 10 minutes. After the initial examination and assessment of the maxillofacial health, the doctor will perform several injections to target the jaw muscles. According to experienced experts, this is a safe, effective and low-risk procedure, so the performer should not be too worried about the problem of 'Is botox injection harmful'.
To perform, the doctor will advise on the areas to be treated with botox. The doctor will then apply a numbing cream before performing the injection. For most clients, the pain is tolerable because the doctor uses a very small needle and rapidly injects it into a few predetermined points.

As with all medical procedures in general, there are certain precautions to be taken for the treatment to proceed safely.
Before treatment with botox injection, patients will be advised not to take anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, vitamin E, aspirin, ginko biloba, .... Ideally, customers should proactively notify the drugs. being used before undergoing botox treatment. For up to 2 days after botox injections, do not engage in strenuous activities such as heavy lifting and heavy exercise. As a minimally invasive procedure, serious side effects from botox injections are rare. However, some people may notice temporary bruising and swelling in the treated area but these should go away within 1-2 weeks. In addition, the person performing the cosmetic procedure will not have any difficulty in eating or chewing daily. However, you should choose soft foods in the first days after botox injection. Finally, it is important that you learn and choose an experienced doctor to perform botox injection to avoid risks when performing this cosmetic method such as asymmetrical face, puffy cheeks when chewing.

Botox is only a temporary treatment that can last 4 to 6 months on average. This means that if this procedure is not repeated periodically, the bite muscle will return to its original state. In contrast, with initial repeat treatments every 4 months, botox can be more effective at shrinking muscle, allowing for a longer duration of botox action and/or the required dosage. then will be less.
However, botox dosage and expected time for best results should be decided and customized for each face by the doctor, based on professional experience.
In summary, botox jaw slimming is generally a safe and effective way to achieve a delicate face as well as reduce teeth grinding. It is important that participants in cosmetic intervention understand important information to answer the questions "Is botox injection harmful", "how long does botox injection last". From there, you will feel comfortable before choosing this method and will confidently receive a slim, natural and harmonious face as desired.