Jaw Reduction / TMJ with Botox in Brooklyn, NY

Good candidates include anyone with enlarged masseter muscles, a wide or square jaw, or symptoms of bruxism—such as clenching, grinding, jaw pain, or tension headaches. Your provider will evaluate your anatomy and concerns during a complimentary consultation.

Botox weakens the masseter muscle just enough to reduce its strength without affecting normal chewing. Over time, this underused muscle becomes smaller, which slims the jawline and reduces clenching pressure that contributes to TMJ discomfort.

Most patients chew normally. In some cases, you may experience mild fatigue when chewing very firm foods, but this is temporary and typically resolves within a few days to a couple of weeks.

Because extremely fine needles are used, discomfort is minimal. Many patients feel only a slight pinch during the injections. Numbing cream can be applied to enhance comfort if needed.

There is little to no downtime. You may experience slight redness, swelling, or tenderness at the injection sites, but most patients return to normal activities immediately.

You may feel a difference in muscle tension within the first week. Jawline slimming typically becomes visible around six weeks and can last six to eighteen months, depending on individual muscle activity and treatment consistency.