Botox is known for its extraordinary skin-rejuvenating powers and the ability to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. This potent neurotoxin injectable can also help contour and slim your face, revealing cheekbones hidden beneath sagging skin.
Botox is known for its extraordinary skin-rejuvenating powers and the ability to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. This potent neurotoxin injectable can also help contour and slim your face, revealing cheekbones hidden beneath sagging skin.
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This article explains how face-slimming Botox works and what to expect from the procedure.
Botox is now a standard offering at every beauty clinic, mainly used for forehead lines, vertical lines between the eyebrows (glabellar or frown lines), and lines around the eyes (crow’s feet).
Providers can also help contour, reshape, and slim the face by injecting Botox into the masseter muscles responsible for chewing, talking, and eating. The injected neurotoxin temporarily relaxes these muscles, resulting in a slimmer jawline. It also reduces involuntary teeth grinding (bruxism) and jaw-clenching.
Botox is not FDA-approved for face-slimming, so be sure to find a reputable, experienced injector who will know exactly how to treat your masseter muscles.
Face-slimming Botox techniques involve strategically placing the neuromodulator to soften prominent jaw muscles, relax downward-pulling muscles, and create a more tapered facial shape. Providers usually don’t focus on a single area; rather, they target multiple muscles to create a more contoured, refined appearance.
The most common techniques include:
Note: To get rid of a double chin, we recommend Kybella and CoolSculpting.
You may be a suitable candidate for face-slimming Botox if any of the following applies to you:
Chronic teeth-grinding and jaw-clenching can be painful in addition to making the jawline wide and bulky. Many people don’t even know they are clenching their jaw but feel the tension in the face or have frequent headaches.
Face-slimming Botox treatments offer many aesthetic and health benefits, such as these:
This quick, walk-in procedure typically takes about thirty minutes. The injector first examines your face and assesses the strength of your masseters. Next, they mark the injection sites based on your aesthetic goals and sanitize the marked skin with alcohol.
Botox is injected with tiny needles, and patients generally experience no pain. The provider may apply a numbing cream if your pain threshold is low.
There is no recovery time, so you can resume your daily activities right after the procedure.
The result varies depending on your aesthetic goals. Botox can help you achieve a V-shaped jawline, a well-contoured lower and upper face, less bulkiness in the midface area, and more prominent cheekbones.
You may see slight changes in your facial structure within a week, but unlike wrinkle-reducing Botox, this treatment does not deliver immediate results as the muscle size gradually decreases over time.
Noticeable slimming effects are visible within 6 to 8 weeks, and the jawline becomes more tapered after 8 to 12 weeks.
Most patients require fifteen to twenty Botox units per side. You may require up to thirty units per side if your masseter muscles are more prominent.
People who undergo Botox to reduce involuntary teeth grinding and symptoms of TMJ (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) may require more units to treat the adjoining muscles.
You can have one treatment followed by check-ups or regular touch-up appointments every three to four months, depending on your goals, genetics, and the chosen treatment plan.
Like any other Botox treatment, the results are not permanent and last three to four months. The injection’s longevity depends on your genetics, age, metabolism, and other lifestyle factors.
To prolong the results, avoid activities that exert your masseter muscles (e.g., chewing gum).
To maximize the face-slimming effects, adhere to the following aftercare protocol:
Most Botox side effects are mild and temporary, such as the following:
Infections, allergic reactions, and Botox resistance may occur, but this is rare. Too much Botox, inadequate technique, and lack of medical expertise can lead to unsatisfying results. Choose a reputable Botox provider to minimize potential complications and unwanted results.
Botox is an effective face-slimming solution if your face is square and boxy due to the increased activity of your masseter muscles. However, some individuals may require surgery, especially if they were born with prominent jawbones.
Consult your injector about alternatives if you belong to one of the following categories:
Pricing varies depending on the area you live, and the amount of Botox used. One treatment usually requires fifteen to twenty units per side to achieve the desired face-slimming results.
At Vibrant Skin Bar, one Botox unit costs $14.
Most insurance plans do not cover Botox for aesthetic purposes. Contact your insurance provider to check if you are eligible for coverage for medical reasons (e.g., bruxism).
Botox offers is a simple solution to slim down and contour your face. Injecting Botox into the masseter muscles helps to reduce their activity and soften the features of the lower face. You will be able to chew, but the muscles will appear smaller, creating a more refined, V-shaped profile.
Contact our Vibrant Skin Bar Botox experts for more information about this popular treatment.
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