Facial reshaping is becoming popular as more people prefer a slimmer and oval looking face. Changing the shape of the face from square to a more attractive oval shape can create a gentle graceful appearance. A bulky and enlarged Masseter muscle contributes to a square shaped facial structure. The Masseter, which is responsible for chewing, is one of the strongest facial muscles attached at the angle of the jaw.
This treatment can also treat bruxism or teeth grinding. People who subconsciously grind or clench their teeth while sleeping usually – can wake up with tight tense facial muscles, headaches and dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) as a result of the continuous grinding action throughout the night. By relaxing the Masseter muscle, this entire sequence of events can be stopped.
When a neurotoxin or BTA (Botulinum Toxin A) is injected into a muscle, it blocks impulses from the nerve to the injected facial muscles. The muscles become relaxed and dormant. BTA is target specific, which means only the injected muscles do not contract while the untreated facial muscles continue to contract in a normal fashion. When BTA is injected into the Masseter, it will selectively relax the muscle and prevents it from contracting. The Masseter becomes smaller and slimmer over a period of few weeks and the facial shape gradually changes from square to oval. When the Masseter is neutralized, the chewing function is compensated by other deeper facial muscles, which do not affect the shape of the jaw.
Dermal Fillers are also strategically placed along the contours of the mandible to smoothen out dips and imperfections. These high density Hyaluronic Acid fillers are a great way to redefine and provide structure to the lower face, chin contours and peri jowl areas creating angles and enhancing the lower face neck silhouette.
Treatable Concerns
- Jaw slimming
- Bruxism
- Teeth Grinding
- Squared jawline
- Poorly contoured jawline
- Jowls
- Chin enhancement
- Lengthen facial dimensions
- Soften lower facial features
Before After Photos
