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When the face looks large or the jawline looks blurred, many people want to refine their contour. Recently, more people have also been considering contouring Botox as a relatively low-burden treatment rather than a surgical method. It is drawing attention because it may help define the facial line beyond simply reducing muscle size.
Today, we will take a closer look at what contouring Botox is, how it creates changes in the face, and what to keep in mind during treatment, as well as who it may be suitable for.
What is contouring Botox?
Contouring Botox is a treatment intended to improve the facial line into a softer, more neat shape. While the commonly known square-jaw Botox focuses on reducing the jaw muscles, contouring Botox considers not only the jaw muscles but also various factors that affect the facial line, such as the salivary glands and temporalis muscles.
Rather than simply reducing a specific area, it is closer to the concept of refining the line while considering the overall proportions and balance of the face. That is why even though it is the same Botox treatment, results can differ depending on the treatment area and method.
Why does the face look slimmer?
The reason the face looks different after contouring Botox is not only due to actual size changes, but also due to changes in the “line and proportion.”
When the jaw muscles are developed, Botox treatment can gradually reduce the muscles and help soften the width of the face. Also, if the lower face looked puffy because the salivary glands were enlarged, reducing the volume in that area can create a more refined impression.
As these elements that make up facial volume are reduced, the jawline becomes more naturally visible, and the overall proportions can look different, often making the face appear slimmer and lighter.
Why results differ even with the same Botox
Contouring Botox is known as a relatively simple treatment, but there are a few points to consider for natural results.
If too much product is used, hollow cheeks or an unnatural facial line may appear, and if the degree of muscle development differs between the left and right sides, asymmetry may occur.
Also, the required treatment range differs depending on facial shape and muscle condition, so rather than simply increasing the dose, it is important to use the appropriate amount in the correct location. A customized plan that fully considers each person’s facial structure is the key to creating natural results.
If you have these concerns, consider contouring Botox
If the jaw muscles are developed and the face looks wide, or if the jawline is blurred and the overall facial line looks heavy, improvement may be expected through contouring Botox. It may also be considered through consultation as a suitable method for those whose lower face looks puffy due to enlarged salivary glands, or for those who want to refine the facial line relatively naturally without surgery.
However, if the reason the face looks large is due to other factors such as fat or sagging skin, another treatment may be more appropriate, so accurately identifying the current condition is important.
Contouring Botox is not simply a treatment that reduces muscles, but a method that seeks to create a more natural change by considering the balance and proportions of the facial line. Since results can differ depending on how the treatment is applied, it is important to establish a plan that matches your facial structure and concerns through 충분한 consultation.
If you are concerned about changes to your facial line, we recommend confirming your current condition accurately through consultation with a specialist and finding the method that is appropriate for you.
