Does Jaw Slimming Involve Any Anesthesia?
Jaw Slimming Involve Any Anesthesia
The jawline can be reshaped in a number of ways, including through neurotoxin injections like Botox and Dysport. These relax the masseter muscles, which reshape the face for a slimmer appearance. They can also be treated with dermal fillers to contour the area and PDO thread lifts for a subtle lifting effect. The result is a slimmer, more feminine jawline with minimal downtime.
The masseter muscles are located on either side of the jaw and help you chew. They can become larger over time due to diet, genetics and other factors, which gives the face a boxy and masculine appearance. However, this can be unwanted by many women who would prefer a more petite and feminine jawline. Jaw slimming uses muscle relaxing injections to retrain these muscles into a more relaxed state, which creates a slimmer and more feminine jawline. It’s one of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatments for reshaping the face and creating balance in the lower third of the face.
A topical anaesthetic cream is applied to the area prior to treatment, which minimises discomfort and ensures that you are comfortable throughout your jawline reduction. Then, two or three injections are administered in the affected muscle. Some people experience a slight pinching sensation from the injections, but it should not last long. If you have a very low pain tolerance, we can use a numbing cream before the injections.
Does Jaw Slimming Involve Any Anesthesia?
Once the injections are given, you can return home as soon as the area has settled down. You can eat and drink as normal, though you may experience some bruising at the injection site, which will fade within a week. There is a very small chance of an allergic reaction to the injections, but we take every precaution possible to avoid this.
Our masseter botox injections are performed by a fully qualified Naturopathic Physician with a keen interest in Aesthetic Medicine. She has a five-year primary care medical degree from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, and advanced training in facial rejuvenation, skin health and medical aesthetics.
Using a technique that is less painful than previous approaches, Dr Michele Green can reduce the enlargement of the masseter muscles and reshape the jawline for a more feminine look. She is a national clinical trainer for a top-tier pharmaceutical supplier, and has the expertise to deliver precise, safe and effective treatments.
As well as reducing the size of the jaw, our masseter botox injections can treat a common dental issue known as bruxism. By injecting the masseter muscles and causing them to relax, this inhibits excessive clenching of the jaw, which can lead to facial or neck soreness, headaches, concentration issues and poor oral health.
The treatment is suitable for anyone who wants a slimmer and more feminine jawline, and is in good overall health. It’s important to have a full consultation before treatment, so that your goals and medical history can be taken into account. People with certain muscular disorders, severe scarring and allergies are unsuitable for jawline slimming. A healthy, realistic and balanced result is always the priority for our patients.