For people under 40, jaw Botox can be a smart preventive choice especially when chronic grinding and clenching is present, known as bruxism. This can lead to worn down teeth, cracked dental work, and long term joint strain that may require more than just Botox to treat. Even if you just feel like your jawline looks wider, heavier, or more tense than it used to, you may benefit from jaw Botox. Botox treatment is not only about aesthetics, as younger patients come in to our office describing jaw pain, tension headaches, or a constant tight, tired feeling in the lower face. Botox helps release that chronic tension and often provides real relief by relaxing the masseter muscle, while at the same time refining the facial shape.
How Jaw Botox Works
Many women and men in their 20s and 30s notice that their lower face looks bulky in photos or that their jaw feels tight by the end of the day. Often, this is a muscle issue, which is where jawline Botox, focused on treating the masseter muscles, can help you slim and contour your jaw while also relieving tightness in your jaw muscles.
Jaw Botox itself is a very quick office procedure, usually taking less than fifteen minutes. There is no downtime, and most patients go straight back to work or their normal routine. You typically begin to feel the muscle relaxing within 7-14 days. The visible slimming of the lower face appears more gradually over the next several weeks as the muscle mass reduces.
Other Jaw Contouring Options for Patients
Non-surgical jawline contouring often involves more than one approach. If there is extra fullness under the chin that hides an otherwise good jawline, you may be a candidate for a small amount of chin liposuction to restore definition. If the main concern is a weaker chin that makes the neck look shorter or the profile less sharp, a carefully sized chin implant or dermal filler can add subtle forward projection and help the jawline stand out!
Schedule a Jaw Contouring Consultation
If you are under 40 and feel that your jawline looks soft, heavy, or hidden, there are excellent nonsurgical options to explore. Schedule a consultation so we can look closely at whether your masseter muscles are the main factor or whether other options would be best for your case.