Masseter & Facial Slimming Injections
At a Glance
Whether you are seeking a softer, more contoured jawline or immediate relief from the painful symptoms of teeth grinding (bruxism), Masseter Botox at Dermoperfection is the ideal dual-purpose treatment. Performed by our highly experienced medical team at our state-of-the-art Mailbox clinic, this non-surgical jaw reduction treatment beautifully slims the lower face while easing chronic jaw tension and facial fatigue.
How does Facial Slimming Botox work? The masseter muscles are the powerful chewing muscles located at the angle of your jawline. Overuse—often triggered by stress, unconscious daytime clenching, or nighttime teeth grinding—can cause these muscles to enlarge significantly (a condition known as masseter hypertrophy). Injecting anti-wrinkle product directly into the masseter relaxes the muscle fibres, gradually reducing their bulk over time to create a softer, slimmed, V-shaped facial profile.
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Benefits
Non-Surgical Contour: Softens a square, heavy jawline and restores a balanced, oval, or heart-shaped face without surgery or bone shaving.
Bruxism Relief: Significantly reduces jaw clenching, teeth grinding, morning jaw soreness, and stress-induced tension headaches.
Preserved Function: The treatment reduces the excess bulk of the muscle without affecting your ability to chew, smile, or speak normally.
No Structural Changes: Modifies only the overactive muscle tissue, keeping your underlying facial bone structure perfectly intact.
Combining Facial Contouring with Medical Relief The beauty of Masseter Botox lies in its incredible ability to marry cosmetic elegance with medical relief. A wide, squared jawline can sometimes create an overly harsh or masculine facial structure that feels out of proportion with the rest of your features. By slimming this muscle, we achieve a beautiful, non-surgical facial contour that accentuates your cheekbones and softens your overall look.
Simultaneously, the physical relief from bruxism is life-changing for many patients. Chronic teeth grinding wears down dental enamel, fractures expensive dental work, and causes severe myofascial pain that radiates into the neck and ears. By addressing the overactive muscle with premium Botulinum Toxin A, we interrupt this painful cycle. At Dermoperfection, our clinicians have over 15 years of industry experience, ensuring the product is precisely placed to protect your smile while maximising your structural results.
More to consider
Your Consultation and Custom Treatment Journey Because the masseter is a large, deep muscle group, precision and medical expertise are paramount. During your no-obligation consultation at our Birmingham city centre clinic, we will ask you to bite down firmly so we can physically palpate and measure the thickness of the masseter muscles. This ensures we formulate a bespoke dose tailored to your exact level of muscle hypertrophy.
The treatment itself is incredibly swift, requiring only a few targeted injections on each side of the face. There is no downtime, no scarring, and no recovery period needed. It represents the perfect alternative to invasive surgical jaw contouring, fitting seamlessly into a lunch break at The Mailbo
Here’s some more things you need to know about this treatment:
Treatment brand: Botox by Allergan and Nuceiva
Active ingredient: Botulinum Toxin A
Downtime: None! We recommend being gentle with the face and avoiding exercise for the first 24 hours though. Our medical professions will brief you on all aftercare pointers during your consultation.
Pain: Very low. The masseter muscle is less sensitive than superficial skin zones, making the treatment highly tolerable for the vast majority of patients.
Results: For jaw clenching and pain relief, symptoms begin to lift within 1 to 2 weeks. For visual facial slimming, the softening of the jaw contours becomes apparent around 4 to 6 weeks as the muscle gradually relaxes and leans out. Results typically last between 4 to 6 months.
Our medical professionals will advise you on all aftercare during your consultation, and following this will provide an aftercare booklet.
Visit the skin rejuvenation specialists at Dermoperfection, located in The Mailbox, Birmingham.
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We want to make sure you have all the information that you need before your treatment. If you have any questions that aren’t covered, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
What is Aura Reality?
The Aura 3D Imaging System instantly captures a photo-realistic digital twin of a patient’s face and neck with a single capture, comprehensively analyses facial structures, skin condition, and volumetric changes in an instant, and creates a shared visual language between patient and practitioner.
Is the scan safe?
es, Aura Reality uses safe, non-invasive imaging sensors and specialised light filters.
How long does a consultation take?
The scan itself takes seconds, while the full data review and planning session typically lasts 30 minutes.
Do I need to remove my make-up?
For the most accurate assessment of pigmentation and pores, we recommend a clean face, though we can provide cleansers on-site.