Masseter Reduction

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What Is Masseter Reduction?

Masseter reduction is a non-surgical procedure in which neurotoxin is injected into the masseters. The masseters are a set of muscles that span the mid to lower face and are responsible for chewing. Injection of neurotoxin like Botox or Jeuveau into these muscles helps to reduce their activity, and this reduction in activity can have both cosmetic and functional benefits.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Masseter Reduction?

People seek out masseter reduction in NYC for either aesthetic or functional reasons. The most common aesthetic and functional reasons for this procedure with neurotoxin are discussed below.

Aesthetic Benefits

A square-shaped jawline can be due to either the structure of the underlying facial bones or enlargement of the masseters. This type of jawline is typically associated with a more masculine appearance. Masseter reduction with neurotoxin can help narrow the jawline resulting in a more feminine look. Additionally, masseter muscle Botox can make the face appear thinner.

Functional Benefits

Enlargement of the masseters can occur in people with a tendency to grind or clench their teeth. This habit can not only change the shape of the face, as mentioned above, but also result in significant facial pain. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) is a disorder where the temporomandibular joint, located in front of the lower part of the ear, becomes inflamed often due to excessive teeth grinding and clenching. By temporarily weakening the masseter muscle with masseter Botox, symptoms of TMJ can significantly improve.

What Is the Relevant Anatomy for Masseter Reduction?

The masseter muscle is a relatively deep muscle located on both the left and right side of the face. It spans from the bones directly in front of either ear to the lower part of the jawline. There are additional facial muscles that lie near the masseter, such as the risorius. These neighboring muscles are responsible for smiling, and may be impacted with masseter muscle reduction if proper technique is not used.

How Long Does Masseter Reduction in Manhattan, NYC Last?

Masseter muscle Botox results vary based on the reason for the reduction. If the jaw surgery is performed for functional reasons such as improvement of TMJ symptoms, one can typically feel an improvement within 2 weeks of the initial injection and results last about 3 to 6 months. If the masseter slimming is performed for cosmetic reasons, it typically takes at least 2 treatments before a noticeable change in facial shape is apparent; however, these results can last longer than 6 months after repeated treatments.

How Is Masseter Reduction Done?

This surgery performed in the office without any anesthesia. The first step in masseter muscle reduction is to mark the areas that will be injected. There are typically 2 injection points on each side of the face. Before injecting, the leading plastic surgeon in UES, Manhattan Dr. Linkov will clean the area with an alcohol pad. Local anesthesia is not used because the needle is very thin and there is minimal to no pain.

Dr. Linkov, as the best board-certified plastic surgeon in Manhattan, NY, will then inject the 4 marked areas with neurotoxin, injecting the neurotoxin first deeply and then superficially. Masseter reduction Botox or Jeuveau? Either masseter Botox or Jeuveau are effective neurotoxins for this procedure. A total of 20 units of neurotoxin on each side is typically required to achieve the desired effect.

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