Jaw Slimming
With Jaw Slimming, you can achieve a slimmer face, reduce teeth grinding, and enhance facial symmetry.
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What is Jaw Slimming?
Jaw Slimming, often referred to as jaw slimming or masseter reduction, is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that utilizes botulinum toxin to relax and shrink jaw muscle and redefine the jawline.
Beyond its aesthetic benefits, Jaw slimming can also alleviate symptoms associated with jaw tension, teeth grinding (bruxism), and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Jaw Slimming offers a non-surgical solution for individuals seeking to enhance their facial contours and address functional concerns related to jaw muscle overactivity.
How Jaw Slimming Works?
When injected into jaw muscles(masseter), botulinum toxin disrupts the nerve signals that stimulate muscle movement.
This interference relax the jaw muscle contractions, which are often responsible for symptoms like jaw tension, teeth grinding (bruxism), and jaw clenching. By relaxing the targeted muscles, Jaw slimming treatment effectively shrinks the masseter muscle and alleviates the strain associated with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), promoting relief and restoring functional harmony to the jaw area.
What is Jaw Slimming Treatment for?
Jaw slimming treatment is primarily used to address the following concerns:
Square Jaw
Contour the square jawline by relaxing the masseter muscles, resulting in a slimmer and more V-shaped facial appearance.
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
Relax the jaw muscles, reducing tension, and alleviating associated symptoms such as jaw pain and discomfort.
Teeth grinding (bruxism)
Addresses teeth grinding by relaxing the jaw muscles, reducing involuntary clenching, and alleviating associated discomfort and wear on the teeth.
Jaw clenching
Targeting specific muscles, reducing their activity and relieving tension in the jaw area, leading to improved comfort and functionality.
Facial asymmetry caused by bulky jaw muscle
Selectively weakening bulky jaw muscles, resulting in a more balanced and harmonious facial appearance.
Square Jaw
Contour the square jawline by relaxing the masseter muscles, resulting in a slimmer and more V-shaped facial appearance.
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
Relax the jaw muscles, reducing tension, and alleviating associated symptoms such as jaw pain and discomfort.
Teeth grinding (bruxism)
Addresses teeth grinding by relaxing the jaw muscles, reducing involuntary clenching, and alleviating associated discomfort and wear on the teeth.
Jaw clenching
Targeting specific muscles, reducing their activity and relieving tension in the jaw area, leading to improved comfort and functionality.
Facial asymmetry caused by bulky jaw muscle
Selectively weakening bulky jaw muscles, resulting in a more balanced and harmonious facial appearance.
Who is a Good Candidate for Jaw Slimming?
Ideal candidates for Jaw slimming treatment are individuals experiencing symptoms of TMJ, teeth grinding, or jaw tension. Additionally, those seeking to improve facial symmetry or reduce the appearance of a square jaw caused by overactive muscles may also benefit from this procedure.
Jaw Slimming Treatment Procedure
The Jaw slimming treatment process typically involves several key steps:
Consultation
Your journey with Jaw slimming treatment starts with a comprehensive consultation, where our doctor evaluates your concerns and discusses your treatment goals.
Preparation
Once you're ready to proceed, the treatment area is prepared, and you'll be positioned comfortably for the procedure, which typically doesn't require anesthesia. Ice pack will be applied.
Injection
Using fine needle, botulinum toxin is strategically administered into the targeted jaw muscle. The treatment typically completed within 5min.
FAQ for Jaw Slimming
Is Jaw slimming treatment painful?
It has little to no discomfort, hence no numbing cream is required, ice application before injection will be adequate.
How long Jaw slimming treatment results last?
Results typically last for 4-6 months, depends on how active is the chewing/grinding.
Are there any side effects associated with Jaw slimming treatment?
Temporary bruising, swelling, or mild discomfort at the injection site may happen. These effects usually subside within a few days.
How soon can I expect to see results after Jaw slimming treatment?
Most patients begin to notice improvements in jaw tension/grinding within 1-2 weeks. Face slimming result often shown after 4-6 weeks.