Before And After Facial Slimming Case 1217

ABOUT OUR PATIENT
Many of our patients come in with complaints of TMJ disorders, which appear as jaw pain and frequent clenching and grinding. These symptoms are caused by overactive jaw muscles, or masseters. Strong masseters can also make the lower face appear overly wide, which is another reason why masseter BOTOX to relax these muscles is one of our most popular treatments.

This young man in his late 20s was concerned about uncomfortable clenching and grinding of the teeth due to overactive masseters. He was also bothered by how these muscles contributed to an asymmetrical, overly bulky jawline.

MFI TREATMENT PLAN
To relieve the patient’s persistent jaw tension and reduce its bulk, Dr. Mabrie carefully administered BOTOX into the masseter muscles, using different dosages on each side to counter the asymmetry. The patient was instructed to avoid massaging the area for four hours to avoid spreading BOTOX to adjacent muscles.

THE OUTCOME
What a difference! After 6 weeks of allowing the masseter muscles to atrophy, the patient’s results were remarkable–his jawline had significantly slimmed down, and the symptoms of clenching and grinding were greatly alleviated. These before-and-after photos highlight just one transformation out of hundreds that Dr. Mabrie has achieved at MFI.