Can Botox Create a Thinner-looking Face?

November 13, 2008
Asked By:CS1981 in San Francisco, CA

I've heard that Botox can also be injected on the chewing muscles in the mouth to help to create a thinner-looking face. Is this true?

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August 22, 2015

Answer: In a word, yes

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August 29, 2017

Answer: Botox in the masseters

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January 10, 2017

Answer: Botox Can Thin the Face

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January 10, 2017

Answer: Botox Can Thin the Face

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January 26, 2016

Answer: Botox can be used to soften prominent jaw

Kimberly Butterwick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 26, 2016

Answer: Botox can be used to soften prominent jaw

Kimberly Butterwick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 11, 2015

Answer: Botox to thin the face

Young R. Cho, MD, PhDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 11, 2015

Answer: Botox to thin the face

Young R. Cho, MD, PhDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 11, 2014

Answer: Yes

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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December 11, 2014

Answer: Yes

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