Jaw slimming Botox®

If you are self-conscious about having an overly square jaw, masseter muscle Botox® may be a potential treatment to narrow your jawline and produce a more v-shaped lower face.

Additionally, teeth grinding, and jaw clenching will also be reduced.

How does Botox® for masseter muscle reduction work?  

Botox® and other botulinum toxin drugs such as Vistabel®, Dysport®, Azzalure® are potent neurotoxins derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Muscle contraction happens when nerves release a neurotransmitter (acetylcholine) onto muscle cells, causing those cells to contract. When Botox® is injected into a muscle, the release of acetylcholine from the nerves stimulating that muscle is prevented.

The muscle contractions are weakened, preventing the masseter muscle from contracting so much. Following the first treatment, the masseter muscle will atrophy (waste away slightly). This will result in the jaw line becoming more ‘v-shaped’ and less square.

A side effect is that you will experience a reduction in jaw clenching and/or teeth grinding.