A medical consultation to assess the lower face and jawline and discuss which options, if any, may suit your anatomy.
A face slimming consultation assesses the lower face and jawline to determine which treatment options, if any, may be appropriate for your anatomy and goals.
Where appropriate, muscle-relaxing injections into the masseter muscles at the angle of the jaw may gradually reduce muscle bulk for a slimmer-looking profile, without incisions or general anaesthesia.
Regulated products: MHRA-approved neuromodulators from regulated UK pharmacies, with brand and dose set after consultation.
Non-surgical and surgical approaches differ in technique, achievable change, risks and recovery. Non-surgical options avoid incisions and general anaesthesia but have their own limitations.
Different options address different factors — muscle prominence, skin laxity or structure. Suitability, longevity, cost, risks and recovery are discussed at consultation.
Minor bruising, redness or tenderness may occur. Rare risks include temporary chewing weakness, paradoxical bulging or temporary smile asymmetry.
Stay upright for four hours; avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and heat for 24–48 hours, and avoid rubbing or deep massage for 14 days.
By relaxing the masseter muscles, muscle-relaxing injections gradually reduce muscle bulk, which may create a more refined and aesthetically pleasing jawline.
We may apply a topical anaesthetic to minimise discomfort.
Using a fine needle, the practitioner injects a precise amount of muscle-relaxing injections into the masseter muscles.
The specific brand and dosage are adapted to each patient following clinical consultation.
Jaw-related symptoms: Bruxism, jaw tension or TMJ-related symptoms require appropriate medical assessment to determine their underlying cause and suitable management.
Remain upright for the first four hours to help prevent product migration.
For the first 24–48 hours, avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and significant heat exposure such as hot showers, saunas and steam rooms.
Avoid rubbing or deeply massaging the treated area for at least 14 days.
A cool compress may be applied to the treatment area for 10 minutes a few times on the day of treatment; do not apply ice directly to the skin.
Risks and side effects: As with any injection, minor bruising, redness and slight tenderness may occur at the injection site.
Specific, though rare, risks related to masseter injections include temporary chewing weakness, paradoxical muscle bulging or temporary smile asymmetry if the product diffuses into adjacent facial muscles.
Any prescription-only treatment can only be considered after appropriate medical assessment and prescribing.
Jaw pain, tension or teeth grinding should be medically assessed to find the underlying cause.
Your clinician reviews your medical history, assesses facial anatomy and discusses goals, options, limitations and risks.
Prescription-only treatment requires appropriate assessment and prescribing.
If appropriate, the selected option, area, technique, expected outcomes, side effects and aftercare are explained before proceeding.
You receive specific instructions on exercise, heat and touching the area. Temporary swelling, bruising, redness or tenderness may occur.
Timing, extent and duration depend on the treatment and your response. Results vary and cannot be guaranteed.
Individual results vary.
Your clinician can assess several lower-face and jawline concerns, including:
Prominent masseter muscles contributing to a wider lower face.
Anatomical factors behind lower-face width.
Differences in muscle prominence or facial structure.
Pain or grinding, assessed medically for the underlying cause.
Potential benefits, limitations and considerations depend on the option selected and individual clinical assessment.
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Face slimming treatment may be considered for selected adults concerned with lower-face width or contour. Suitability depends on facial anatomy, medical history, symptoms, treatment goals and realistic expectations and must be assessed individually.
Face slimming treatment options work in different ways depending on the anatomical factors being addressed. Your clinician will assess features such as masseter muscle prominence, skin laxity and lower-face structure and explain which options, if any, may be clinically appropriate.
The timing of results depends on the treatment selected and individual response. Your clinician will explain the expected timeframe during consultation, and changes may develop gradually rather than immediately.
The duration of results varies according to the treatment selected and individual response. Your clinician will explain expected longevity and whether maintenance or further treatment may be appropriate.
Potential risks and side effects vary according to the treatment selected. These may include swelling, bruising, redness, tenderness, asymmetry and other treatment-specific complications. Some treatment options can also affect nearby muscles or structures. Your clinician will discuss the risks relevant to your individual treatment plan before treatment.
Aftercare requirements depend on the treatment selected. Your clinician will provide individual advice regarding exercise, alcohol, heat exposure, touching or massaging the treated area and any other relevant precautions.
Suitability depends on the treatment being considered and your individual medical history. Factors such as pregnancy or breastfeeding, active infection in the treatment area, allergies, certain neurological or neuromuscular conditions, medications and previous treatment reactions may affect suitability and should be reviewed during consultation.
Costs depend on the treatment plan recommended following consultation. Any applicable consultation and treatment fees will be explained before treatment is undertaken.
Treatment options depend on your individual assessment and clinical suitability. Where a prescription-only treatment may be appropriate, it can only be considered following an appropriate medical consultation and prescribing assessment.
Follow the aftercare instructions provided by your clinician. A cool compress may be recommended where appropriate, but aftercare depends on the treatment selected and your individual circumstances.
At consultation we assess your anatomy and goals, and explain options, limitations and risks before any treatment.
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