How careful should I be when chewing after getting Botox in my jaw?

I sometimes feel stiffness in my jaw muscles when I wake up in the morning, and when I take photos, it is clearly visible that my jaw muscles are tight and protruding, so I want to get Botox. However, I heard that it is best not to eat things like squid or chewing gum after the procedure. I am confused whether this means I should be careful in the initial period after the treatment, or if it means I should avoid them permanently, so I am asking for clarification. I understand that Botox paralyzes the muscles; does chewing tough food cause the paralysis to wear off? Also, if I do a lot of chewing exercises after the procedure, my muscles won't get bigger than before, right?

I usually enjoy eating and tend to chew my food more thoroughly than others before swallowing, but now that I am considering Botox, even my daily habits are becoming a concern. ㅜㅜ I would appreciate advice from those who have had the procedure, such as how long I should be careful about chewing after the treatment and whether the effects will diminish if I eat as usual.

 

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  • 창조적인장미L1772435660970
    첫 1~2주간 주의하라고 하더라고요
    그 이후는 서서히 괜찮아진다고해요
  • 눈부신늑대P1765105393914
    저 2주간은 조심했어요 오징어러버인데 힘들어죽는줄
  • 근면한나팔꽃Z1759044539387
    처음엔 씹는 거 조심하는 게 좋아요.
    몇 주 지나면 자연스럽게 적응됩니다.
  • 창의적인비둘기X1767451035421
    아침마다 턱 뻐근하고 사진 찍을 때 도드라져 보이면 정말 신경 쓰이죠. 저도 음식을 오래 씹어 먹는 편이라 보톡스 맞기 전에 님과 똑같은 고민을 엄청나게 했어서 글 읽으면서 너무 공감되었어요. 결론부터 말씀드리면 질긴 음식을 먹는다고 해서 이미 마비된 근육이 바로 풀리는 것은 아니지만, 초기에 저작근을 과도하게 쓰면 보톡스 성분이 주변으로 퍼지거나 효과가 유지되는 기간이 확 짧아질 수 있어요. 평소 식습관이 있으니 걱정되시는 마음은 지극히 당연한 부분입니다.