Facial Sculpting with Botox Cosmetic injection to slim the jawline of a younger woman

Botox Cosmetic® for Washington DC patients is often used to reduce wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes. Alternative treatments have been developed in specialized cosmetic centers to offer advanced aesthetic options for Washingtonians. Facial sculpting with Botox Cosmetic® may help reduce the size of the lower jaw muscles (masseter) too. Many patients feel their face is "too fat" and seek liposuction to improve their appearance, while large jaw muscles may actually be the primary reason for their excess facial volume. Botox Cosmetic® gradually reduces the jaw size over several weeks, and results last for several months. Alternative office treatments, such as Dysport® or Xeomin®, are other options to produce similar cosmetic results.

This Washington area woman had felt her lower facial area was too strong and wide, in addition to discomfort from teeth grinding and TMJ. She already had Botox Cosmetic for forehead wrinkles and prior facial surgery. She consulted with facial plastic surgery specialist Dr. Chaboki to review options. Physical examination revealed very strong and asymmetric lower jaw muscles (masseter), which is best appreciated on frontal view. In Dr. Chaboki's cosmetic practice, she underwent Botox jaw reduction with minimal downtime. Patients can wear makeup immediately and return to work the same day. Frontal view photographs demonstrate improved facial symmetry and slimming of the lower face. In addition, her face has become more feminine by reducing attention to the lower jaw.