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JAWLINE REDUCTION
WHAT IS COSMETIC JAWLINE CONTOURING (Jawline Slimming, Jawline Reduction)?
Botox andJeuveau are effective treatments for reducing a prominent or asymmetric jawline caused by enlarged muscles. The muscles along the posterior jaw are used to chew and clench the teeth and can become enlarged when the teeth clench while sleeping. The botox treatment reduces the size of the muscles injected, thereby smoothing the facial contour.
Botulinum toxin is used cosmetically to paralyze the facial muscles. In the jaw, we can use neurotoxins in the masseter muscle. Themasseter muscle is one of many muscles that help us chew, and you can feel it as a profound prominence along your jawline when you clench your teeth down. It is also a muscle that is sometimes tight in individuals who clench their jaw or grind their teeth at night.
UsingBotulinum toxin to reduce muscle size is not uncommon and can be used for enlarged jaw muscles and calf muscles to improve body contouring. Botox blocks the signal from the nerves to the muscles preventing contraction. The muscle will cease to grow in size and begin atrophy by preventing contraction, reducing its prominence.
Before treatment, the area will be cleaned and marked for injection. Typically, 15-50 units of botox are injected on each side of the face into the masseter muscle. This treatment should not have a significant impact on biting or chewing. Patients interested in receiving botox to contour the jawline must be aware that the injection will only treat overactive masseter muscles and not improve a squared jawline caused by bone structure.
Injections of botulinum toxin to this area will act to weaken the masseter muscle. Functionally, this improves the pain that some people experience in their jaw and alleviates uncomfortable night grinding. The injections will also slim the muscle and create a more narrow lower face and sleeker jaw appearance from a cosmetic perspective. It will take a more rectangular face and create a more heart-shaped or inverted triangle type shape.
Jawline slimming reduces a prominent, disproportionate, or asymmetric jawline by weakening the masseter muscles with botox injections.
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JAWLINE REDUCTION – JAWLINE CONTOURING – JAWLINE SLIMMING
We specialize in the art of non-surgical jawline slimming through injecting Botox/Jeuveau into the masseter muscle.
The masseter muscle is the muscle used for chewing food and clenching our jaws.
Many people have an overactive masseter muscle when they sleep, leading to a hypertrophied masseter muscle.
The results in a square or wide jawline and often causes TMJ.
Both issues can be addressed by relaxing the masseter muscle, resulting in a slimmer face and narrower jawline, and resolving TMJ pain.
Other ways to make your jawline appear firmer and slimmer are jawline filler with Voluma and Submental-liposuction Cosmetic Surgery.
See our FAQ below. Contact Us with any other questions.
JAWLINE REDUCTION – JAWLINE CONTOURING – JAWLINE SLIMMING
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JAWLINE REDUCTION – JAWLINE CONTOURING – JAWLINE SLIMMING
PROCEDURE PREP
Before your treatment session, our specialist will discuss what to expect during your treatment. However, it is helpful to remember that there are a few things to take into consideration before your session:
- At least three to four days before your procedure, discontinue anti-inflammatory medications.
- One to two weeks before your procedure, discontinue any blood-thinning herbs, supplements, or vitamins.
- One to two weeks before your procedure, discontinue systematic steroids
- At least one month before your procedure, stop steroid injections
- On the day of your procedure, eat a full, healthy breakfast and be sure to drink plenty of water
- Please be advised that if you take chronic oral steroids, a discontinuation plan will need to be discussed with your primary care provider as abrupt stoppage may cause side effects.
JAWLINE REDUCTION – JAWLINE CONTOURING – JAWLINE SLIMMING
AFTERCARE
After your treatment session, we recommend that all patients rest on the day of their procedure. We advise limited use of the treatment area for the next two days, but some movement is encouraged. Limited use helps the joint recover as the treatment is absorbed by the area’s surrounding tissues.
0 – 3 days post-procedure guidelines.
- After your treatment, there is a chance you’ll experience some mild to moderate pain or discomfort at the treatment site. Discomfort is normal, and it is a sign that your body is healing as it adjusts to the treatment.
- It is best to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to help promote healing.
- You mustn’t take ANY medications following your procedure unless specifically directed otherwise by a physician. NO medicine is a must because any drug can affect the healing process or other adverse effects.
Therefore, discontinue use of any of these medications post-procedure for best results:
- Anti-inflammatory medications for at least two weeks post-procedure
- Blood-thinning herbs, supplements, or vitamins for 3-4 days post-procedure
- Systematic steroids for two weeks post-procedure
- Other important guidelines to follow after your procedure are:
- Avoid applying ice or heat to the injection site for the first 72 hours post-procedure
- Don’t take a hot bath or go to a sauna for the first few days post-procedure
- Avoid consumption of any alcoholic beverages for the first week post-procedure
- Avoid showering for the first 24 hours following your procedure
- Limit caffeine consumption for the first week post-procedure
- Avoid smoking
3 – 14 days post-procedure guidelines.
- At this point in your healing, you should gradually increase your daily activities.
- 3 to 14 days is also when you can begin exercises. Proper exercise is a vital part of long-term results, and we can help you determine which exercises are best suited for your needs before your procedure.
- Ice can be applied 3-4 times a day for 15-20 minutes as needed for comfort
- Anti-inflammatory medications (such as Tylenol) can be taken to help manage any residual pain at this time, taken as directed
- Continue to avoid alcoholic beverages, smoking, or excessive amounts of caffeine
3 – 4 weeks post-procedure guidelines.
- We highly encourage you to begin physical therapy to aid in your long-term healing and continued recovery at this point in your healing.
- A follow-up appointment will be made for you to meet with our physician to review your healing process. You must keep this follow-up visit even if your recovery is going well.
- If there are any adjustments to your customized treatment plan, this is when our physician will be able to make those decisions.
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