Potential Side Effects of Jawline Slimming
Jawline slimming (also called masseter reduction for cosmetic purposes) is a safe, non-surgical treatment that reduces the size of your large jaw muscles to create a more feminine and narrower facial profile. Injections of the neurotoxin botulinum toxin type A into your jaw muscles cause them to relax, resulting in slimming of your lower face and jawline. While jawline slimming by itself is not a long-term solution, it can be combined with cheek and chin fillers like JUVEDERM VOLUMA for a more defined V-shape.
In some people, the masseter muscles can become enlarged due to a condition known as bruxism (excessive teeth grinding or clenching). This results in the formation of a squared jaw line, which can be both unattractive and uncomfortable. Masseter Botox is a safe and effective method for reducing the muscle’s bulk, which can be helpful in alleviating discomfort from clenching or grinding. The injections are typically performed by an experienced aesthetic provider who can offer numbing cream or ice to reduce any discomfort during the procedure.
During the injections, the doctor will administer multiple small doses of botulinum toxin directly into the Jaw slimming botox. This can be repeated over several sessions until the muscle is adequately reduced to your desired shape. Depending on the amount of masseter muscle reduction needed, you may need as few as one or as many sessions as three to reach your ideal jawline shape.
What Are the Potential Side Effects of Jawline Slimming?
Although masseter Botox has been approved for medical use to treat bruxism and TMJ disorders, it is also an effective cosmetic treatment for slimming the jawline. For this reason, it is important to find a reputable aesthetic provider who can perform the injections safely and effectively.
The treatment is minimally invasive and requires no downtime. Patients can immediately resume their normal activities afterward, but should avoid strenuous exercise or hot saunas for a few days to allow the injections to fully take effect. If you’re considering jawline slimming, it is crucial to choose an experienced aesthetic provider with a less-is-more approach, like board-certified dermatologist Michele Green in her Upper East Side NYC office.
Despite its off-label use for jawline slimming, jaw Botox is still considered safe by the FDA, and can be performed by a trained aesthetic provider in the right hands. When performed by an expert injector, such as Dr. Green, the treatment is highly effective and can help ease symptoms of clenching or grinding, as well as slimming the face.
To learn more about jawline slimming with Botox, or any other facial enhancement procedures that are available at our clinic, please contact us today. Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have, or schedule a consultation with our specialist. Our offices are located in New York City, and we proudly serve clients from all over the world.
