Masseter Botox Overview
Many people associate the aging process with wrinkles and fine lines, but few consider the effects of squaring of the jawline. Younger faces often are widest at the level of the eyes and become narrower along the jaw and chin. Starting around 20 to 40 years of age, the jaw begins to become wider, producing a more masculine appearance in women.
Masseter Botox is a non-surgical approach to slimming the jawline and restoring the natural beauty and contour of the face.
What is Masseter Botox?
The masseter muscle is used for chewing and connects the cheekbone to the jawbone. Overtime, this muscle becomes larger and more defined resulting in a squaring of the jawline and widening of the lower face. This disrupts the ideal oval or heart shaped contour of the female face.
Surgery to reduce the size of the jawbone was previously thought to be the only treatment option. However, the introduction of masseter injections with Botox have revolutionized the approach to jawline slimming. Botox masseter reduction is a non-invasive, highly effective, and cost conscious option to reduce the width of the jawline.
While it seems like a simple procedure, experience and expertise are the keys to achieving exceptional results. Understanding the complex anatomy of the face, Dr. Tina Ho is able to strategically place Botox within the masseter muscles to produce symmetric results.
Why Choose Dr. Tina Ho?
Dr. Tina Ho stands out among other surgeons in Philadelphia and Wayne as a female, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with dedicated training in facial rejuvenation surgery. Unlike general plastic surgeons, Dr. Ho specializes exclusively in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the face and neck.
She understands that a facial rejuvenation, whether surgical or non-surgical, is both an art and a science — a highly detailed and complex procedure that requires technical precision and an artistic eye to achieve natural, harmonious results. Dr. Ho stays at the forefront of modern products and techniques to deliver the most refined and lasting outcomes for her patients.
From the initial consultation to every follow-up visit, Dr. Ho maintains an unwavering commitment to each patient. She takes the time to listen, plan, and tailor every step of the rejuvenation process to align with the patient’s unique anatomy for realistic aesthetic goals and ensure each person feels confident, supported, and deeply satisfied with their results. Her approach focuses on preserving the patient’s natural appearance while maximizing safety and minimizing recovery time.
Dr. Ho received advanced fellowship training under world-renowned facial plastic surgeons Dr. Dean Toriumi and Dr. Steven Dayan. Dr. Ho continually refines her surgical knowledge and techniques to offer the best outcomes for her patients by regularly attending national and international aesthetic meetings and learning from leading plastic surgeons across the country in the operating room setting. Her expertise extends across all aspects of surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Ho is recognized regionally and beyond as one of Philadelphia and the Maine Line’s most trusted female facial plastic surgeons, with patients traveling from throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York to seek her expertise.
Understanding Masseter Botox
Masseter Botox involves injection of botulinum toxin type A into the muscle to relax the muscle. This softens the muscle and produces a narrowed appearance of the face. In addition to cosmetic reasons, Botox to the masseter muscles can help lessen teeth grinding, migraine or tension headaches, and TMJ discomfort.
Frequent movement and contracting of the masseters strengthens the muscles and increases their size. Botox prevents the masseters from contracting, ultimately causing them to atrophy and lose their bulk and, in effect, slims down the jawline.
Dr. Ho understands every face has its unique characteristics, and having evaluated and treated thousands of facial profiles, she is able to provide individualized treatment plans to help maximize jawline contouring results.
Schedule your Masseter Botox Consultation Today
Are you unhappy with the contour of your jawline? Consider masseter Botox injections to provide effective results without the cost and risk of surgery.
Call our office today at 267-578-3064 (Philadelphia) or 610-688-3363 (Wayne) to experience the benefits of jawline contouring with Botox.
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The Elixir MD™ is an innovative recovery tool that offers various treatment programs using different LED light wavelengths to achieve specific pre and post-surgical goals. These programs are supported by advanced artificial intelligence temperature controls and adjustable settings to address a range of concerns and goals. This non-invasive therapy is safe, painless, and can reduce infections after surgery while also enhancing recovery and minimizing scarring after rhinoplasty surgery.
Benefits of Elixir MD
Enhanced post-operative recovery after rhinoplasty. Using LED light, Elixir MD™ stimulates the skin to accelerate wound healing and minimize scarring post-surgery.
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Elixir MD Treatment Programs for Rhinoplasty
Elixir Detox
This pre-operative therapy uses blue light to reduce the number of bacteria, oils, and toxins on the skin, reducing surgical complications such as infection.
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The NeoXcell™ treatment program combines the benefits of Elixir Cellular and Thermal to boost healing and balance melanin production for a more even skin tone.
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