Jaw Slimming / Clenching
Masseter botulinum toxin injections can alleviate symptoms of jaw clenching, such as pain, and help reduce the width of the jawline to achieve a more oval or V-shaped facial contour.
Many individuals unknowingly clench or grind their teeth during sleep, causing the masseter muscles to become overdeveloped over time—similar to regularly exercising the same muscle group. This can lead to a wider, squarer appearance of the lower face, as well as symptoms such as morning jaw pain, tension headaches, and dental issues.
Botulinum toxin, when injected into these muscles, helps them relax. In the right candidates, this reduces jaw tension and pain while slimming the lower face by decreasing the size of overactive muscles. The result is a narrower appearance, ideal for those with a square or broad face shape.
Our experienced practitioners use advanced botulinum toxin techniques, customised to the strength and size of your masseter muscles.
FAQs
Small needles are used to inject the Botulinum Toxin into the muscle, in a series of injections which only cause some mild discomfort. Depending on the strength of the muscles, often repeated treatments are needed to reach the desired size. The treatment takes about 15 minutes and there is almost no downtime.
Patients can observe softening of the masseter muscle within a week. Over the next few months, the muscles start to reduce more due to atrophy.
After a careful consultation, your practitioner will discuss your suitability and explain the procedure and risks thoroughly. This treatment is considered to be very safe. Rare side effects such as smile symmetry, difficulty articulating (dysarthria), difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or hoarseness, can occur. These are temporary effects, and do not need treatment.
We offer this treatment after a face to face consultation with a medical practitioner. A bespoke quote will be given at the time of the consultation. Please contact us for more information.
