JAW SLIMMING AT BRISBANE SMILE BOUTIQUE
Many people feel their jaw is too wide or heavy for their face and hope to have a softer jaw profile rather than a square or round appearance.
Some patients feel that their jaw always looks clenched, even when they are relaxed.
A jaw slimming treatment may be suitable if you feel that your jaw should have a slimmer or softer silhouette.
TREATING A SQUARE JAW WITH MUSCLE RELAXANT INJECTABLES
A large or square jaw appearance may be caused by overly developed masseter (chewing) muscles, adding bulk to the jaw. Jaw slimming injections temporarily weaken the jaw muscle, and as the muscles relax, a square or heavy jawline softens to create a slimmer profile.
SUITABILITY FOR JAWLINE SLIMMING TREATMENT
At Brisbane Smile Boutique, you will be assessed by our experienced dentist who may feel that treating the masseter muscle may cause to you losing your defining characteristics, and the treatment may not be suitable.
Jaw muscle relaxant injectable treatment works very well for those whose masseter muscles have bulked up from teeth grinding, and are especially helpful in combination with occlusal splint therapy, for a definitive treatment to prevent the jaw from being able to apply the heavy biting forces to the muscles.
EXPECTATIONS FROM JAW SLIMMING TREATMENT
Jaw slimming treatments involves a consultation and small injections of a muscle relaxant, which blocks signals from the nerves to the masseter muscle, causing a controlled weakening so the jaw relaxes slightly, thus creating a subtle softening of the jaw.
There is no required downtime, and you can return to your normal daily activities. A few weeks weeks after treatment, the masseter muscles start to relax, which ought to start to lead to a slimmer appearance of your jawline, and as the muscle gradually become less powerful and the full range of the muscles is limited, the full jaw slimming effect happens after six weeks.
The outcome varies depending on the width of the jawline, whether an occlusal splint is worn at night to protect teeth from excessive teeth grinding or clenching, or if there is an excess in the fat pad in the lower jaw.
The effects of this treatment usually last 3 to 6 months, and gradually, the injected muscle relaxant will wear off, causing the muscles to regain their strength, leading to a return to a heavier jawline. Regular injections are usually required to maintain the slimmer appearance of their jaw.
RESULTS FROM JAW SLIMMING TREATMENT
Around six weeks follow treatment the full effects of jawline slimming injections will be noticeable. The same muscle relaxant product used for anti wrinkle injections is used to block the surrounding nerves and relax the overactive masseter muscle.
A week after treatment you may feel that your jaw feels softer when you bite down. Six weeks after treatment, the jawline and lower face will appear slimmer and more defined. After multiple treatments, the jaw muscle will become less active, and you will require less frequent appointments
TIMELINE FOR RESULTS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF TEETH GRINDING
Treatment results for teeth grinding are faster than for facial slimming, with a noticeable improvement two weeks following muscle relaxant injectables in the masseters.
NO DOWNTIME WITH JAW SLIMMING INJECTABLES
There is no downtime or noticeable effects associated with jawline slimming injection and you are immediately able to return to your usual activities after the procedure.
You may have mild redness and soreness around the injection sites, but this can be concealed with make up and should dissipate within a few hours of treatment.
PARTIAL RELAXING MUSLCE WITH FULL FUNCTION FOR EATING AND SPEAKING
Yes. The size of your jawline will gradually become smaller, with the treatment partially relaxing the masseter muscles, but you will still be able to eat and speak normally.
NO PAIN TO POSSIBLE MILD DISCOMFORT FOR INJECTABLES
Most people tolerate facial slimming injections treatments and do not describe them as painful. You may experience a short pinching sensation as with any injection, which is mild and fast. If you are highly sensitive to pain, a topical numbing cream can be applied.
UNITS OF MUSCLE RELAXANT INJECTABLES USED FOR JAW SLIMMING
Each person is different and has a unique aesthetic ideal, and muscle relaxant injectables units are prescribed according to this.
During your consultation, your dentist will discuss your concerns and assess your masseter muscles, jaw joint sounds, your facial shape, activation of your muscles and wear patterns of your teeth, and then recommend the required units to create a slimmer jawline profile.
Usually less product and less frequent injections are required with each jawline slimming treatment to maintain the result.
JAW SLIMMING TREATMENTS ARE TEMPORARY
Jawline slimming injection treatment effect are not permanent. The muscle relaxant will wear off after around 6 months, and the masseter muscle will become active again. Your jawline may eventually appear heavier, and regular follow up muscle relaxant treatments can maintain your results.
POSSIBLE RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
Following any injection, minor side effects such as swelling, redness, bruising, and tenderness in the jaw muscle may occur.
This disappears within a couple of days, and can be camouflaged with make up. Serious complications are extremely rare.