Jaw botox in Korea – Does it work?

Do you want a slimmer, more v-line jawline but don’t want to get facial contouring surgery (jaw surgery)? If yes, then jaw botox might be the best solution to your problems with square and wide jaws. Read along to find out more about jaw botox in Korea.

What is jaw botox?

It is very common for patients to develop a wider face shape due to the enlargement of jaw muscles. These enlarged jaw muscles contribute to a squarer and wider face shape, giving you a more masculine look. In such cases, botox is used to help slim down your jawline to attain a more v-lined face shape.

Jaw botox, also known as botulinum toxin, is a neurotoxin that targets the nervous system, disrupting the nerve signaling processes that stimulate muscle contraction. Wherever its injected, it causes the underlying muscles to relax and temporarily stop moving, and at the same time, shrink enlarged muscles.

Is botox safe?

Countless research and studies have shown that when used correctly, botox is a very safe procedure with very little side effects. In fact, it is actually being used for medical purposes such as muscle movement disorders, excessive sweating, migraines, eyelid spasms etc.

But worldwide, it’s most popular for its use for aesthetic purposes. Botox can be used not only to contour your jawline, but also to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine line.

Who should get jaw botox?

Jaw botox is ideal for those with:

• Square or wide jaws due to large jaw muscles
• Bulky jaw muscles and wide jawline
• Double chins
• Bruxism (a condition where you unconsciously grind or clench your teeth often)

If you are not sure whether your square jawline is caused by large jaw muscles, try this – if you feel a large amount of muscles when you touch the jaw after clenching your teeth, you have large jaw muscles.

Note: If you have sunken cheeks and/or high, prominent cheekbones, jaw botox might not be good for you as your sunken cheeks or high cheekbones might become more noticeable after jaw botox.

Pros & cons of jaw botox

Jaw botox procedure

Jaw botox is commonly known as the “lunch break procedure” as the procedure is pretty simple and is completed in 2~3 mins. The doctor will first apply numbing cream to the targeted areas so that it will be painless. You probably will have to spend time waiting for the numbing cream to take effect.

Typically after treatment, there isn’t any pain, bleeding or bruising. If you are experiencing slight bruising and swelling at the injected areas, don’t worry – it tends to go down in a day. You can immediately resume your daily activities after your jaw botox but do try not to overuse your jaw muscles for the first few days.

When can you see results?

Your jaw muscles will start to relax after getting jaw botox and you will start to see results within 1 month. Results will continue to develop gradually over the course of 2 months. Typically, you will be able to enjoy its maximum effects after 2~3 months.

How long does jaw botox results last?

Depending on one’s lifestyle and body’s reaction to botox, jaw botox typically lasts around 6 months, though results do vary among individuals. Especially if you have a habit of frequently using your jaw muscles eg. excessive or constant chewing, your results might fade away faster than expected.

Conclusion

If you have square and wide jaws that makes you look too masculine for your liking, jaw botox is a pretty effective and painless solution for you. The only downside is that its results are only temporary but there have not been issues with long term usage.

It’s pretty common for Koreans to get jaw botox in Korea and there is no ideal age to start getting botox – it’s mostly up to you. Just as long as you find a reliable and skillful doctor who knows what’s best for you, you will be fine.

In fact, more than fine – you will actually have a slimmer jawline, gain more confidence and feel happier at the same time!