Masseter Hypertrophy
Masseter Hypertrophy typically gives the jaw an overly large appearance which leads to your face having a more square shape. It can also result from jaw clenching, which can result in pain. By injecting onabotulinum toxin into the massater muscle, it lessens the square appearance and gives a more defined curve to your jaw line, while also having the effect of alleviating any pain caused by jaw clenching.
On the day of treatment
Precare
- We will go through your consent form, which will have been emailed before the session to you, and you will then be asked to sign a physical copy.
- The doctor will then cleanse your skin so that he can assess it.
- During his assessment, he will look at skin thickness and quality along with the underlying muscles to determine the injection points needed.
- The target area will be numbed if necessary and then treated with a microfine needle to minimise discomfort.
Our Process
On the market for more than 20 years, anti-wrinkle injections are safe, well-tested, and proven to be effective. The masseter muscle sits just below your ear at the back of your jaw. The treatment involves three injections into the muscle, preventing it from contracting.
When the muscle can’t contract it shrinks. This allows for improved contouring of the jawline. Similarly, when the muscle can’t contract there is an alleviation of pain or discomfort that results from teeth grinding or clenching.
Post-care
- You might experience bruising the day after your procedure, which is entirely normal and typically subsides within 2-3 days. To mitigate this, refrain from consuming alcohol 24 hours before and after your treatment.
- Avoid applying heavy makeup or unnecessarily touching the treated area for 6 hours to minimise the risk of infection. Additionally, steer clear of Vitamin C, Retinol, AHA, and BHA skincare products for 24 hours post-treatment to allow for proper settling.
- Refrain from rubbing or massaging the treated area for 24 hours to decrease the chance of the treatment shifting. Maintain an upright position for 4 hours to prevent unintended migration of the treatment.
- Abstain from engaging in strenuous exercise such as weight training or cross-fit for 24 hours, as it may occasionally cause the treatment to move to unintended areas. Stay away from saunas, jacuzzis, or hot baths for 24 hours post-procedure, as the heat can result in treatment migration.
- Limit alcohol intake to reduce the risk of bruising, and avoid sleeping on the treated area the night following your treatment.
Our treatments
We provide our clients with a comprehensive range of top-tier treatments using medical-grade products, which includes lip and cheek dermal fillers, Profhilo, anti-wrinkle injections, Morpheus8, HIFU, fat dissolving and weight management treatments. These treatments give our clients back their confidence with individualised treatments in a discreet clinic environment. With the tailored treatment plans, our clients see constant positive results, making Luma Clinic one of the most trusted aesthetic clinics in the country.
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