Masseter Botox: V-Line Jaw and Clench Control

What it does

Masseter (chewing muscle) is reduced — face becomes more oval (V-line) and night-clenching pressure drops.

Three indications

1. Aesthetic V-line
2. Functional bruxism / clench control
3. Combined (most common)

Dose reference

• Female slim build: 40–60 U total
• Female standard: 50–70 U
• Male standard: 70–100 U
• Male large + heavy bruxism: 100–140 U

Determined at consultation by palpation + functional need.

Male vs female

Higher dose in male; goal often is "more defined" rather than "thinner" jaw. Often combined with jawline filler.

Risks

Smile asymmetry (transient, 4–8 wks), chewing weakness only at high dose, asymmetry, reactive feel post-effect.

Common questions

• "Will my face sag?" No.
• "Can I still chew?" Yes — normal eating preserved.
• "How many sessions?" Often one; second at 3 months if hypertrophic.