Can Botox narrow my face?

Cosmetic  Question:  Can Botox be injected to narrow my face?

Cosmetic  Answer:

Yes. Botox can be injected into the masseter muscles which attach to the side of the jaw  and this can narrow your face.  If you have TMJ or grind your teeth, these muscles will get large. They make the jaw look square.

Botox injections into the muscles will shrink them, returning an oval look to the face. It is important that the injections be done correctly or the Botox can also change your smile (see our Blog “Can Botox Change My Smile”).

Injections are needed every 3 months to maintain the improvement. Many people say the injections relieve the pain of TMJ. They can also protect teeth from being ground down excessively by tooth grinding.

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