Masseter Treatment — Jaw Slimming

Service Description

Masseter treatment at Skin Lab Medispa addresses two distinct but related concerns — aesthetic jaw slimming for patients who want a softer, more oval facial profile, and functional relief for patients suffering from bruxism — the grinding and clenching of teeth that causes jaw pain, headaches, tooth wear, and disrupted sleep. The masseter is the large muscle on either side of the jaw responsible for chewing. In patients who grind or clench their teeth — often unconsciously during sleep — this muscle becomes overdeveloped over time, creating a squared, bulky appearance to the lower face and producing significant physical symptoms including jaw pain, tension headaches, earache, and accelerated tooth wear. An injectable treatment placed precisely into the masseter muscle temporarily reduces its activity — gradually slimming the muscle over 4 to 6 weeks and providing significant relief from the symptoms of bruxism. The treatment does not affect chewing or normal jaw function. It simply reduces the excessive, involuntary muscle activity responsible for both the aesthetic and functional concerns. For aesthetic patients the result is a gradual softening and slimming of the lower face — a transition from a squared jawline to a more oval, refined facial shape. Results develop gradually over 4 to 6 weeks as the muscle reduces in size and are at their most visible at around 3 months. For bruxism patients relief from jaw pain and tension typically begins within 2 to 4 weeks of treatment. Every appointment begins with a thorough medical consultation. We assess the size and activity of your masseter muscles, discuss your goals — aesthetic, functional, or both — and determine the precise dose and placement that will produce the best outcome for your specific anatomy. Results typically last 4 to 6 months. With repeated treatment over time many patients find the masseter gradually reduces in size permanently — meaning the dose required for maintenance decreases over time. Appointment time is approximately 30 minutes including consultation, treatment, and aftercare guidance. There is no downtime. Available at our Marylebone clinic at The Light Centre, 4 Baker Street W1H 6AZ and our Old Street clinic at The Light Centre, 5 Singer Street EC2A 4BQ.