Masseter Botox – Chin Botox

What is Masseter Botox (Chin Botox)?

Masseter botox (chin botox) is a medical aesthetic procedure to treat the discomfort caused by hypertrophy (enlargement) of the chewing muscle known as masseter muscle. Discomfort can be due to reasons such as clenching, grinding, consumption of hard foods, a habit of chewing gum. 

In this procedure, the masseter muscle is reduced and the jaw line is thinned, giving the face a more triangular look, while the problems such as teeth clenching and grinding are prevented by weakening the muscle.

Who Is Masseter Botox Suitable For?

Individuals who experience growth in the masseter muscle and deformities in facial structures due to actions such as clenching, grinding, unilateral chewing can benefit from this application. 

How Is A Chin Botox Procedure Performed?

The procedure is performed by injecting botulinum toxin directly into the masseter muscle that causes teeth clenching and grinding. By injecting this into the muscle, it is aimed to weaken the masseter muscle and reduce involuntary movements such as teeth grinding and jaw clenching. Furthermore, the muscle is thinned and the asymmetrical structure in the facial line is corrected. The thinned masseter muscle returns to its former state over time, therefore, the application should be repeated every 6 months.

Benefits of Chin Botox

Masseter botox is beneficial in terms of both aesthetics and in health. 

The main purpose of masseter botox is to prevent masseter hypertrophy caused by teeth clenching and grinding. As it’s not a surgical procedure, it is an extremely comfortable and painless procedure. It is a great option for patients who wish to have a more feminine face shape. Slims the face and helps to transition a masculine and square appearance to a more oval appearance. Furthermore, apart from achieving a more feminine face shape, also shrinks the chin muscles, so the chin becomes thinner with more prominent lines.