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Have you heard of temporalis muscle Botox?

"Concerned about tightness in your temples?" "Does grinding or clenching your teeth while sleeping leave your jaw tired?" "Can't shake that chronic headache?" For such concerns, temporalis muscle Botox injections have gained attention in recent years. Furthermore, recent reports even suggest scalp Botox may support hair growth, increasing interest from both beauty and health perspectives.

I am Dr. Aya Hayama, a board-certified dermatologist.

Temporalis Muscle Botox Treatment

The temporalis muscle is a large muscle extending across the temple, playing a crucial role in lifting the lower jaw during chewing. In individuals who clench or grind their teeth strongly, this muscle can become overly developed, potentially causing temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) or headaches. Additionally, pronounced tension in the temples can make the face appear wider. To address these symptoms and changes in appearance,Temporalis muscle Botox injections are an effective treatmentis considered one of them.

Effects of Botox for the Temporalis Muscle

From a medical perspective, it reduces muscle tension to alleviate teeth grinding and jaw joint strain, improving chronic jaw pain and headaches.will lead to.In cases where Botox treatment to the masseter muscle alone does not yield sufficient results, there are reports indicating that adding Botox injections to the temporalis muscle improves symptoms.Additionally, studies have shown that administering Botox to the muscles of the head, including the temporalis muscle, significantly alleviates symptoms of chronic tension-type headache.In patients with teeth grinding, improvement was achieved through injections targeting both the masseter and temporalis muscles.is permitted.

From a cosmetic perspectiveRelaxing the enlarged temporalis muscle reduces tension in the temples,The width of your face appears more refined, and your jawline becomes sharper and more defined.In fact, there have been reported cases where temporalis muscle Botox improved facial contours,As part of facial contouring treatmentare increasingly being incorporated as.

Botox injections to the scalp may also promote hair growth.

Furthermore, what has been gaining attention in recent years is,Hair Regrowth Effects of Botox Injections into the ScalpBotox not only suppresses muscle movement but also improves blood flow and reduces inflammation. It is believed to help nourish hair roots by improving the scalp environment. Clinical studies on scalp Botox for male pattern baldness report improvements in hair volume and thickness, with some papers indicating hair regrowth effects observed in over 70% of patients. However, compared to standard treatments like finasteride or minoxidil, the evidence base remains limited, and it is currently positioned as a supplementary hair regrowth treatment. Its potential lies in supporting the optimization of the hair growth environment when used in combination with existing AGA treatments or scalp injection therapies.

About Temporalis Muscle Botox Injections

The procedure itself takes only a few minutes and has minimal downtime. However, the temples and scalp are rich in blood vessels, posing a risk of bruising. If too much filler is injected, the temples may appear sunken and unnatural.

The effects last for about three to six months, and consistent results can be achieved by repeating the treatment regularly.

In this way,Temporalis muscle Botox injections offer multifaceted benefits: medically, they improve teeth grinding, temporomandibular joint disorders, and headaches; cosmetically, they create a slimmer face and enhance facial contours; and while still in research, scalp Botox may even support hair growth.is.

For those who have not achieved sufficient results with conventional treatments, or who seek both functional improvement and cosmetic benefits simultaneously, this may be a new option worth considering.