Masseter botulinum toxin

A Botox treatment that slims down enlarged jaw muscles.

What is this treatment?

A square jaw develops from enlarged masseter muscles, which are involved in jaw protrusion and chewing. Square jaw Botox injections can be highly effective when the jaw looks angular due to these enlarged chewing muscles; the major advantages are a simple, short procedure with almost no disruption to daily life afterward. Botox is injected into the jaw muscle enlarged by chewing, reducing its movement so that the underused muscle gradually shrinks — creating a naturally slimmer, softer facial shape.

Masseter botulinum toxin

Treatment time and recovery period

Treatment Time

About 10 minutes

Recovery Time

Return to daily activities immediately

Duration of Results

3–6 months

Masseter botulinum toxin

Who is it recommended for?

POINT 01.

Those whose face looks large and angular due to a square jaw

POINT 02.

Those who want an easy path to a V-line without disrupting daily life

POINT 03.

Those who want a smaller, softer facial line

Masseter botulinum toxin

How does the procedure go?

STEP 01.

Personalized Consultation

STEP 02.

Design

STEP 03.

Disinfection

STEP 04.

Treatment

Masseter botulinum toxin

Results and how long they last

01.

Muscle volume gradually begins to decrease about 2 weeks after treatment, and a beautiful V-line can typically be expected after 1–2 months on average.

02.

Results vary depending on muscle mass and lifestyle, but the glands gradually return to their original size over 6–8 months. For continued results, we recommend repeat treatments every 4–5 months.

Masseter botulinum toxin

Q&A

Can I go back to daily life right after the procedure?

Swelling after the treatment does not last long, and after about one to two hours you can exercise, use a sauna, wash your face or wear makeup, but it is better to avoid alcohol and smoking for about a day.

Is the dosage for jaw Botox fixed?

50 units (U) is the basic dose. If the dose of Botox is not enough for the amount of muscle, after the treatment one or both sides of the square jaw area can bulge out as if a candy were held in the mouth, the so-called candy cheek phenomenon.

How is it different from contouring injections?

Jaw Botox relaxes the muscle so that a face made square by the jaw muscle looks softer, while contouring treatments break down unnecessary fat to shape the facial line. Both are treatments that make the face look smaller, but they work on different principles.

Masseter botulinum toxin

What should I keep in mind?

Please read the precautions carefully and follow them closely.

You may wash your face and apply makeup 2–3 hours after the treatment.

For 3–7 days after the treatment, please avoid heavy drinking, smoking, saunas and steam rooms, hot baths, and strenuous exercise to prevent inflammation.

Avoid rubbing or irritating the treated area (please avoid deep massages or meridian massage for one month).

After treatment, it is best to avoid very chewy or hard foods, as they can shorten how long the Botox lasts and cause pain.

You may feel some stiffness in the treated area after the procedure, but this is temporary and no cause for concern.

As an injectable treatment, mild bruising and swelling may occur depending on your skin condition, but these subside quickly.