Masseter Botox. Will it help give my face a round shape?

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Will it help in giving my face a rounder more feminine/soft face shape? Also are before and after pictures required even for Botox treatments?

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox for masseter reduction can be a very safe and predictable way to create slimming and tapering of the jawline.  When performed by a surgeon experienced in the treatment, it will create a slimming effect in 4-6 weeks which will continue for 3-4 months.  Maximal results will be achieved with serial treatments after 4-6 months.

Jaime Rosenzweig, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your great question. Botox is a neuromodulator, which will ease the contraction of your masseter muscles, softening the outer corners of your jaw. Clenching of the jaw can cause the masseter muscles to become strong and over-pronounced, similar to a weight lifter lifting weights. By easing the contraction, the muscles can remain in their relaxed position. 
Make sure you visit a doctor who is experienced in using Botox for the masseters. Although many do not have before and afters on their public websites, many will have samples for you to look at in their practice. 
Best of luck to you!

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Administration of Botox to the masseter muscles will generally thin the lower portion of the face. Good luck from New York City

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

Generally injection of the masseter is to make the face more tapered. as far as pictures most doctors take before pictures and then at 2 weeks as there is not a change immediately after the injection

Mary P. Lupo, MD · Answer

The fact is, Botox in the masseters will give your face a more oval or angular face by reducing the lateral jaw bulking of the masseter. This is preferrred for femininity more than a square or round face. Females should want the widest point to be near the lateral,upper cheeks not the lateral jawline. Botox will also help with unwanted clenching and grinding, TMJ symptoms and headaches. I often combine it with a bit of filler in the chin to elongate the face and counter-balance the squared or lower rounding of the lower face which can look more masculine (if squared)  of child-like (if round)

Masseter Botox. Will it help give my face a round shape?

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Answer: Botox and masseter

Answer: Botox and masseter

Answer: It will not. It will make if more oval or angular.

Answer: It will not. It will make if more oval or angular.

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Masseter Botox. Will it help give my face a round shape?

Answers (7)

Answer: Botox and masseter

Answer: Botox and masseter

Answer: It will not. It will make if more oval or angular.

Answer: It will not. It will make if more oval or angular.

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