-
Many Asians have a very strong jaw muscle called the Masseter – Benign Masseteric Hypertrophy. A bulky Masseters makes one’s face appear wider.
-
Muscle relaxing injections can shrink this muscle and lesser bulky Masseters makes face appear slimmer and smaller.
-
Masseter injecition is commonly referred to as Slim jawline injection.
Before & After Slim Jawline Injection.
Why is Slim Jawline Injections popular?
-
Many Asians have a muscle called the Masseter, which makes their jaw look bulky and their face shape square.
- Squarish facial shape is considered to be masculine in some part of Asia and a more V-shaped or oval shaped face is aesthetically desireable.
- A long and slender jawline is more desirable in some Asians.
- Easy, quick and simple. On average the procedure takes 5 minutes. The procedure is relatively painless.
- No downtime.
- Affordable.
- Safe.
- It will also treat bruxism – people who clench their teeth at night.
Before & After Slim Jawline Injection.
What is the procedure?
-
Masseter muscle is identified.
-
A tiny microinjection of the muscle-relaxing medication is strategically injected into each masseter. This literally takes seconds.
-
Over the next few weeks, Masseter muscles weaken. The weakened muscle will shrink leading to a slimmer appearance.
Before & After Slim Jawline Injection. 
Before & After Slim Jawline Injection.
How long before seeing the result?
-
1 week for muscle weakness.
-
In two weeks, you will start seeing the slimming effect.
-
4-6 weeks for the maximum results.
Before & After Slim Jawline Injection.
How long does it last?
-
Slimming effect generally lasts 6-9 months.
-
Thereafter, your masseter muscle strength and the bulkiness will gradually return.
-
Some people need the second injection at 6 weeks depending on the size and the strength of the muscle.
-
We recommend the Slim Face injection twice a year for best results all year round. After 3-4 sessions, once a year is usually sufficient for most people.
-
Individual variations exists.
Before & After Slim Jawline Injection.
What are the possible complications?
Complications are not common. But these are the possible complications:
-
Over-shrinkage of the Masseter muscle can make the cheeks look hollow. This will settle with time.
-
An asymmetrical smile that will settle with time.
-
Paradoxical bulging of the Masseter. You may need additional injection as this is usually due to unusually large Masseter muscles.
What other procedures are available to achieve a V-line face shape?
This depends on what is causing the square-shaped face. There are many causes. It can be due to bulky masseters, chubbiness (fat), loose skin, prominent jaw, or a short chin. There are various methods of producing a beautiful slimmer jawline.
-
Masseter injections can be used to shrink the masseters – as we discussed in this webpage.
-
Fat dissolving injections can be used to dissolve excess fat, or buccal fats can be removed surgically.
-
HIFU – Ultrasound Skin Lifting is used to tighten small amounts of loose skin.
-
Chin enhancement using filler injection or a chin implant
-
Combination therapy is used if the cause is due to a combination of the above.
Why us?
- Dr Peter Kim is an experienced cosmetic doctor and has expertise in this field. Click here to read more about Dr Peter Kim.
- Dr Kim has written a paper on V-line that was published in the Australian Journal of Cosmetic Surgery.
Disclaimer (important notice)
As per Good Medical Practice Guideline, we would like to notify you that:
-
Any surgical, invasive, nonsurgical, or laser procedure carries risks.
-
Complications do and can occur.
-
Previous success is not a promissory indication of future success.
-
Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
-
All before and after photos on this site are Asian Cosmetic Surgery Clinic’s results.
-
Copyrights reserved by Dr Peter Kim.
The next step
If you have any questions or concerns about Face Slimming injections or V line injections, please feel free to contact us. Dr Kim has helped hundreds of patients achieve their desired results. We would be happy to discuss the procedure with you in more detail and answer any questions you may have.