Will masetter Botox throw off my face shape? (Photo)

Botox to the masseter muscles helps to minimize the appearance of this area, leading to a slimming effect of the jawline. The treatment is done in the office with final results seen after two weeks. The product wears off gradually over approximately three to four months.

Based on your photos, your jaw appears to be wide in the area of your masseter muscles. You can check with certainty by putting your fingers on these areas and clenching your teeth. If the area gets worse with clenching your teeth, then your candidacy for Botox looks to be favorable. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Botox in Masseter will help with TMJ and grinding, however at the same time will slim down the lower face. The usual dose is 15-30 units on each side. Two things to keep in mind is repetitive Botox to masseter muscle can make the jowls worse and also can cause hypertrophy of temporalis muscle (the muscle in temple area). Thank you.