The masseters are muscles around the jawline and if overactive, can create a wide jaw. As a result this gives the appearance of a square shaped lower face. Our non surgical jaw reduction procedure uses masseter injections to provide a quick, painless solution. The overall result is a slimmer lower face.

Want to understand exactly how masseter treatment works, including the full treatment process, results timeline, and what to expect? Our complete guide to masseter treatment walks you through everything from consultation to final results. 

In addition to giving a square appearing jawline, overactivity of the masseters can cause teeth grinding. Masseter injections relaxes these muscles. As such, we often use this procedure to help clients suffering from teeth grinding. the corner part of the muscle, hence improve teeth grinding.

Masseter treatment is a versatile cosmetic injectable procedure that addresses both aesthetic and functional concerns. Many patients choose to combine masseter treatment with anti-wrinkle injections for the upper face to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Learn more about which facial areas can be treated and how to personalise your treatment plan.

Jaw slimming injections are an in-clinic procedure that takes less than 30 minutes. However, the first step is a free assessment with our medical team to assess your suitability for jawline slimming injections. In this free assessment, they will go over everything involved in treatment, including possible side effects.

• They will palpate your masseter muscle to find areas of enlargement
• They mark out your face, so they know where to place the masseter injections
• a fine needle is used to inject the muscle relaxant into the masseter muscles
• you can return to normal activities immediately after the jaw slimming treatment
• the treatment results develop slowly over weeks, so our doctors will get you to return for a review
• sometimes a second treatment or masseter muscle relaxants  is required

The gradual development of results is typical for all muscle relaxant treatments. If you’re considering masseter treatment for the first time, our first-timer’s guide to cosmetic injectable appointments explains what to expect during your consultation, the treatment process, and the day-by-day results timeline.

We personalise our treatments to each of our clients. That way, we can provide effective masseter reduction that helps slim the jaw. We are also able to target this procedure to treat teeth grinding and jaw pain. Our jaw slimming injections last for 3-4 months on average. The treatment is quick and not painful.

To ensure safety and great results, we tailor the amount of product necessary for each individual client’s face and muscle size. We may also need to provide a top-up at 3-4 weeks after treatment if needed. 

For a detailed breakdown of the masseter treatment process, expected results timeline, and aftercare instructions, read our comprehensive masseter treatment guide.

For your safety and well-being, we perform a detailed consultation before every treatment. This allows your nurse to assess your general health and aesthetic requirements. First-time patient? Our complete guide to your first cosmetic injectable appointment walks you through the entire consultation and treatment process, so you know exactly what to expect.

As with any muscle relaxing injections, there is a risk of tenderness, redness, bruising or swelling immediately after injection. The bruising can take up to 10 days to clear, with makeup used as an interim measure. However, the other side effects tend to settle within two days.

More severe side effects can occur if the muscle relaxants migrate into the surrounding masseter muscle. In this instance, chewing can be affected. For this reason, you must not rub the area nor undertake any strenuous exercise for 4 hours after jaw injections.

Understanding proper aftercare is essential for optimal results. For a comprehensive breakdown of what to expect in the hours, days, and weeks after your masseter treatment, including detailed aftercare instructions and a day-by-day results timeline, visit our masseter treatment guide.