Botox has a number of great benefits. It can smooth forehead wrinkles, soften crow’s feet, and even do away with laugh lines. Botox can also give you a slimmer face, without going to the gym or using makeup to contour your face. Here’s how Botox can help you achieve a slimmer look.
## What Exactly is Botox?
Botox is an injectable cosmetic treatment. It contains botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin that can partially paralyze muscles. When Botox settles into certain muscles on the face, these muscles start to relax. Botox blocks signals from the brain to prevent muscles from moving. When muscles are relaxed, your skin starts to smooth as swell, softening fine lines and minimizing wrinkles.
## How Does Botox Slim Your Face?
Botox doesn’t just smooth away wrinkles. It can also give you a slimmer face. The most effective way to slim your face with Botox is by injecting Botox into the masseter muscles. This can decrease muscle mass on your lower cheeks and jawline to give you a more V-shaped face. 
## Relaxing the Masseter Muscles
The masseter muscles are large facial muscles that connect your jawbone to the back of the cheek. It’s the muscle that moves when you chew, talk, or clench your teeth. When these muscles are very active, they can become enlarged. When they bulk up, it can broaden the sides of your face and give your face seem more square.

Injecting Botox into the masseter muscles doesn’t paralyze them completely. You’ll still be able to chew, talk, and laugh. What Botox will do is prevent these muscles from moving unconsciously. If you tense your jaw when you’re stressed, or grind your teeth at night, Botox can decrease these movements and reduce activity in these muscles.

When the masseter muscles don’t get all this extra exercise, they lose a bit of muscle mass and start to shrink. Relaxing these muscles can have a dramatic effect on the shape of your face, slimming your jawline and making your cheekbones more pronounced.
## Cheekbones Stand Out
Botox for a slimmer face can make your cheekbones pop. You don’t need to get fillers to have cheekbones that stand out. When the masseter muscles relax your cheekbones will look a lot more prominent. Reducing some of the fullness along the jawline will put the attention back on the cheekbones.
## Other Benefits of Face Slimming Botox
Injecting Botox into the masseter muscles can slim your face within days. But that’s not all. When the masseter muscles are more relaxed, you won’t have to worry about teeth grinding or jaw clenching during the night. This improves your dental health and protects enamel. You may also have fewer headaches and notice less jaw pain.
## Book Your Next Appointment
If you’re ready to find out more about Botox for a slimmer face, book a consultation with one of our doctors. We’ll discuss your treatment goals and help you choose the right treatment option to achieve your desired results. Then, book an at-home appointment with one of our skilled nurses. Define your jawline and enjoy a slimmer look in just minutes.


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