Jaw Slimming Injections

Many individuals may feel that a wide or square jawline appears masculine or creates a disproportionate silhouette.

A wide or square jawline can be caused by overdeveloped masseter muscles (Masseter Hypertrophy). This enlargement can occur due to several factors:

• Genetics – some individuals naturally have stronger or larger masseter muscles.
• Bruxism (Teeth Grinding and Clenching) – chronic clenching or grinding of teeth, often stress-related or occurring during sleep, can significantly bulk up the masseter muscles.
• Excessive Chewing – habits like frequent gum chewing or a diet that requires a lot of chewing can contribute to muscle hypertrophy, leading to a more pronounced jawline due to hypertrophy (enlargement) of the masseter muscles.
• Ethnicity – some ethnicities may have a higher prevalence of individuals with naturally more prominent masseter muscles.

While not typically a medical problem, enlarged masseter muscles can be a cosmetic concern for some individuals who desire a slimmer, more contoured lower face.

Jaw slimming treatments are an option to improve facial aesthetics, promoting a softer, more oval contour to the face.

Botox injections jaw slimming can create a more V-shaped or oval facial appearance by reducing the size of the masseter muscles – the muscles located on the sides of your jaw that are primarily responsible for chewing.

Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, is a neurotoxin that temporarily paralyses muscles by blocking nerve signals.

When used for jaw slimming treatment, the botulinum toxin is carefully and precisely injected into the masseter muscles at the side of the jaw, which are responsible for chewing. The Botox treatment temporarily weakens the overdeveloped masseter muscles, which helps to reduce its size, effectively narrowing the jawline.

It will have no impact on your ability to talk or chew. However, you may notice improvements if you’ve also suffered from grinding your teeth.

For individuals seeking jawline contouring, there are other alternatives such as:

• Dermal fillers to contour the jawline by sculpting a more aesthetically pleasing shape
• Double chin reduction injections to target excess fat cells beneath the chin and promote a sharper jawline

If a wide jawline is primarily due to the underlying bone structure, Botox will not be effective for slimming the jaw. However, in the majority of cases, a good result can be achieved through non-surgical methods. Our doctors/surgeons may also recommend combining a couple of treatments for optimum results.