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Jaw Reduction Using Botox - How Are the Results?

asked 1 year ago by 4423anon in canada
Latest answer by Frances Jang, MD
Question viewed 4,096 times
Tags: jaw, results, slimming

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?

19 answers to Jaw Reduction Using Botox - How Are the Results?

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... more

Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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... more

Frances Jang, MD
Vancouver Dermatologic Surgeon

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.

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.

Laurie Jacobson, MD
Seattle Dermatologist

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.

Robert A. Weiss, MD
Baltimore Dermatologic Surgeon

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.... more

Vishal Banthia, MD
San Jose Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox Cosmetic to Help Reduce Jaw Size

Hi 4423anon in canada, Botox Cosmetic if used appropriately may be able to change the shape of your face, but this change occurs slowly. Botox Cosmetic has been used to slim the jawline by reducing the masseter muscle on the sides of the jaw, thus avoiding plastic surgery. Results are typically seen after several weeks and maintained for several months. Treatment doses for slimming the jaws are typically a little higher than standard Botox Cosmetic used for wrinkles in the forehead... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox on jawline

Botox is only beneficial to narrow the jawline if the width is due to masseter hypertrophy. Otherwise the width may be due to bone which will not respond to the botox.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Botox can decrease the width of the jaws--if you have the right anatomy

Botox can be very effective in slimming the jaw line in cases where the jaw width is due (at least in part) to a large, strong jaw muscle called the masseter. However, Botox will have no impact on the jawbone (mandible) itself. So if the face looks wide primarily because of a wide jawbone, Botox will not be the appropriate treatment.

Haresh Yalamanchili, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

Jaw Reduction Using Botox - How Are the Results?

Botox to the "jaw" the masseter injection whether partial of more can give a slimming effect to the face. Much easier than a surgery. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Botox can reduce the size of large masseter muscles to slim the lower face

The width of the jawline is determined by both the bone structure and the size of the masseter muscles overlying the lateral jaw. Botox can decrease the size of the muscles. The results are usually seen 2-3 months after injection. But Botox cannot reduce the size of the bone. Which method is best depends on the individual anatomy. Of course, one method is a temporary injection and one is extensive surgery. I recommend a thorough evaluation by a... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

For the right shaped face, it is great!

BOTOX in the masseter muscle is a very popular treatment. It reduces the lateral facial fullness. 5 minute office service vs significant facial surgery-no brainer. The important thing is to be assessed by someone who does these treatments. Ultimately if you are not satisfied with the procedures, the effects wear off.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

BOTOX® can be used to shrink excessive masseter muscle bulk

BOTOX® is commonly used to correct masseter hypertrophy [enlargement of the masseter muscles above the posterior jawline]. Masseter hypertrophy is often seen in people who grind or clench their teeth a lot [bruxism], a condition sometimes associated with temporo-mandibular joint [TMJ] pain. Treatment with BOTOX®, typically 5-10 units per injection, 3-4 injections on each side, usually improves both masseter hypertrophy and any associated bruxism and/or TMJ pain. Sometimes... more

Kevin C. Smith, MD
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox Cannot Compete with Results from Reduction Genioplasty

If you have a prominent jaw, some type of reduction genioplasty is the preferred treatment. Botox may provide some allusion temporarily of improvement, but the surgical procedure is the method which will give you the best chance of longlasting results.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Botox reduces lateral projections of jaws in people with large facial muscles

Botox reduces lateral projections of jaws in people with large facial muscles. Specifically some patients have large masseter muscles along the sides of their face which they use for chewing or clentching their teeth. These muscles can be relaxed with botox.

Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

Botox for contouring the jaw line

Botox will not change the jaw line itself but may make the overlying masseter muscle less prominent and therefore make the face appear less wide. To do so, the muscles need to be larger than normal and it may take 1 month to see the results. One study that used ultrasound to measure the changes found and average of 1/3 reduction in muscle thickness.