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Botox
Is Botox for jawline reduction a good option?
Botox can be used for masseter hypertrophy for overactive muscles, which can certainly be related to teeth grinding. This is an off-label use of Botox but can reduce the size of the masseter and create an overall slimming effect on the face as well help with teeth grinding. It is important to consult with an experienced, board-certified injector to ensure that the cause of your enlarged jaw/chin is truly due to an overactive masseter versus other causes.
Clinical Context
Botox for masseter slimming works by relaxing the overactive chewing muscle so it can gradually shrink from disuse rather than immediately. Visible narrowing usually develops over several weeks as the muscle adjusts. Because the effect fades as the muscle regains activity, most patients need repeat treatments periodically to maintain results. Before-and-after photos reflect this true muscle change, not lighting or angle differences.
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