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Many people visit us because their face looks angular or their jaw appears wide. In particular, when they want to refine their facial line with a relatively simple method without the burden of surgery, they often consider square jaw Botox.
However, rather than simply expecting that “the jaw will become smaller,” it is important to understand how the change occurs and whether it is suitable for your face.
Square Jaw Botox: How Does It Work?
Square jaw Botox does not reduce the jawbone.
It works by temporarily relaxing the movement of the masseter muscle, one of the jaw muscles, and reducing muscle use. As muscle activity decreases, the muscle gradually becomes smaller over time, and the angular jawline can become more softly defined.
Therefore, square jaw Botox is more suitable when the cause of a square jaw is not the bone structure but muscle development.
When Can You Feel the Effects of Square Jaw Botox?
Square jaw Botox does not produce an immediate change right after the procedure.
Usually, changes appear gradually over 2 to 4 weeks. At first, many people notice that the stiffness felt when clenching the jaw decreases. Over time, the lower face line can be seen becoming more defined.
In this way, the effect of square jaw Botox is closer to a natural refinement than a dramatic change.
How Long Does Square Jaw Botox Last?
Square jaw Botox is not a permanent procedure, and although there are individual differences, the effects usually last around 4 to 6 months.
As muscle function gradually recovers over time, continuing treatment at regular intervals can help if you want to maintain the facial line consistently.
It is common to plan treatments on a cycle of around 6 months, and repeated procedures may also help prevent excessive muscle development.
Is Square Jaw Botox Suitable for Everyone?
The causes of a square jaw cannot be explained by just one factor.
If the muscles are developed, Botox may help improve the line. However, if the structure of the bone itself is developed, it may be difficult to feel sufficient change with Botox alone.
Therefore, before the procedure, it is important to determine accurately whether the cause is muscle type or skeletal type. Approaching it with a method suited to the cause can help improve satisfaction.
Square jaw Botox is a procedure that relaxes the developed jaw muscles and helps make the facial line look softer and more refined.
However, because the effect and duration can vary depending on a person's muscle condition and usage habits, it is important to check your current condition accurately rather than relying only on simple reviews or trends.
If your jawline is a concern, we recommend consulting a specialist to find the method and treatment plan that are right for you.
