The enlargement of the masseter muscle, which is located on the side of the jaw and known as the strongest chewing muscle, and its visible appearance even from the outside is called masseter hypertrophy (masseter enlargement). The most obvious reasons for this condition are clenching and grinding of teeth for different reasons, as well as chewing too much gum and constantly consuming hard meat. Masseter botox, performed to treat this disease, is an aesthetic operation in which the lower part of the face, where the masseter muscle is located, is thinned. This operation, also known as chin botox, aims to treat the deformity in the lower shadow of the face.

Especially during times of intense stress, people may clench their teeth without realizing it. Making teeth grinding a habit causes enlargement of the facial and chewing muscles. This situation is also harmful for the aesthetic appearance of the face. Distortions may have occurred in the appearance of the face. With the chin botox operation, which was developed as a solution to this situation, the square face shape, which causes a harder appearance on the face, is made smaller. Thus, a more harmonious face shape is created. If the masseter muscle is larger than necessary, it may be bad both aesthetically and physically. This operation, which is also known as teeth clenching botox, is sometimes performed for the purpose of treating both form and function.

Why is Masseter Botox (Jaw Botox) Performed?

Enlargement of the masseter muscle does not cause a functional problem. However, this abnormal growth may also cause discomfort in terms of shape. At such times, the chin expands towards the sides and the shape of the face begins to become square. Such situations often cause problems for women. Because women do not want to have a masculine face shape.
The abnormal growth of the masseter muscle not only creates problems in appearance, but also causes problems such as grinding and clenching the teeth during sleep. Thus, teeth can cause pain and damage, so this condition needs to be treated. This type of botox, also known as chin botox, is a method developed to eliminate such situations.

What are the Benefits of Masseter Botox?

Masseter botox provides various advantages. The most benefits that this operation provides to people are as follows;

It is a very reliable method. No surgical intervention is required during the Botox procedure. Therefore, it does not have risks like plastic surgery operations.
By slimming the shape of the chin, a slimmer and more suitable face shape is created rather than a square appearance.
With this operation performed on the jaw muscles, the size of the jaw muscles is reduced. In this way, you will have a slim-looking and defined chin structure.
With Botox surgery, pain caused by jaw clenching and teeth grinding is no longer experienced.
Who Can Have Masseter Botox?

Adult individuals who are complaining about the shape of the jaw and do not have a specific disease that may cause problems during the operation can have this procedure done. However, chin botox is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers and people whose general health is not good.

How is Masseter Botox Done?

In this operation, botox is injected directly into the masseter muscle. The person does not feel any particular pain during this operation, which lasts approximately 10-15 minutes. Before the application, that part is generally anesthetized with a numbing cream. After this operation is completed, the person can return to his/her daily life.