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Masseter Reduction
The masseter muscles are powerful jaw muscles that also shape the lower face. Located on the outside of the lower face, they connect the lower jaw to the skull and form the outer jawline. When the masseters are pronounced, they can create a square, wider jaw or a rounder lower face — a look that doesn’t always match a person’s aesthetic goals. As part of our medical spa treatments, Dr. Erez Dayan offers masseter reduction for a slimmer, more contoured jawline at Avance Plastic Surgery Institute in Reno/Tahoe, NV.
Masseter reduction is as much about facial proportion as it is about treating a muscle — knowing exactly how much to relax to slim the jaw while keeping it balanced and symmetric takes an aesthetic eye, and that’s where Dr. Erez Dayan excels. A clinical investigator and key opinion leader for Allergan, the maker of Botox, and co-author of the textbook on facial anatomy and injectable safety, he is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and Medical Director of Avance Plastic Surgery Institute. He completed the Harvard Plastic Surgery Program — serving as Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital — before an elite aesthetic fellowship at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, where he was one of only two surgeons selected. Masseter reduction is one of the practice’s med spa treatments.
How Masseter Reduction Reshapes the Face
Reducing the size of the masseter muscles can have a dramatic effect on the shape of the face. When the masseters become slimmer, the jaw tapers and the face takes on a more oval, heart-shaped contour. This can be accomplished surgically — through an incision inside the mouth to access and trim the muscle — but Dr. Dayan prefers a minimally invasive aesthetic approach whenever possible, including for masseter reduction.
“Masseter treatment is one of the most satisfying ways to refine facial shape. By relaxing these strong jaw muscles, they gradually slim down, softening a wide or square jaw into a more balanced, tapered contour — usually without any surgery at all.” — Dr. Erez Dayan
Botox Injections for Face and Jaw Slimming in Reno/Tahoe
Botox injections are the preferred option for masseter reduction — non-invasive and effective for most patients seeking a slimmer face or jaw. The treatment involves a series of injections to relax the masseter muscle. Within about a week, there may be a slight reduction in the jaw’s width, and over the following weeks and months the muscle gradually shrinks, narrowing the jaw and refining the facial shape. In many cases the results are long-lasting and don’t require ongoing Botox after the initial series of treatments.
Schedule Your Masseter Reduction Consultation in Reno/Tahoe
If you’re unhappy with the shape of your face and would like to slim or narrow your jawline, masseter reduction may be right for you. To learn more about the available options, contact us at Avance Plastic Surgery Institute to book your appointment at our clinic in Reno/Tahoe, NV. Virtual consultations are also available for patients traveling from out of town.
