Square jaw correction: which jaws change with Botox?

Square jaw correction starts by determining whether the jaw looks angular because of the masseter, the chewing muscle, or the jawbone, and the method is chosen accordingly. If the side of the jaw bulges firmly when you clench your back teeth, muscle plays a large role, and if the angle can still be felt when you relax, bone plays a large role. Botox reduces muscle volume, so changes can be expected in a muscle-type square jaw.

How can you tell a muscle-type jaw from a bone-type jaw before square jaw correction?

The masseter is a muscle that runs from below the ear to the corner of the jaw, and it tends to thicken if you often chew tough foods or have a habit of clenching your teeth. With the muscle type, the lower face looks wide from the front, the side of the jaw bulges when you bite down, and if you tend to chew on only one side, the two sides may look different in size.

The bone type is when the angle at the corner of the jaw itself flares outward or the lower jawbone is wide. In this case, even if Botox reduces the muscle, the bone contour remains, so the change in width is small. The lower face can also look heavy because of cheek fat or sagging under the jaw, so in reality, faces with a mix of muscle, bone, fat, and sagging are common.

Cases where square jaw Botox should be postponed or approached with caution

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Botox is not given. If you have a neuromuscular disorder in which muscles weaken easily, or are taking medications that affect signal transmission between nerves and muscles, such as certain antibiotics, you must let us know before treatment. If there is inflammation or a skin condition at the injection site, the date is moved until it has settled.

In faces with little cheek fat where the area below the cheekbones is already hollow, reducing masseter volume can make the side cheeks look sunken, so the dose and placement are considered separately. At FACE FILTER Clinic Suwon, square jaw Botox is performed after consultation, design, and disinfection, and the treatment takes about 10 minutes.

Care after square jaw correction and when to get it again

For 3 to 7 days after treatment, avoid heavy drinking, saunas, and strenuous exercise, and cut back on tough or hard foods as much as possible. The muscle begins to shrink gradually from two weeks after treatment and returns to its original size over 6 to 8 months, so to maintain the change, a schedule of repeat injections at 4 to 5 month intervals is set during consultation.

Stiffness when chewing or small bruises usually settle within a few days. If one side of your facial expression feels unnatural or chewing remains difficult for a long time, please contact the clinic.

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FAQ

Q. Is Botox alone enough for square jaw correction?

A. If the muscle is the main cause, we first consider reducing the volume of the masseter with Botox. If the angle of the jawbone is large, or if cheek fat and sagging are also present, Botox alone changes less, so we identify the cause and then discuss other options together.

Q. Will square jaw Botox weaken my chewing strength?

A. Because masseter movement decreases, for the first few weeks you may feel that less force goes into chewing tough meat or dried squid. Everyday meals such as rice and side dishes usually cause little inconvenience, and this feeling fades as the muscle grows back.

Q. I'm planning a pregnancy. Can I get Botox for square jaw correction?

A. Botox is not given during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and if you are preparing for pregnancy, it is best to let us know in advance during your consultation. The interval between the treatment date and your pregnancy plans is decided with the examining physician, taking into account your current medications and health condition.