Can I make my face slimmer without surgery?

It is very difficult to provide a treatment plan through a
picture. You will need a consultation with a qualified injector to determine what
is the best course of action for you.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a natural, purified protein that relaxes
muscles by blocking nerve impulses. It is commonly used in patients with a very
strong, defined jawline to relax the muscles resulting in a slimmer face.
We would not use fat desolving products such as Belkyra in the
face, this product is only approved for use in the submental area (chin).
Dermal fillers are also an option to help sculpt the face.
I encourage you to meet with a reputable injector to
discuss the results you are looking for.
 
All the best,

Thank you for your question and picture.Let me start that facial asymmetry is common and natural.  That being said, we usually thrive for as symmetrical as possible.Jaw shaving procedure is the ultimate permanent treatment for this with a small incision intra-orally, a 1-hour procedure under general anesthesia.As for non-permanent treatment, you could consider 30 units of Botox into the left masseter muscle (one of the 4 chewing muscles); the masseter is ONE of the structures that can give you fullness in the lower face area.  Paralyzing or weakening the masseter (something were do frequently for patients with thick muscles as seen with many Asian males and females) will lead to its atrophy (shrinking) for 4-6 months (analogous to adding a cast to a leg: after 6 weeks of immobilization, the muscles have shrunk considerably).The use of fat dissolving agent like Belkyra (Canada) and Kybella (USA) is likely not a good idea and here is why: our nerve cells are surrounded by fat cells which are required for nerve impulse transmission; the region contains the facial motor nerve for facial animation; should the Belkyra/Kybella reach the facial nerve, you could end up with facial asymmetry and some component of facial paralysis.For patients in your situation, a final option would be to ADD fillers to the smaller right side, for symmetry or to add a small JAW ANGLE implant.Hope this helps!Kind regards,Dr. Marc DuPere, aesthetic plastic surgeon

There are a few tools to help improve facial contours. Botox can be used to help improve the appearance of dynamic wrinkles, address brow asymmetry, and slim the jawline by injecting the masseter muscles. Fillers can also be used to sculpt an enhance the jaw. Other treatments such as Morpheus8 can improve overall skin tone and texture by using technology that combines radiofrequency with microneedling.

It is possible to contour the cheeks with thermal fillers and neurotoxins which results in a slimmer appearance. However, it is difficult to tell from your picture what your exact treatment plan should be. It is best to consult with a board-certified injector to understand your options. 

From your photo there a easily a number of things you might consider, namely fillers to enhance the projection and width of your chin will provide better balance to your lower face.  Decreasing the size of your masseter (jaw) muscle with Botox might also make the cheeks more slender.  Since only the lower half of your face is shown I cannot assess your mid face, which might also improve with fillers to give better overall balance and symmetry to your face overall.

Both Botox/Dysport and fillers can be used to correct facial asymmetries. Botox/Dysport is also used to slim the lower face. I recommend that you schedule an in person consultation with a local aesthethic physician to discuss your cosmetic concerns and to come up with an appropriate treatment plan. 

Botox in the masseter muscle would be a great treatment to help in slimming the jaw. Masseter reduction can also be beneficial if you suffer from Bruxism or TMJ. In addition to botox, another non-invasive treatment to slim that area would be to administer Kybella in the joules. Kybella is an FDA approved injectable that permanently dissolves fat from the treated area. Typically used to decrease the appearance of a double chin, it is a great treatment to dissolve the fatty tissue in the joules to slim the appearance of the jawline. 
Overall, I would see an experienced professional for treatment. Best of luck!

Hello Thank you for the picture.  I highly recommend a non-invasive treatment, truSculpt to slim and contour the face.  In my practice we have used on several patients who have been very happy.  It may take three treatments about 8 weeks apart.  Best!!

Botox injections into the masseter muscle can slim the face and if one side is more prominent than the other adjustments in dose can make you symmetrical. see a board certified experienced dermatologist

Thanks for your question. Based on your photo, it appears that you have slightly hypertrophic (enlarged) masseter muscles. An in person examination can help determine if this is the issue or it just your jaw structure. Botox can help reduce the bulk of this muscle and improve your appearance and is relatively safe and effective. Good luck!