How Is Jaw Botox Different From Wrinkle Botox?
Both use botulinum toxin, but the goals differ — the jaw version shrinks a chewing muscle, while the wrinkle version relaxes expression muscles.
The same injectable can serve two very different purposes depending on which muscle it targets. For the jawline, toxin is placed in the large chewing muscle to soften its bulk; for wrinkles, it is placed in the thin muscles that fold the skin when you make expressions.
Different muscles, different results
Jaw injections aim at the masseter to reduce its volume and slim the lower-face outline, and the change tends to appear gradually over several weeks. Wrinkle injections target mimetic muscles like the frown or crow’s-feet area to ease the folds that movement creates.
Onset and duration differ by area and by individual, so a plan for the jaw is not simply copied to wrinkles. Which approach fits your face is best mapped out when you consult a specialist about your muscle balance.
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