Masseter Reduction in Wollongong

Masseter reduction is good for patients who have bruxism, which is a problem with excessive jaw clenching. Treatment of bruxism may improve symptoms which include hypersensitivity of the teeth, headaches and aching jaw muscles. The process is also popular for jawline slimming to create an oval or heart-shaped jawline.

The masseter muscle is one of the four main muscles used for chewing, therefore playing a significant role in facial aesthetics. Masseter reduction is best described as noticeable asymmetry of the jaw line because of bruxism, chewing and dietary habits and genetics.

The toxin provides a safe and effective non-surgical treatment for masseter muscle hypertrophy and contouring of the lower face. Many patients will also experience significant relief from pain and grinding episodes associated with bruxism.

Muscle paralysis and atrophy are induced in masseter reduction treatments to achieve both contouring of the lower face and jawline and reduction in the bite force, with the effects from the toxin lasting from four to ten months.