Botox Square Jaw Correction (Jawtox)
Botox – Masseter muscle injections
This advanced Botox technique is used to help soften and sculpt a square jaw. The Botox is injected into the masseter muscles of the jaw and this technique is widely commonly used in the Far East, especially China, therefore, hundreds of thousands of people have undergone the procedure.
As the massettor muscle decreases in size post injection, an oval face develops.
In European countries it is more commonly used to correct nocturnal teeth grounding, TMJ joint dysfunction due to massettor muscle Hypertrophy (Bruxism).
What is Botox?
Botox, Dysport and Vistabel are commercial trade names for Botulinum Toxin Type A. This is derived from the bacterium Colostridium Botulinum.
Is Botox treatment painful?
Not really, botox treatments are relatively painless
When is Botox treatment noticable?
After 1 week
How long will results last?
Generally 3 to 4 months but can be up to 9 months
Is Botox safe?
It is one of the safest cosmetic treatment’s treatments available and has been researched for over 30 years
Are there side-effects with Botox treatments?
Yes, but these are short lived and include burning or bruising at the injection site, a mild skin rash or itching and is rare cases you may experience Flu-like symptoms
Am I suitable for Botox treatments?
You cannot have Botox if you are:
- Pregnant
- Have certain neurological disorders such as, Myaesthenia Gravis or Eaton Lambert Syndrome
- Taking aminoglycoside antibiotics.
Procedure Time
20 Minutes
Down Time
Minimal
Return to Work
Immediate
Results Duration
3 - 4 Months
Anaesthetic
Local
Results
A more refined jawline