How Does Jawline Slimming Botox Work?
Jawline Slimming Botox Work
Jawline Slimming Botox is a minimally invasive treatment that takes less than an hour to perform. It’s a great option for people with a wide jawline and it can also relieve symptoms of teeth grinding (bruxism). This treatment involves injecting the masseter muscles with a neurotoxin to temporarily block them from contracting. This reduces the size of the muscle, making the jawline look slimmer and more symmetrical. The results of this treatment are usually visible within a few days and can last for up to six months before the masseter muscles start to return to their normal state.
While some sagging and wrinkles are normal signs of aging, others are not – such as the development of a squared jaw line due to teeth grinding or clenching. Many patients are unaware of non-invasive options that can help to reverse the appearance of a large lower jawline, such as masseter Botox injections.
When performed by a qualified medical practitioner, Jawline Slimming Botox are safe and effective. The medical professional will disinfect the injection site and then apply a numbing cream if necessary, depending on the patient’s pain tolerance. Once the area is numb, the medical professional will inject Botox into each side of the jawline. The amount injected will vary depending on the prominence of each masseter muscle and the desired result. Twenty units per side is typically enough to achieve a good jawline slimming effect.
How Does Jawline Slimming Botox Work?
After the injections are completed, the medical practitioner will massage or press on the face to ensure the botulinum toxin fully settles into the jawline. Once the injections are complete, the patient can resume their normal activities.
Most patients experience functional relief from their jawline slimming Botox treatment within a week. It can take up to six weeks for the slimming effects to be fully apparent and can last up to six months before the masseter muscle returns to its normal state. Regular treatments every few months can help to maintain the results.
While the masseter muscles are normally quite strong, they can also become enlarged over time. This is most often the case in people who grind their teeth or clench their jaws. This is because clenching the jaw essentially works out the muscle, similar to how working out at the gym makes a certain muscle grow bigger over time.
Fortunately, the jawline slimming effects of Botox can be used to reduce this muscle hypertrophy and create a more feminine facial contour. This is a wonderful alternative to surgical or dental intervention. It is quick, safe and extremely effective, and requires no downtime or recovery. Unlike other facial muscle relaxants, masseter Botox injections do not cause any significant bruising or swelling, and they can be repeated regularly to produce lasting jawline slimming effects. To find out more about jawline slimming Botox or if it’s right for you, contact our office and schedule a consultation with Dr. Dara Liotta. She is dual board certified in Facial Plastic Surgery and an expert in the use of injectables to treat various aesthetic concerns, including jawline slimming.