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Jaw Reduction Using Botox - How Are the Results?
can the face change dramatically if botox injections were used to reduce the jaw and slim the face? does it give similar results to jaw shaving?
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Jaw Reduction Using Botox
Hello and thank you for the question.
Regarding your question, the indications for Botox Cosmetic, although only approved by the FDA for management of glabellar furrows, has gone far beyond the eradication of wrinkles. As an example, in the appropriate patients, Botox Cosmetic can be used quite effectively in facial slimming, and notably jaw slimming. This well described technique is effective in narrowing of the lower facial width in patients with pronounced or hypertrophic...
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Muscle reduction with Botox
Yes, you can get some atrophy of muscles with Botox. I have used Botox to decrease the calf muscles but the results are temporary(as long as the Botox works-couple to several months) and a lot of it needs to be used.; It would work the same for any muscle but "shaving" the muscles would be much more effective and longer lasting.
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Botox can be used to reduce appearance of the jaws.
Botox to the masseter muscle is reportedly performed to reduce the appearance of the jaws. The masseter is quite a large and strong muscle. Partial paresis of the muscle may result in other portions bulging. This seems entirely possible and can easily be remedied with additional Botox as advised. This seems reasonable given the size of the muscle.
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Yes it can make a difference
Botox is injected into the masseter muscle to induce reduction of movement/size. Bone, skin thickness, fatty tissue are all factors that are assessed prior to treatment. If majority of the bulk along the jawline is the muscle, then their response to a reduction will be large and vice versa. We have seen dramatic results in our practice.
Speak to your practitioner who is experienced with these treatments to see if you are an appropriate candidate. If injected improperly changes...
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Botox to smooth the jawline contour
Botox is an effective treatment for reducing a prominent, disproportionate, or asymmetric jaw line caused by hypertrophic (enlarged) muscles of mastication. These muscles along the posterior jaw are used to chew and clench the teeth, and are commonly enlarged if you clench or grind your teeth while sleeping. Non-surgical jaw reduction with Botox is a temporary solution for those who would like to smooth a sharp jaw line contour from squared to a more feminine oval shape. The treatment...
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Vancouver Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox Jaw Reduction
Botox jaw reduction can reduce the size of the masseter muscle and create a slimmer appearing jawline and face. It is critical that the injector has knowledge of facial anatomy.
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Yes Botox can make the Jawline appear slimmer
Botox can be safely injected into the muscles along the outer portion of the outer and lower portion of the cheek/jawline region which will give the appearance of a thinner lower face. The bony portion of the jawline is not impacted but the muscles are and that can make the face look much less 'boxy' or 'square' for patients with that concern.
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Botox for jaw shaping
Botox and other botulinim toxins can be used to shape the lower part of the face. The muscles targeted are the masseter (chewing) and the Depressor Anguli Oris or marionette line muscle. It cannot reduce jaw size.
The results that can be anticipated with targeting these with Botox or Dysport include:
Less square shape to lower half of face (very popular in Asia)
Reduction of downturned mouth appearance.
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Botox can reshape the face safely and impressively
Botox can be safely used to 'slim / thin' the round face if the masseter muscles overlying the jawbone (mandible) are large / thick. An evaluation should be made by your doctor so that you can determine the etiology of your concerns -- whether the bone is wide or whether the muscle is large. Many patients (in particular, Asians) can enjoy a slimmer, oval facial shape with Botox injections to the masseter muscle. The results are subtle but quite impressive....
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Botox can reshape a face
Botox is not the same as surgery, but if someone has bulky masseter muscles in the cheek, they can be thinned out with Botox injections. The angle of the jaw can be made more defined by injecting the platysma muscle immediately under the jaw.
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