Jaw Slimming for a Prominent Square Jaw in Surat
Botox injected into the masseter slims a prominent square jaw over 4 to 8 weeks and also relieves teeth grinding and jaw clenching. The masseter is the chewing muscle at the angle of the jaw, and an enlarged one is the usual cause of a square lower face. At Elegance Clinic in Surat the treatment takes about 10 minutes, needs no downtime and lasts 4 to 6 months.
Why the Lower Face Looks Square
The masseter is a thick, powerful muscle that runs from the cheekbone to the angle of the jaw and does most of the work when you chew. Like any muscle it grows with use. Habitual chewing of hard or chewy food, and above all night time teeth grinding and daytime clenching, cause it to hypertrophy. The result is a wide, square lower face and a jawline that looks heavy from the front, even in someone who is otherwise slim.
Some patients also have a genetically wide mandible, in which case the bone itself contributes to the shape. Dr. Ashutosh Shah will feel the muscle while you clench so you know how much of your shape is muscle, which Botox can change, and how much is bone, which it cannot.
How Botox Slims the Jaw
Botox is a purified botulinum toxin type A. Injected deep into the bulk of the masseter on each side, it reduces the muscle contraction. With less work the muscle gradually reduces in volume, in the same way an unused muscle shrinks. The lower face narrows and the jawline softens into a smoother V shape.
This is not an instant result. Chewing feels slightly less powerful within a week or two, but the visible slimming develops over 4 to 8 weeks and continues to improve with a second treatment. Most patients need 20 to 30 units per side, and heavy grinders sometimes need more.
The Medical Benefit: Bruxism and Jaw Pain
Masseter Botox is often sought for facial shape, but for many patients the more valuable effect is medical. Relaxing an overworked masseter reduces the force of night time grinding, which in turn eases morning jaw stiffness, temple headaches, ear area pain and the wear that grinding causes to teeth. Patients who wear a night guard often find they need it less. If you grind your teeth, tell us at the consultation, because it changes both the dose and the injection pattern.
The Treatment, Step by Step
- Assessment with you clenching, so the muscle bulk and its borders can be mapped and the bone contribution assessed.
- Injection points marked, safely away from the risorius and zygomaticus muscles that control the smile.
- Numbing cream or a cold pack for comfort.
- Two or three deep injections per side, taking about 10 minutes.
- Review at four to six weeks, when the slimming is becoming visible and the dose can be adjusted.
Results, Downtime and How Long It Lasts
There is no downtime and you can eat and speak normally straight away. Mild tenderness on chewing for a few days is common. A pinpoint bruise settles within a few days.
Slimming becomes visible from about 4 weeks and peaks at 8 to 12 weeks. Results last 4 to 6 months, longer than most other Botox areas because the muscle mass itself has reduced. Patients who repeat the treatment two or three times often find the interval stretches considerably, and some maintain their result with one treatment a year.
Safety and Who Should Not Have It
The masseter sits close to muscles that control the smile, so depth and placement matter. Injecting too superficially or too far forward can cause an asymmetric smile, which is temporary but avoidable in experienced hands. Very high doses over many years can, in some patients, cause a hollowing at the cheek, so the dose should be matched to the muscle rather than fixed.
Treatment is postponed or avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding, active infection at the injection site, certain neuromuscular disorders, and known allergy to a component of the product. Tell us about blood thinners and about any dental or jaw joint treatment you are having.
Jaw Slimming Cost in Surat
Masseter Botox uses more units than most facial areas, so the cost reflects the dose your muscle actually needs. A price is quoted after your face to face assessment, before anything is injected, and EMI options are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does jaw slimming with Botox take to show?
Chewing feels weaker in one to two weeks, visible slimming starts around four weeks, and the peak result is at eight to twelve weeks.
Will it affect my chewing or speech?
Chewing feels slightly less forceful for a few weeks, which most patients only notice with tough food. Speech is unaffected.
Can Botox fix a wide jaw caused by bone?
No. Botox only reduces muscle. If your width is largely bony, we will tell you that at the consultation and discuss what is realistic.
Does it help teeth grinding?
Yes, in most patients. Reducing the force of the masseter eases grinding, morning jaw stiffness and the associated headaches.
Is the result permanent?
No, but it is long lasting. With repeated treatment the muscle stays reduced for longer and many patients move to once or twice a year.
Is masseter Botox for jaw slimming safe, and who should avoid it?
The masseter sits close to the muscles that control the smile, so depth and placement matter. Injecting too superficially or too far forward can cause a temporary asymmetric smile, which is avoidable in experienced hands. Very high doses over many years can, in some patients, cause hollowing at the cheek, so the dose should be matched to your muscle rather than fixed. Treatment is postponed or avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding, active infection at the injection site, and certain neuromuscular disorders.
How much does jaw slimming cost in Surat?
Masseter Botox uses more units than most facial areas, so the cost reflects the dose your muscle actually needs. Elegance Clinic quotes a price after your face to face assessment, before anything is injected, and EMI options are available.
Book a Jaw Slimming Consultation in Surat
Masseter Botox for jaw slimming at Elegance Clinic is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah, M.B.B.S., M.S., M.Ch., D.N.B., a board certified plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon with over 22 years of surgical experience, at our Adajan clinic in Surat. It pairs well with chin definition for a balanced lower face. Book an appointment or browse all Botox treatments in Surat.