Body & Contouring
Overview
The masseter is a powerful muscle used in chewing. When it thickens due to clenching (bruxism) or genetic predisposition, the lower face takes on a square appearance. Masseter botox gradually reduces the volume of this muscle.
The treatment delivers both aesthetic and medical benefits: within 4–8 weeks the facial contour slims, while jaw pain, headaches and dental wear caused by clenching decrease markedly. The full effect can take up to two months to settle.
Benefits
- A slimmer lower face and a V-shaped contour
- Reduced clenching and grinding
- Relief from morning jaw and temple pain
- Slows down dental wear
Who Is It For?
- Patients with a square or wide jawline
- Anyone waking with jaw pain or who clenches their teeth
- Patients diagnosed with bruxism by a dentist
Treatment Process
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01
Examination & expression analysis
Your physician assesses muscle strength, expression habits and symmetry, and takes a photographic record.
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02
Building your dose map
Injection points and the number of units required for each muscle are decided together with you.
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The treatment
After topical anaesthetic cream, the treatment is completed with ultra-fine insulin needles.
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04
Day-10 review
We assess the result together and perform a complimentary touch-up if there is any asymmetry or under-correction.
Aftercare
- Do not lie down or bend your head forward for the first 4 hours.
- Do not massage or rub the treated area for 24 hours.
- Avoid sport, sauna, steam rooms and sunbeds for the first 24 hours.
- Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medication for 48 hours (consult your doctor).
- Make-up may be applied after 6 hours; avoid pressing on the skin.
Before & after
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The dose targets the over-active portion of the muscle rather than the whole of it, so normal chewing function is preserved.
The first change appears around weeks 3–4, with a clear result by week 8. The effect becomes more lasting after a second session.
Excessive doses or overly frequent repetition can create a sense of volume loss in the cheeks, which is why your physician sets the intervals.
The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not replace a medical examination.
