Masseter Treatment
Cosmetic & medical benefits.
The masseter muscles are one of the bulky jaw muscles responsible for chewing. For some people, the muscle can enlarge due to excessive jaw clenching and teeth grinding, leading to jaw pains/headaches and even fractured teeth.
Masseter botox can offer both medical and cosmetic benefits. People who suffer from bruxism (excessive teeth grinding) can have great symptomatic benefits. Relaxing the masseter muscles reduces the tendency to excessively grind the teeth even during sleep.
From a cosmetic standpoint, masseter botox is an excellent treatment for slimming the jaw. This would be mainly used to feminise the face.
As a general rule, to feminise the face, we aim for the cheek width to be wider than the jaws. This is great news for women with hypertrophied (enlarged) masseter muscles. By slimming the jaw, we can slim this portion of the face for the cheeks to be more dominant in comparison, which can feminise the face.
How does it work?
The appointment begins with a thorough consultation and assessment of masseter muscles to deem whether you are suitable for this treatment. The consultation and the treatment will be performed by Dr Arun.
A targeted dose of botox is injected into the masseter muscles on either side of the face.
The muscle-relaxing effects of botox cause the muscle to be less active after about 1 week. This is when patients start to experience significant relief from bruxism and headaches.
After about 4 weeks, the muscle begins to undergo some atrophy (reduced muscle size) which gives cosmetic benefits.
This treatment can be performed alongside many of our other treatments such as cheek filler in our beautification package to enhance the v-shaped feminine face.
See before and after pictures from our patients here.
Get in contact.
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Procedure time
15 - 30 minutes
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Number of sessions
One session followed by a 4 week review
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Appearance of results
2 weeks
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Result longevity
4 - 6 months
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Recovery time
None!
Botox anti-wrinkle treatment is one of our most popular treatments
Millions of people have used botulinum toxin injections (Botox®) for various reasons, Botox is one of the most popular aesthetic treatments in the world today.
Our treatments are designed to redefine your smile, offering a quick and painless solution to excessive gum visibility when you smile.
Dr Arun Karwal, an A&E doctor by profession and registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), ensures that you are in trustworthy hands.
We cater to patients from all over the UK, thanks to our 5-star Google reviews and referrals. Many of our patients, including those from Kingston and Mayfair, travel considerable distances to seek Dr Arun’s expert advice.
Whether you are based in Kingston or Mayfair, Dr. Arun Karwal is dedicated to helping you achieve a balanced, refined appearance.
Free review consultation and free Botox top ups
Unlike our competitors and as part of our strong belief in providing first class customer service and care, we also provide FREE review appointments and FREE top ups for no charge if required within 14 days of initial treatment.
If you are looking for a way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles on your forehead or around your eyes, Botox injections can be a great option. Contact Karwal Aesthetics today to schedule a consultation.
FAQs
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No, masseter botox results are not instant. Results will start taking effect 4-5 days after treatment and reach the maximum effect at 2 weeks.
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No, they are not very painful. They are about 2/10 on the pain scale, and all of the injections points are usually completed in under 1 minute. Most clients don’t require any numbing cream. However, we can apply some numbing cream if it helps you.
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At Karwal Aesthetics, we use Allergan Botox, which is the original brand of botox.
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From a cosmetic standpoint, masseter botox is an amazing treatment for slimming the jaw. This would be mainly used to feminise the face as it can transform the shape of the face from a more square/masculine shape to a more oval/feminine shape. As a general rule, in order to feminise the face, we aim for the cheek width to be wider than the jaws. This is great news for women with hypertrophied (enlarged) masseter muscles. By slimming the jaw, we can slim this portion of the face for the cheeks to be more dominant in comparison, which can feminise the face.
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Yes, masseter botox should not affect the power of your bite.
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Botox is an excellent treatment for bruxism (excessive teeth grinding), and many dentists advise having this treatment for the problem. Many clients can stop wearing their mouthguards completely after this treatment.
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Yes
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No alcohol or exercise for 24 hours
No lying down for 4 hours
No hot showers or sauna/steam rooms for the rest of the day
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We offer masseter botox in Marylebone clinic and we offer masseter botox in Kingston clinic.
Masseter botox Mayfair- 2nd Floor, 15 Dover Street, W1S 4LP
