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Masseter Botox on the Upper West Side
Masseter Botox on the Upper West Side eases TMJ tension, jaw clenching and grinding by relaxing the muscle behind them. Russ treats it himself, aiming for relief first and a softer jawline that still looks like you.
- TMJ-TrainedTherapeutic Botox for TMJ
- ANCC CertifiedBoard-certified Nurse Practitioner
- 8+ YearsHospital and cardiology medicine
Why Clients Trust Russ With Their Jaw
Your masseter is one of the strongest muscles in your face, and treating it well takes more than cosmetic training. Russ Aminov, our founder, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) with specific training in therapeutic Botox for TMJ, so he treats your jaw as a working muscle first and a contour second.
His eight-plus years working in cardiology and medicine on hospital floors give him a clinical grounding that shapes every masseter plan he makes here.
Because Russ performs every injectable we offer and specializes in facial balancing, your jaw is never planned in isolation. If you want a slimmer lower face, he weighs it against your chin, your cheeks and any other treatment you have with us, so the result looks in proportion rather than simply narrower.
About Russ and our practiceExplained Clearly, Treated Gently
I asked him how it worked and he took his time to explain how it relaxes the muscles etc… He told me to come by his clinic. SO GLAD THAT I DID. It was quicker than expected…
What Clients Say About Russ
Whether they arrive with a sore jaw or first-time nerves, our clients keep writing about how patiently Russ explains every step.
Masseter Botox Near You on West 72nd Street
Jaw treatment is one part of the Botox on the Upper West Side that Russ provides at 42 West 72nd Street, and it runs a little differently from treating lines. Here's how masseter care works with us:
- Two reasons, one muscle. Some clients come in because their jaw aches from clenching through the day or grinding at night. Others want a slimmer lower face. Tell Russ which matters more to you, and he plans the treatment around it.
- Your two-week visit is a checkpoint. The masseter keeps relaxing for several weeks, so at your follow-up Russ checks how far it has come and tops up with more units, free of charge, if the muscle needs it.
- Relief you keep up. Masseter results typically last four to six months. Regular maintenance visits keep the muscle relaxed and the jawline you liked in place.
Treatments That Work Alongside Masseter Botox
Masseter Botox works on muscle. Depending on what you want for your jawline, your lines or your neck and shoulders, one of these may belong in your plan too.
Facial Fillers
Russ specializes in facial balancing, including filler in the chin and jawline. Masseter Botox narrows width that comes from an overworked muscle, while filler adds definition where the jaw or chin lacks structure. If clenching is your main problem, filler won't ease it, so start with the masseter.
Botox for Men
Many men use Botox to calm a jaw that clenches or grinds, and some also want softer forehead or frown lines. If you'd also like softer lines on your forehead or between your brows, Russ plans men's Botox around a stronger brow, so you look rested rather than smoothed. If your jaw is the only concern, masseter treatment on its own covers it.
Trapezius Botox
Russ is also trained in therapeutic Botox for the trapezius, the muscle running from your neck into your shoulder. If tension travels from your jaw down into your neck, ask about treating both. When the jaw is the source, trapezius treatment doesn't replace the masseter.
TMJ Botox for Jaw Clenching and Grinding
A lot of TMJ tension comes from an overworked masseter, the muscle that clenches your teeth. TMJ Botox relaxes that muscle so it stops pulling as hard on your jaw, which can ease the tightness and soreness that build up through the day. Russ is trained in therapeutic Botox for TMJ, and when relief is your goal, he plans your dose around tension rather than shape.
TMJ Botox is worth asking about if you notice one or more of these:
- Jaw clenching and TMJ discomfort: tightness or soreness around the jaw joint, often worse by the end of the day
- Teeth grinding (bruxism): often at night, sometimes without realizing it until someone mentions it
- A wider, squarer lower face: an overdeveloped masseter can widen the jawline over time
Masseter Botox Questions From Our Clients
How soon after my visit will my jaw feel different?
Changes usually start within one to two weeks. The full relief and slimming show at around four weeks, once the muscle has had time to relax completely.
Does Botox help TMJ pain?
It can, when the pain comes from clenching or grinding. Relaxing the masseter takes pressure off the jaw joint. At your consultation, Russ looks at whether your symptoms point to the muscle and plans your treatment around relief.
Is TMJ Botox different from cosmetic masseter Botox?
It's the same muscle and the same treatment. What changes is the goal: for TMJ, Russ plans around easing tension, and for slimming, around the shape of your lower face. You don't need to want a slimmer face to book for jaw clenching.
Who performs masseter treatment at your West 72nd Street office?
Russ does, every time. Jessica and Lily lead our skincare treatments, and every injectable, masseter included, is done by Russ.
What does masseter Botox cost here?
Masseter Botox is $500 per session with us. That includes a personalized consultation and your follow-up visit.
Does masseter Botox hurt, and is there downtime?
Most clients feel only minimal discomfort, and numbing cream is available for extra comfort. Recovery is minimal, and you can carry on with your day as soon as you leave.
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