Jawline slimming treatment is great for those with large masseter muscles who wish to narrow the lines of the face to a more feminine and delicate ‘V’ shape. For this reason, jawline slimming is generally more popular with females. Botulinum toxin (more widely known by its brand name, ‘Botox’) is administered into the masseter muscle, which is the muscle that connects your cheek and lower jawbone, and is mainly used for for chewing.
This treatment consists of multiple injections directly into the enlarged muscle and over the next 4-6 weeks, the strength of the muscle will slowly lessen and therefore the size of the area will decrease, leading to a slimmer and less square-shaped lower face. A more ‘V’ shaped lower face can help make the rest of this area appear more defined as a result.
Therapeutic Use for Jawline Slimming Treatment
Those who suffer from symptoms of teeth grinding or bruxism may also benefit from this treatment for the management of pain that is caused by the overworked masseter muscle. By injecting botulinum toxin into the area, the muscle will be weakened and the patient will be less able to clench their jaw or grind their teeth, thus relieving the pain caused by these conditions.
Jawline slimming treatment takes between 4-6 weeks for the full result to take effect and will last on average 4-6 months. There is no down-time and you can return to work immediately following the procedure. There are generally no side effects, but there is a small risk of injection site swelling/bruising, and if you require a larger dose, you may find chewing slightly more difficult, although this is rare.
