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<\/a>Most people don\u2019t associate their jawline with aging or any sort of cosmetic concern. When they think of an aged-face, they think wrinkles. They think fine lines. Particularly the frown lines in the middle of the forehead – right above the nose- or the crow\u2019s feet around the eyes. <\/p>\nBut a younger face tends to be the widest around the eyes and the narrowest near the jaw and chin. As we get older, our faces square off or become wider at the jawline. This can first be observed between the ages of 20-and-40-years-old. Not even a particularly advanced age.<\/p>\n
This is a concern for many women that notice this transformation in the mirror. Especially since the ideal female face is often thought of as delicate, oval-shaped and smoothly contoured. Because of this, many desire a heart shaped face. A squaring-off, or a widening of the lower face and jawline, creates a fuller more masculine, not feminine, look. <\/p>\n
Why Is My Jawline Getting Wider?<\/strong><\/H3><\/p>\nThe masseter muscle, which is the muscle we chew with, has an often-understated but profound influence on facial appearance.<\/p>\n
This muscle works just like another other muscle in the body. It can be \u201cworked out\u201d and can \u201cbulk up.\u201d The more the masseter muscle \u201cexercises\u201d and contracts, the bigger the muscle gets. This can leave someone with an over-developed chewing muscle and a less desirable square face.<\/p>\n
For some, this square, wider-looking face is an inevitable result of the masseter muscle thickening and becoming more prominent from decades of chewing, grinding their teeth (bruxism<\/a>), clenching their jaw, or dental problems. Certain habits like frequent and excessive gum chewing can also accentuate masseter size over time.<\/p>\nFor others, genetics play a role in this masseter muscle hypertrophy. This is more common among Koreans, the Chinese, and other southeast Asians who seem to be genetically predisposed to a thicker masseter and shorter, wider faces.<\/p>\n
Masseter Muscle Injections for Jawline Slimming<\/strong><\/H3> <\/p>\n![\"Masseter](\"http:\/\/sistineplasticsurgery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Masseter-muscle-300x169.jpg\")
<\/a>In the past, surgery was the only option for anyone wanting to reshape their lower jaw. Jawline reduction was an invasive procedure where the jawbone was literally shaved down. With surgery always comes the risk of complications like pain, infection, facial nerve paralysis, and difficulty opening the mouth. Jawline reduction surgery, while popular in Korea, involved a significant recovery time and an unnatural look where the angle of the jawbone was no longer visible.<\/p>\nThankfully, we\u2019ve since found that injecting BOTOX\u00ae Cosmetic<\/a> or Dysport<\/a> directly into the masseter muscle <\/a>helps contour the jawline and slim the face. The injection of botulinum toxin type A into the masseter muscle is a highly effective, cost-efficient, non-surgical means to reduce the lower face and jawline\u2019s width and shape. <\/p>\nSimilarly to how Dysport and BOTOX\u00ae work for wrinkle reduction, the injection relaxes the muscles of the injected area. Sudden, involuntary, muscle contractions (muscle spasms) can not occur.<\/p>\n
How Can Dysport and BOTOX\u00ae Reduce the Size of My Jaw?<\/strong><\/H3><\/p>\nThese injections weaken the injected muscle over time. Think of BOTOX\u00ae as a relaxing temporary vacation for the muscle. A relaxed masseter muscle thins out. The aesthetic effect is a reduction in the flared or enlarged nature of the jawline. Within a week or two, most patients notice their jawline feels softer when they bite down and touch it. A more rounded jawline is usually noticeable within six weeks. <\/p>\n
Masseter muscle injections should be repeated every 3 to 6 months to maintain the result. However, after multiple sessions, upkeep can be spaced out to 9 to 12 month intervals.<\/p>\n
Who Is an Appropriate Candidate for Masseter BOTOX\u00ae?<\/strong><\/H3><\/p>\nMasseter BOTOX\u00ae or Dysport injections are highly beneficial to patients who would like to narrow and angulate the lower face. Particularly anyone who doesn\u2019t like the shape of their face due to a square or thick jawline and desires a more feminine look.<\/p>\n
The relative thickness of someone\u2019s masseter muscle can be determined by feeling their outer jawline as they bite down hard. If it is rock hard, or it appears enlarged as their teeth are clenched, that person is a good candidate for masseter muscle injections.<\/p>\n
Many people who grind or clench their teeth may experience TMJ or Bruxism and can certainly benefit from Dysport or BOTOX\u00ae injections for masseter muscle hypertrophy.<\/p>\n
People who suffer from migraines or tension headaches from teeth grinding can also benefit from masseter muscle BOTOX\u00ae or Dysport treatments. This is because a relaxed masseter muscle helps reduce overall tension in the face. <\/p>\n
Masseter muscle injections are very popular in Asia and China. In fact, this is where the procedure was discovered and first came into prominence.<\/p>\n
Both men and women can be good candidates for this procedure.<\/p>\n
Interested in Masseter BOTOX\u00ae IN Pittsburgh?<\/H2><\/p>\n
Dr. Paul Leong at Sistine Facial Plastic Surgery can administer Dysport and BOTOX\u00ae to the masseter muscle for jawline slimming at any of our six locations in the region. If you\u2019d like to schedule a consultation to determine if you\u2019re a good candidate for masseter BOTOX\u00ae in Pittsburgh, PA, contact us<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BOTOX\u00ae Cosmetic for Masseter Muscle Enables Jawline Slimming Without Surgery Most people don\u2019t associate their jawline with aging or any sort of cosmetic concern. When they think of an aged-face, they think wrinkles. They think fine lines. Particularly the frown lines in the middle of the forehead – right above the nose- or the crow\u2019s … Continue reading Masseter Muscle Botox – Reshape Your Jaw Without Surgery<\/span>
For others, genetics play a role in this masseter muscle hypertrophy. This is more common among Koreans, the Chinese, and other southeast Asians who seem to be genetically predisposed to a thicker masseter and shorter, wider faces.<\/p>\n
Masseter Muscle Injections for Jawline Slimming<\/strong><\/H3> <\/p>\n<\/a>In the past, surgery was the only option for anyone wanting to reshape their lower jaw. Jawline reduction was an invasive procedure where the jawbone was literally shaved down. With surgery always comes the risk of complications like pain, infection, facial nerve paralysis, and difficulty opening the mouth. Jawline reduction surgery, while popular in Korea, involved a significant recovery time and an unnatural look where the angle of the jawbone was no longer visible.<\/p>\nThankfully, we\u2019ve since found that injecting BOTOX\u00ae Cosmetic<\/a> or Dysport<\/a> directly into the masseter muscle <\/a>helps contour the jawline and slim the face. The injection of botulinum toxin type A into the masseter muscle is a highly effective, cost-efficient, non-surgical means to reduce the lower face and jawline\u2019s width and shape. <\/p>\nSimilarly to how Dysport and BOTOX\u00ae work for wrinkle reduction, the injection relaxes the muscles of the injected area. Sudden, involuntary, muscle contractions (muscle spasms) can not occur.<\/p>\n
How Can Dysport and BOTOX\u00ae Reduce the Size of My Jaw?<\/strong><\/H3><\/p>\nThese injections weaken the injected muscle over time. Think of BOTOX\u00ae as a relaxing temporary vacation for the muscle. A relaxed masseter muscle thins out. The aesthetic effect is a reduction in the flared or enlarged nature of the jawline. Within a week or two, most patients notice their jawline feels softer when they bite down and touch it. A more rounded jawline is usually noticeable within six weeks. <\/p>\n
Masseter muscle injections should be repeated every 3 to 6 months to maintain the result. However, after multiple sessions, upkeep can be spaced out to 9 to 12 month intervals.<\/p>\n
Who Is an Appropriate Candidate for Masseter BOTOX\u00ae?<\/strong><\/H3><\/p>\nMasseter BOTOX\u00ae or Dysport injections are highly beneficial to patients who would like to narrow and angulate the lower face. Particularly anyone who doesn\u2019t like the shape of their face due to a square or thick jawline and desires a more feminine look.<\/p>\n
The relative thickness of someone\u2019s masseter muscle can be determined by feeling their outer jawline as they bite down hard. If it is rock hard, or it appears enlarged as their teeth are clenched, that person is a good candidate for masseter muscle injections.<\/p>\n
Many people who grind or clench their teeth may experience TMJ or Bruxism and can certainly benefit from Dysport or BOTOX\u00ae injections for masseter muscle hypertrophy.<\/p>\n
People who suffer from migraines or tension headaches from teeth grinding can also benefit from masseter muscle BOTOX\u00ae or Dysport treatments. This is because a relaxed masseter muscle helps reduce overall tension in the face. <\/p>\n
Masseter muscle injections are very popular in Asia and China. In fact, this is where the procedure was discovered and first came into prominence.<\/p>\n
Both men and women can be good candidates for this procedure.<\/p>\n
Interested in Masseter BOTOX\u00ae IN Pittsburgh?<\/H2><\/p>\n
Dr. Paul Leong at Sistine Facial Plastic Surgery can administer Dysport and BOTOX\u00ae to the masseter muscle for jawline slimming at any of our six locations in the region. If you\u2019d like to schedule a consultation to determine if you\u2019re a good candidate for masseter BOTOX\u00ae in Pittsburgh, PA, contact us<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BOTOX\u00ae Cosmetic for Masseter Muscle Enables Jawline Slimming Without Surgery Most people don\u2019t associate their jawline with aging or any sort of cosmetic concern. When they think of an aged-face, they think wrinkles. They think fine lines. Particularly the frown lines in the middle of the forehead – right above the nose- or the crow\u2019s … Continue reading Masseter Muscle Botox – Reshape Your Jaw Without Surgery<\/span>
<\/a>In the past, surgery was the only option for anyone wanting to reshape their lower jaw. Jawline reduction was an invasive procedure where the jawbone was literally shaved down. With surgery always comes the risk of complications like pain, infection, facial nerve paralysis, and difficulty opening the mouth. Jawline reduction surgery, while popular in Korea, involved a significant recovery time and an unnatural look where the angle of the jawbone was no longer visible.<\/p>\nThankfully, we\u2019ve since found that injecting BOTOX\u00ae Cosmetic<\/a> or Dysport<\/a> directly into the masseter muscle <\/a>helps contour the jawline and slim the face. The injection of botulinum toxin type A into the masseter muscle is a highly effective, cost-efficient, non-surgical means to reduce the lower face and jawline\u2019s width and shape. <\/p>\n Similarly to how Dysport and BOTOX\u00ae work for wrinkle reduction, the injection relaxes the muscles of the injected area. Sudden, involuntary, muscle contractions (muscle spasms) can not occur.<\/p>\n These injections weaken the injected muscle over time. Think of BOTOX\u00ae as a relaxing temporary vacation for the muscle. A relaxed masseter muscle thins out. The aesthetic effect is a reduction in the flared or enlarged nature of the jawline. Within a week or two, most patients notice their jawline feels softer when they bite down and touch it. A more rounded jawline is usually noticeable within six weeks. <\/p>\n Masseter muscle injections should be repeated every 3 to 6 months to maintain the result. However, after multiple sessions, upkeep can be spaced out to 9 to 12 month intervals.<\/p>\n Masseter BOTOX\u00ae or Dysport injections are highly beneficial to patients who would like to narrow and angulate the lower face. Particularly anyone who doesn\u2019t like the shape of their face due to a square or thick jawline and desires a more feminine look.<\/p>\n The relative thickness of someone\u2019s masseter muscle can be determined by feeling their outer jawline as they bite down hard. If it is rock hard, or it appears enlarged as their teeth are clenched, that person is a good candidate for masseter muscle injections.<\/p>\n Many people who grind or clench their teeth may experience TMJ or Bruxism and can certainly benefit from Dysport or BOTOX\u00ae injections for masseter muscle hypertrophy.<\/p>\n People who suffer from migraines or tension headaches from teeth grinding can also benefit from masseter muscle BOTOX\u00ae or Dysport treatments. This is because a relaxed masseter muscle helps reduce overall tension in the face. <\/p>\n Masseter muscle injections are very popular in Asia and China. In fact, this is where the procedure was discovered and first came into prominence.<\/p>\n Both men and women can be good candidates for this procedure.<\/p>\n Dr. Paul Leong at Sistine Facial Plastic Surgery can administer Dysport and BOTOX\u00ae to the masseter muscle for jawline slimming at any of our six locations in the region. If you\u2019d like to schedule a consultation to determine if you\u2019re a good candidate for masseter BOTOX\u00ae in Pittsburgh, PA, contact us<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BOTOX\u00ae Cosmetic for Masseter Muscle Enables Jawline Slimming Without Surgery Most people don\u2019t associate their jawline with aging or any sort of cosmetic concern. When they think of an aged-face, they think wrinkles. They think fine lines. Particularly the frown lines in the middle of the forehead – right above the nose- or the crow\u2019s … Continue reading Masseter Muscle Botox – Reshape Your Jaw Without Surgery<\/span> How Can Dysport and BOTOX\u00ae Reduce the Size of My Jaw?<\/strong><\/H3><\/p>\n
Who Is an Appropriate Candidate for Masseter BOTOX\u00ae?<\/strong><\/H3><\/p>\n
Interested in Masseter BOTOX\u00ae IN Pittsburgh?<\/H2><\/p>\n