Masseter treatment targets the large muscle at the angle of the jaw, the one you can feel tighten when you clench. In some people this muscle is naturally strong or prominent, giving the lower face a heavier, more square appearance. Softening it can gradually slim and refine the jawline over several weeks, a subtle reshaping, assessed individually.
The concerns people describe
People raise this in two broad ways: a wish to soften the appearance of a strong, square jawline over time; or a sense of tightness or fatigue in a strong jaw muscle. Both relate to the same muscle, and both are assessed individually.
How it's approached
Treatment is considered only after assessing the jaw, your goals and your medical history. Where appropriate, the aim may be to gradually soften a heavy jawline, a change that develops over weeks, not immediately. Some people also notice that a feeling of tightness in the muscle eases as well.
- Directed at the jaw muscle, assessed individually
- The effect develops gradually over several weeks
- Approached conservatively, and reviewed as we go
- Suitability depends on your anatomy and goals
Assessed, not assumed
Whether this suits you depends on your individual circumstances, which is what a consultation is for. Specific treatments, your suitability and pricing are discussed privately there.
Risks, recovery and realistic expectations
This is a medical procedure and carries some risk. Temporary effects such as tenderness, bruising, or an unfamiliar feeling when chewing can occur, and results build gradually; the risks and what to expect will be explained in full beforehand. The effect is temporary and needs an ongoing approach to maintain. Individual results vary, and what's appropriate for you is determined only after a proper assessment.
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Every treatment at Hillview begins with a private medical consultation. There's no obligation to proceed.
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