Will my speech be affected if I undergo Botox treatment on my masseter muscles?
I’m planning to undergo 3 Botox treatments to reduce my enlarged masseter on the right. Each botox session will be administered 2 months apart, thus lasting about 5 to 6 months. Will it affect my work as a phone operator? Will it affect my speech?
Thanks Jacob K for answering. However, I’m worried that it might affect my articulation of words as jaw movements are also a part of moving the lips. Will my left jaw be able to compensate?
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No. THe masseter muscle is only used to help close your jaw. It is not involved in speech production. Those muscles are in your throat, and should not be affected.