MASSETER BOTOX - JAW BOTOX
(Facial slimming / jawline injections | Harley Street London)
Anti wrinkle injections (BOTOX) can be used to slim the face when injected into the angle of the jaw (the masseter muscle). By using approximately 50 units in the jaw area, anti-wrinkle injections can slim prominent jawlines and create a more aethetically pleasing facial contour. Jawline slimming is one of our favourite treatments at the Rupesh Shah Aesthetic clinic based in Harley Street, London and Rupesh is an expert in this treatment.
How do facial slimming injections work?
The masseter muscle is the main muscle of biting and grinding. It is a strong muscle in comparison to the frown muscles or forehead. We usually perform 3 to 5 small injections of anti-wrinkle product into the masseter muscle, as shown below. The way I like to explain the mechanism of action is similar to that of putting your arm or leg into a plaster cast after a break. Preventing the muscle from contracting over a period of time weakens the muscle and reduces its size.
How painful are facial slimming injections?
The injections are the least painful injections of all the treatments that we perform at the clinic. It feels like a small sting when you have an injection.
How long does facial slimming treatment take to work?
Facial slimming injections take about 2 to 4 weeks to work as it takes time for the muscle to relax and reduce in size. The maximal effect will be about 8 weeks after the treatment.
How will I know when the treatment is working?
We often say to patients that, before treatment when you clench your teeth, the bite muscle feels firm. Approximately 2-3 weeks after treatment the bite muscle will feel soft, a bit like a kitchen sponge. This is the point at which the muscle has been relaxed and you know that it is working.
How long do facial slimming treatments last?
With the correct amount of units the treatment should last up to 6 months. When you can feel the bite muscle contracting well again we recommend coming back to have a repeat treatment.
Will I still be able to eat after facial slimming treatment?
Yes – there are other muscles that help bite and grind food. Place your fingers on the side of the head and clench your teeth – you will feel a muscle called temporalis which helps you to grind food. After jaw slimming treatment it may be more tiring to eat chewy foods.
Does facial slimming treatment work for everyone?
Facial slimming treatment works best in patients who have strong bite muscles and a jawline which is not obscured by heavy lower cheeks. Treatment is on a case by case basis so feel free to book a consultation with one of our experienced medical practitioners for advice on whether jawline slimming will work for you.
What are the risks of facial slimming treatment?
Risks of facial slimming injections include:
A small bruise after treatment: This is unlikely, however, as the jaw area is not particularly vascular.
Difficulty grinding tough foods: The masseter muscle will weaken as a result of the injections and you may notice it being more difficult to grind food. This is not a permanent side effect.
Affecting the smile muscle: The masseter muscle lives very close to a muscle called ‘risorius’, as shown by the red muscle in the picture below. Risorius is the muscle responsible for opening the mouth wide when smiling. We are very careful to avoid this muscle when injecting the masseters to avoid the smile from being affected. In the unlikely event of the smile muscle being affected it would wear off quickly with no permanent problems.
Book your Jaw Reduction appointment at our Harley Street Clinic:
12 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PG
Contact us to arrange a consultation:
Tel: 0207 193 9717
Mob: 07956 576666
Email: rupesh@rupeshshahaesthetics.co.uk
Rupesh Shah Aesthetics based in central London’s prestigious Harley Street known for its safety and high quality
Other Recommended Treatments:
BOTOX®
DERMAL FILLERS
CHEMICAL PEELS
DERMAROLLER / DERMAPEN
PRP THERAPY
(Facial slimming / jawline injections | Harley Street London)
Anti wrinkle injections (BOTOX) can be used to slim the face when injected into the angle of the jaw (the masseter muscle). By using approximately 50 units in the jaw area, anti-wrinkle injections can slim prominent jawlines and create a more aethetically pleasing facial contour. Jawline slimming is one of our favourite treatments at the Rupesh Shah Aesthetic clinic based in Harley Street, London and Rupesh is an expert in this treatment.
How do facial slimming injections work?
The masseter muscle is the main muscle of biting and grinding. It is a strong muscle in comparison to the frown muscles or forehead. We usually perform 3 to 5 small injections of anti-wrinkle product into the masseter muscle, as shown below. The way I like to explain the mechanism of action is similar to that of putting your arm or leg into a plaster cast after a break. Preventing the muscle from contracting over a period of time weakens the muscle and reduces its size.
How painful are facial slimming injections?
The injections are the least painful injections of all the treatments that we perform at the clinic. It feels like a small sting when you have an injection.
How long does facial slimming treatment take to work?
Facial slimming injections take about 2 to 4 weeks to work as it takes time for the muscle to relax and reduce in size. The maximal effect will be about 8 weeks after the treatment.
How will I know when the treatment is working?
We often say to patients that, before treatment when you clench your teeth, the bite muscle feels firm. Approximately 2-3 weeks after treatment the bite muscle will feel soft, a bit like a kitchen sponge. This is the point at which the muscle has been relaxed and you know that it is working.
How long do facial slimming treatments last?
With the correct amount of units the treatment should last up to 6 months. When you can feel the bite muscle contracting well again we recommend coming back to have a repeat treatment.
Will I still be able to eat after facial slimming treatment?
Yes – there are other muscles that help bite and grind food. Place your fingers on the side of the head and clench your teeth – you will feel a muscle called temporalis which helps you to grind food. After jaw slimming treatment it may be more tiring to eat chewy foods.
Does facial slimming treatment work for everyone?
Facial slimming treatment works best in patients who have strong bite muscles and a jawline which is not obscured by heavy lower cheeks. Treatment is on a case by case basis so feel free to book a consultation with one of our experienced medical practitioners for advice on whether jawline slimming will work for you.
What are the risks of facial slimming treatment?
Risks of facial slimming injections include:
A small bruise after treatment: This is unlikely, however, as the jaw area is not particularly vascular.
Difficulty grinding tough foods: The masseter muscle will weaken as a result of the injections and you may notice it being more difficult to grind food. This is not a permanent side effect.
Affecting the smile muscle: The masseter muscle lives very close to a muscle called ‘risorius’, as shown by the red muscle in the picture below. Risorius is the muscle responsible for opening the mouth wide when smiling. We are very careful to avoid this muscle when injecting the masseters to avoid the smile from being affected. In the unlikely event of the smile muscle being affected it would wear off quickly with no permanent problems.
Book your Jaw Reduction appointment at our Harley Street Clinic:
12 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PG
Contact us to arrange a consultation:
Tel: 0207 193 9717
Mob: 07956 576666
Email: rupesh@rupeshshahaesthetics.co.uk
Rupesh Shah Aesthetics based in central London’s prestigious Harley Street known for its safety and high quality
Other Recommended Treatments:
BOTOX®
DERMAL FILLERS
CHEMICAL PEELS
DERMAROLLER / DERMAPEN
PRP THERAPY
