Masseter Botox: how do I know if I am a good candidate?

In order for you to determine if you are a good candidate for masseter Botox it is important to set up an appointment or a consultation with your provider. Your provider will be able to assess you in person and see how strong your masseter muscle is.

If you're looking to slim your jaw, and if you put your fingers on top of your masseter muscles, when you bite down, they will bulge. If the bulging area is the area of concern, you may in fact be a candidate for masseteric Botox. Thank you for your question! Dr Joseph

The most accurate way would be to evaluated by an experienced provider, but a quick online way to do it is to put your hands next to you jaw on each side. Clench down. If you feel a significant bulge from the masseter muscle, then it likely means the muscle will have some bulk and volume that can be reduced with masseter reduction. Since the masseter sits on the side of your jaw (mandible) it will reduce the width of the lower third of your face and give you a slimmer appearance. This is assuming that excess fat or skin laxity do not obscure your jawline.

Shaving down the jaw bone comes with complications so start with Botox in the masseters.
Watch the attached video to understand how botox is used to reduce the size of the masseters while also relieving symptoms of TMJ - jaw tension, headaches, etc...