Can gradually reduce masseter bulk for a softer, more V-shaped contour.
Botox for Masseter Muscle
A dual-purpose treatment for jawline refinement and jaw tension, using Botox to relax the powerful masseter muscle on each side of the face.
A targeted treatment for a strong or overactive jaw muscle.
Masseter Botox temporarily relaxes the large chewing muscle at the side of the jaw, which may become enlarged from genetics, clenching, grinding, or heavy chewing.
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As activity reduces, the muscle can gradually soften in size for a slimmer-looking jawline. Therapeutically, treatment may also reduce clenching force, jaw tension, and TMJ-related discomfort.
Your provider assesses bite strength, jaw shape, clenching habits, and facial proportions before choosing dose and placement.
May reduce the force of clenching and grinding, especially when stress-related.
Can help relax jaw muscle tension associated with clenching and discomfort.
Precise injections into the masseter on each side.
Treatment often takes about 10 minutes. Your provider may ask you to clench so the masseter can be felt and mapped before small injections are placed into the muscle.
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Assess
Your provider reviews jaw width, clenching pattern, discomfort, and chewing strength.
Map
The masseter is identified on each side, often while you gently clench.
Treat
Botox is placed into the muscle in small, precise amounts for a balanced effect.
A softer jawline with less clenching tension.
Slimmer Jawline
Reduced muscle activity can gradually refine a bulky or square jaw contour.
Less Grinding Force
Relaxing the masseter may help protect teeth from clenching-related wear.
Tension Relief
Easing chronic jaw tension may also support fewer tension-related headaches for some clients.
Comfort may come first; contour changes build gradually.
Jaw tension can begin improving as the muscle relaxes, while slimming is usually gradual because it depends on reduced muscle activity over time. Longevity varies by dose, muscle strength, clenching habits, technique, and individual response.