We first assess why the jawline looks different
Masseter muscles, elasticity and volume call for different approaches. Muscle reduction and skin-firming treatments have different effects; an examination guides selection. [1][2]
Facial contour & jawline
Care guide by concern
We assess the jawline, lower-face shape and muscle changes when you clench. We also ask about discomfort with chewing or jaw movement.
Does a broad-looking jawline come from muscle or fat?
We assess the jawline, lower-face shape and muscle changes when you clench. We also ask about discomfort with chewing or jaw movement.
If this sounds familiar
- My lower face looks wider in side and angled photos than from the front
- I tend to clench my jaw, and my jaw muscles feel firm
- Fullness under my chin makes my jawline look less defined
- I've looked into V-line procedures, but there are so many types it's confusing
What causes and skin changes are assessed?
- 01We first assess why the jawline looks different
- 02Jawline botulinum toxin targets the masseter
Choosing a treatment for your concern
Facial contour & jawline: common questions
Can botulinum toxin change every square jaw?
An enlarged masseter differs from a shape mainly caused by bone, fat or sagging. Botulinum toxin targets the muscle, so assessing the cause comes first.
Can I consult if using my jaw is uncomfortable?
Yes. Please mention chewing discomfort or jaw pain before selecting a procedure. Function and your current condition are assessed together.
Results and recovery vary from person to person.
Before choosing treatment
What to expect and consider
Jawline botulinum toxin targets the masseter
Research has assessed botulinum toxin for enlarged masseter muscles. This does not mean it reshapes faces whose main concern is bone or fat. Possible chewing discomfort also needs discussion. [1]
Studies and sources 2
1. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial · 2021
Botulinum toxin for masseter size
The study observed masseter thickness and lower-face contour changes.
- Study population
- 90 people with masseter hypertrophy; a specific botulinum toxin product
- Limitations
- This is not evidence for facial shape caused primarily by bone or fat. Product-specific dose findings cannot be applied to every product.
Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Botulinum Toxin A for Masseter Reduction: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Optimal Dose-Finding Study. Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] (2021).
2. Systematic review and meta-analysis · 2020
Focused ultrasound for facial and neck laxity
The analysis reviewed studies assessing improvements in facial and neck laxity.
- Study population
- 17 studies involving 477 people receiving focused ultrasound to the face or neck
- Limitations
- Assessment methods and follow-up times differed, with limited long-term data. The review does not establish brand superiority or equivalence to surgery.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of safety and efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for face and neck rejuvenation. Lasers in medical science (2020).
General information based on external research and guidance. It does not represent an individual diagnosis or this clinic’s results.
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