Is my square, wide jaw caused by the muscle or bone? (Photo)

Wide and/or square jaws in female patients are very likely secondary to the anatomy of the jaw bone and size of one of the jaw muscles that that participates in chewing ( master muscle)Wide jaw in females can be temporarily 'reduced' in size by 'shrinking" the masseter muscle with Botox. Since this treatment only last or about 3 to 4 months, recurrent treatment with Botox is necessary to maintain the results.Jaw surgery ( removal of a portion of the jaw bone that makes it square) could slim down the lower face permanently. This is a surgery very common among asian patients in asian countries. In America, this procedure is not common since a wide/square jaw is usually desired since it is a feature associated with top models (e.g. Cyndy Crawford) or celebrities ( e.g Angelina Jolie. Penelope Cruz). Jaw reduction surgery is invasive and requires surgical downtime.Patients interested in a jaw reshaping  should make a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and or Craniofacial specialized surgery of the face/jawJohn Mesa MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon & Craniofacial SurgeonNew York City (#NYC) & New Jersey (#NJ)