MASSETERS
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Anti-ageing indication for the masseters: Jaw clenching, teeth grinding and a jaw slimming treatment.
WHAT ARE THE MASSETERS?
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It is the muscle responsible for chewing. It is located on the side of the face and connects your cheek bone to your lower jaw bone.
This chewing muscle can become enlarged and visibly noticeable, especially when clenching your teeth.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A MASSETERS TREATMENT?
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To reduce the size and strength of the muscle, alleviate discomfort, and balance the facial contours of the face.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING THIS MUSCLE TREATED?
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It is a large muscle that when overworked or enlarged due to stress, teeth grinding or jaw clenching, can cause pain, headaches and a wider- looking face because it makes the jaw muscles appear larger.
It can alleviate the symptoms of teeth grinding, also known as Bruxism. Bruxism is a condition where you grind or clench your teeth when you are awake or asleep. Some people find they are doing it unconsciously. Teeth grinding is a common cause of jaw pain and tension. Having this muscle treated can alleviate the discomfort and prevent damage to your teeth and jaw.
In addition to reducing discomfort, it can slim and contour the face if you have a large masseter muscle, by creating a more V shape appearance.
Genetics can impact the shape of the face as some Asian ethnic cultures can have a higher incidence of a square jaw.
Patients who chew gum regularly can strengthen their masseter muscle making the face appear wider.
Some patients will seek this treatment for alleviating teeth clenching and grinding symptoms and others for the appearance of slimming the jawline. Either way, to maintain the results regular treatments are recommended.
WHAT TREATMENTS CAN REDUCE THE MASSETER MUSCLE AND HELP WITH JAW CLENCHING, TEETH GRINDING AND IS A JAW SLIMMING TREATMENT?
There are multiple treatments that can target this area to reduce the size of the muscle with anti-ageing treatments and also volume enhancements and sculpting to the jawline and the chin to rebalance the facial contours and proportions.
These treatments will be discussed in detail during a face-to-face consultation as not every patient is suitable for this treatment.
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
The effect is temporary and will last for approximately 3-6 months, when the muscle will return to its pre-treated state.
Sculpting and volumising treatments will last longer but are dependent on individual factors like metabolism, genetics, medical history and the degree of volume loss. These are discussed in detail during the consultation.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE TREATMENT
Reduced wear and tear on the teeth, less tension headaches, reduction in jaw and facial pain and is a jaw slimming treatment.
• Jaw slimming: Will create more of a V shape face.
• Balance overall facial shape: Contouring and sculpting the chin and jawline.
• Relieving tension headaches.
• Manage teeth grinding.
• Reduce jaw tension, clenching and pain.
• Creating more overall harmonisation and balance to the facial shape.
WHO IS A SUITABLE CANDIDATE FOR THIS TREATMENT?
This treatment isn’t suitable for everyone. Certain medical conditions and patients breast feeding, pregnant, or trying to conceive cannot have this treatment. You must be over 18 years old.
Before undergoing this treatment, a thorough consultation with an experienced health care practitioner is recommended to determine if the treatment is right for you.
It is during the consultation a facial assessment is performed, your medical history reviewed and the risks discussed. Additionally, realistic expectations that this treatment is temporary, wont completely change your facial structure, and understanding of the risks is essential before undergoing any non-surgical treatment.
Individuals who are candidates:
• Experience jaw clenching pain, TMJ pain or teeth wear and tear
• Have an enlarged or square jawline due to an enlarged masseter muscle
• Looking for a jaw slimming treatment that is non-invasive and temporary.
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Consultations are available for this particular indication by a qualified health care practitioner. Depending on the outcome of the consultation, this may or may not lead to the provision of a prescription. It is also so important to consult a clinician who can discuss all the options, after assessing your face and listening to your goals. The risks, treatment, costs and all the information are discussed during this face-to-face consultation, so you have all the information needed to make an informed decision. The effect and treatment results vary among each individual patient.
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