The mechanism of using BOTOX injections to slim the masseter muscle differs from its use in reducing facial wrinkles. It works by paralyzing the muscle to cause atrophy, thereby shrinking the originally thickened and enlarged muscle.
Self-Test for Botox Facial Slimming:
Clamp your jaw tightly. If the masseter muscles on both sides of your cheeks feel hard and large, you have thickened masseter muscles. Fortunately, you can eliminate an unattractive square jawline with Botox facial slimming without undergoing bone-shaving surgery.(This method is for reference only; consult a professional physician for diagnosis)
Ideal Candidates for Botox Facial Slimming:
Square jaws primarily caused by developed masseter muscles are most suitable for Botox treatment. However, square jaws resulting solely from enlarged jawbones show little response to Botox and require surgical intervention.
Individuals unsuitable for Botox facial slimming: ① Pregnant or breastfeeding women; ② Patients with myasthenia gravis or multiple sclerosis; ③ Individuals who are extremely thin or have heart, liver, kidney, or other organ diseases; ④ Those with allergic constitutions.
Botox facial slimming has certain contraindications, and those seeking treatment should have a general understanding before injection.