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Causes of a Square Jaw

Square jaw can be largely divided into three causes: bone (angular mandible), muscle (hypertrophy of the masseter muscle), and salivary gland hypertrophy.

Many people think that a large bone makes their face look angular, but in reality, muscle hypertrophy is often the cause.

If you have a strong chewing force or habits of teeth grinding or clenching, the masseter muscle develops, making the jaw look wider.

Also, enlarged salivary glands can make the face look bigger.

In cases where muscle hypertrophy is the cause, it can be improved with Botox injections in the jaw area.

Cases Where Square Jaw Botox is Needed

Square jaw Botox is recommended when the face looks wide due to muscles.

When the jaw muscles feel bumpy and hard to the touch.

If you have a habit of clenching your teeth or grinding your teeth.

When you want to soften the facial line.

When muscle hypertrophy, not bone or fat, is the cause.

In these cases, reducing muscle activity through Botox injections in the jaw area will gradually make the face look slimmer.

Principles and Effects of Square Jaw Botox

Botulinum toxin, the main ingredient of Botox, inhibits the secretion of acetylcholine at nerve endings, blocking muscle contraction signals.

When injected into the square jaw, it reduces excessive movement of the masseter muscle, and the muscle gradually atrophies, resulting in a softer and slimmer-looking face.

You can feel the change from about 1 to 2 weeks after the procedure, and the effect lasts for about 3 to 6 months.

With repeated Botox treatments in the jaw area, the rate at which the muscle size decreases increases, and the duration of the effect tends to lengthen.

When Salivary Glands are the Cause – Salivary Gland Botox

If the face looks wide because the salivary glands are large rather than a square jaw, salivary gland Botox can be considered.

Injecting a small amount of Botox into the salivary glands gradually reduces the size of the salivary glands, making the face look narrower.

However, since salivary glands are secretory organs, accurate location and dosage control are essential.

Reasons for Botox Resistance and How to Reduce It

If you repeatedly get Botox injections in the jaw area, antibodies may form in some people, weakening the drug's effect or shortening its duration.

This is called resistance.

To reduce resistance:

You must maintain an appropriate interval between procedures (usually more than 3 months).

It is best not to inject more than the necessary amount at one time.

Using 'pure toxin Botox' (e.g., Xeomin, Coretox), which removes complex proteins, can also reduce the risk of resistance.

Why You Should Receive Treatment from a Skilled Medical Professional

Botox injections in the jaw area may seem simple, but in reality, it is a procedure that requires accurate anatomical knowledge and experience.

You need to know the location and thickness of the muscles, and the safe location to avoid salivary glands, blood vessels, and nerves.

Precise dosage control is required to match the symmetry of both sides of the face.

If injected too deep or too shallow, it may be ineffective or cause side effects (difficulty chewing, imbalance).

Therefore, it is most important to receive customized design, dosage, and area control from an experienced medical professional.

All procedures may vary depending on the individual.

Side effects such as swelling, inflammation, and bleeding may occur, so be careful.

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