Hi! I am a fit, healthy, 25 year old guy. I am not sure about my face shape but it seems like I have round face shape. And it seems like my jaw is too wide and making my face wider and rounder. Do you think botox to the masseter muscle can help? What do you think about the jaw shaving surgeries? I want to express that I do not want a feminine face, I want slimmer face with sharp jawline. Can jaw shaving surgery be the solution for me (I also want to get an otoplasty for my ears btw.)? Thanks..
September 7, 2016
Answer: Slimming wide face on male Based on the photo you provided, it does not appear to me that you have enlarged masseter muscles that would be causing your face to be widened, so I would not recommend Botox in that area for you. An exam would be helpful to give you the best advice in regards to your jawline, but just based on the one photo, your jawline looks pretty good to me.
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September 7, 2016
Answer: Slimming wide face on male Based on the photo you provided, it does not appear to me that you have enlarged masseter muscles that would be causing your face to be widened, so I would not recommend Botox in that area for you. An exam would be helpful to give you the best advice in regards to your jawline, but just based on the one photo, your jawline looks pretty good to me.
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Answer: Facial Slimming with Botox/Dysport Thank you for your question! Botox to the masseter muscles is a great non-surgical procedure for facial slimming. Injecting Botox into the muscle weakens it, and over time while the muscle is weaker it atrophies (decreases in size), providing the slimming effect. Botox treatments will affect your masseter muscles, but not your mandible (jaw bone). Jaw shaving is a procedure that reduces the size and shape of your actual bone. As Botox is a temporary treatment, I recommend receiving Botox treatments first in order to see if you like the results before considering surgical options. It is important to see an experienced injector to help determine if Botox treatments would be right for you.
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Answer: Facial Slimming with Botox/Dysport Thank you for your question! Botox to the masseter muscles is a great non-surgical procedure for facial slimming. Injecting Botox into the muscle weakens it, and over time while the muscle is weaker it atrophies (decreases in size), providing the slimming effect. Botox treatments will affect your masseter muscles, but not your mandible (jaw bone). Jaw shaving is a procedure that reduces the size and shape of your actual bone. As Botox is a temporary treatment, I recommend receiving Botox treatments first in order to see if you like the results before considering surgical options. It is important to see an experienced injector to help determine if Botox treatments would be right for you.
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