TMJ Botox to slim down jaw line?

Thank you for your question.Yes botox can be used to slim the jawline. This is done by injecting into the masseter muscle which is just in front of the ear and is most prominent at the angle of the jaw. When prominent the face can look square as opposed to triangluar which we associate with youth.The injections need to be done consistently to cause shrinking of the muscle which means this is a gradual process over time. It can take up to a year to see significant improvement.The additional benefits of diminishing grinding and helping with TMJ symptoms such as pain and headaches can be amazing. I have clients I treat for these symptoms and it has dramatically improved their lives.Do not confuse this with buccal fat removal though. The results of that are completely different. The buccal fat pad sits below the cheek bone and gives fullness to the central cheek. Removing that hollows the central face which is far removed from the jawline.Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate you and discuss your options.Good luck and I hope this was helpful

You will need a consultation to see if the masseter muscle is dominant and prominent and in that case using botox will help you slim the face but if the muscle is not prominent then its probably buccal fat.