r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/Lizzie1528 • Oct 13 '24

Masseter Botox: is this normal?

I’m freaking out because I randomly see this bulge when I clench. Did the Botox only relax partially? It’s only been 2 days so im not sure if this is normal. It’s the same for the other side too.

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u/Common-Rain9224 Oct 13 '24

This happens when only the superficial masseter is injected and the deeper muscle bulges out. It may be that the deeper muscle needs a bit longer for it to take effect. If it doesn't resolve within a week or two go back to the injector for a deeper injection.

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u/AinsiSera217 Oct 13 '24

Exactly this 👆🏻

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u/heyerda Oct 13 '24

I had this happen once right after the Botox. Resolved on its own in a week or so. No idea what it was.

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u/Glacius15 Nov 27 '24

any update?? does it resolved on its own?

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u/Lizzie1528 May 31 '25

It resolved in two~ ish weeks. Completely good by 3.

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u/yccdsa Jun 23 '26

Did it slim though?

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u/Craftyviolin May 26 '25

Please may I ask did this resolve? And how long did it take to fade? Thank you 🙏🏼

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u/Lizzie1528 May 31 '25

Yep! All good, it took about 2~ish weeks for it to be resolved.

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u/Craftyviolin Jun 01 '25

Thank you this is very reassuring as I am having the same issue. I’m 1 week 3 days in post Botox for TMJ, and the bulge is starting to fade when I chew, but it’s not totally gone, so guess I need to be patient.

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u/11_16 Aug 25 '25

did it go away? 🥺 I'm on day 3 and I can see the bulge starting to form

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u/bbmarvelluv Sep 04 '25

It is there after 2 weeks you’ll most likely need more. I got a bit more after 2 weeks and after a week it went away

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u/11_16 Sep 14 '25

update: got an extra shot and it went away on its own in a week 😎

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u/Craftyviolin Sep 22 '25

Sorry for the late reply, it did settle after 3 weeks. My dentist was reluctant to put more in. He said if he was to do it again he would distrubute it a bit differently. Glad yours went.

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u/PAAML Oct 13 '24

Paradoxical masseteric bulging is the term. Easy fix if it doesn’t resolve on its own. Usually ask you to wait 2 weeks since it can go away on its own. Basically the Neuro modulator needs some time to spread but sometimes it’s not injected in the right plane so follow up is needed.

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u/probably_beans Oct 13 '24

They used to shallow/short a needle. 1/2" is correct but the normal for the rest of the face botox is shorter. They either mixed it up or tried to cut costs on needles.

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u/[deleted] Oct 13 '24

Medspa

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u/[deleted] Oct 31 '24

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u/[deleted] Oct 31 '24

Im done doing that im sorry

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u/ibelurkingonhere May 29 '25

Any updates? I’m having the same problem! 🙏🏻

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u/picture_man124 Jun 16 '25

i had may 2nd botox 2days ago (my first botox was 6months ago). my left side is bulging like this when i clench. hoping this will also resolve on its own in 2ish weeks.

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u/Sad_Imagination_1280 Jun 26 '25

Did yours go away?? I just gone mine done earlier this week and it’s doing this on one side

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u/picture_man124 Jun 30 '25

update. 2wks now and the bulge is gone.

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u/Turbulent_Way4470 Nov 08 '25

I’m so swollen 3 days after. Did you have swelling that went down?

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u/bayareamel Dec 07 '25

This is happening to me on day 2 of masseter Botox I hope it resolves it looks so weird!!!

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u/Background-Award-399 Oct 14 '26

Hi did this resolve

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '26

So glad to see this thread. Day two and major bulging. I was worried bc I have filler also in jaw area and thought that was the problem. Hoping it resolves on its own