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Jawline Reduction w/o Altering Jaw Muscle
Is it possible to file down the jaw bone and leave the jaw muscle alone?
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debz
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Jaw Reduction without Altering Jaw Muscle
Hi debz,
Yes, jaw reduction may be performed without directly modifying the jaw or masseter muscle. A large jaw can make the lower face square or more masculine, which is less desired by women. Options generally include reducing the size of the jaw muscle and/or bone.
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 with Botox are typically seen after several weeks and...
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Jaw Line Reduction
Without "before" pictures, it is impossible for use to give you specific advice. In some cases, the appearance of the jaw line can be reduced with Botox Cosmetic as an off-label treatment. If you are a candidate for this procedure it would be much less invasive than surgery to reduce the jaw.
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