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Cosmetic Facial Slimming

Cosmetic facial slimming is a quick, minimally invasive treatment designed to help reduce the size of the masseter muscles. This is one of the facial muscles involved with biting and chewing, if you have overactive muscles, you will find the masseters are enlarged resulting in a wider, more prominent jawline.

At Holme Valley Skin Clinic we offer a treatment that will relax the muscles on both sides of your face, resulting in an overall appearance of a slimmer jawline.

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What is cosmetic facial slimming?

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Facial slimming is a treatment that visibly narrows the lower face by injecting muscle relaxants into the masseter muscle.  The masseter muscle is a large facial muscle that attaches from the cheek bone to the lower jaw and is one of the several muscles responsible for chewing. When this muscle becomes enlarged (usually in patients that grind or clench their teeth) it can dramatically change the shape of your lower face. 

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How does cosmetic facial slimming work?

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Our cosmetic facial slimming injections are a non-surgical treatment that helps to slim down a bulky jawline. The treatment is quick and relatively painless. By injecting botulinum toxin into the muscles, we can temporarily relax them and prevent the clenching and bulging that causes the lower jaw area to appear wider. 

It may take several days to 2 weeks for the results to become visible.

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Will I still be able to chew?

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The treatment should not have a significant effect on biting or chewing.

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How long can I expect the results to last?

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Patients can have different outcomes. Results generally last between 3-4 months, after which the muscle will slowly return to its original form. However, some patients may have longer or shorter outcomes. Several treatments may be required to see the desired results and it will be necessary to undergo addition treatments on a regular basis to maintain the results. 

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Can I change the shape of my jaw?

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This treatment produces natural results based on each individual's facial anatomy, so please note that before and after results of jawline slimming can vary. Those with prominent square jaw bones will not experience the same results.

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Is this treatment suitable for me?

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Cosmetic facial slimming is suitable for:

  • patients with prominent masseter muscles that create wide or square jawlines.

  • patients that grind their teeth enough to create bulky jaw muscles.

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Cosmetic facial slimming is not suitable for:

  • pregnant or breastfeeding patients.

  • patients with square jaw bones.

  • those with skin laxity in the lower face as this treatment can exacerbate the appearance of loose jowls.

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Cosmetic Facial Slimming

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