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Botox to Slim the Face and Reduce the Jawline

While Botox®(Botulinum Toxin Type A) is most commonly thought of as an anti-wrinkle treatment to reduce the signs of ageing on the forehead and around the eyes, it has many other clinical uses, both cosmetic and functional.

Its ability to prevent headaches is well known to experienced practitioners, as are the techniques used to reduce excessive sweating. However, here you can find out about how Botox can be injected into the masseter muscles to narrow the jaw and in turn, slim the face with the V-line Procedure (also known as Masseter Muscle Reduction or Jaw Tapering).

Botox for Facial Slimming Treatment FAQ

WHAT DOES THE 'V-LINE PROCEDURE' INVOLVE?
Injecting Botox to relax the masseter muscles is generally performed for one of two indications - firstly it can reduce teeth grinding, and secondly it can reduce the size of the muscles themselves, effectively narrowing and lifting the jaw line, which in turn helps slim the lower third of the face towards a more feminine V shape - hence the name, "The V-Line Procedure".

"Jaw Reduction, also known as the V-Line Procedure or Jaw-Line Tapering is a procedure I've performed for many clients over the years with excellent results." - Rosie
How does botox work to slim the face?
"Sometimes a client may feel that the width of the lower third of their face or angle of their jaw is a little too square or wide, this may be down to genetic makeup and bone structure, or enlargement of the masseter muscles that can occur over time due to excess jaw clenching, teeth grinding, or chewing. In both cases, injecting the muscles in the jaw with Botox will ease tension, reduce their size, and effectively provide more definition to the jaw line and a slimmer appearance to the lower third of the face. In recent years, the V-Line Procedure has become an especially popular request amongst my Asian clients." - Rosie
how safe is botox for jawline shaping?
​Botox® (Botulinum Toxin type A) has been in use for over 30 years and has been licensed for aesthetics treatments, including for jawline reduction and facial slimming, for over 10 years with a second-to-none safety profile. 
are injections in the jawline painful?
"Botox injections to slim the jaw are only mildly uncomfortable but, as with all injectable treatments at my Oxford and Leamington Spa clinics, I take pain relief very seriously and use the best anaesthetic creams available, applying topically as required prior to injecting. So please just let me know if you are feeling nervous about pain" - Rosie
can just one side of the jawline be treated?
  • Sometimes people only have an issue with one side of the face and it is possible to treat asymmetry by only treating one side, but we need to ensure that is the right approach for you so we will only reach a decision on this following thorough consultation and analysis
who performs botox TREATMENTS at Oxford & Leamington facial aesthetics?
Rosie Cooper is the sole practitioner in our clinics and you will always see her for any clinical treatment. As a Registered Advanced Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner and Midwife with 3 masters level qualifications including Pharmacology and Musculo-skeletal medicine, Rosie is recognised as one of the most highly qualified and experienced Botox specialists in the UK, and with over 15 years experience has built an enviable reputation within the aesthetics industry and an impressive client list not only throughout Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, but country wide. Rosie takes great care with her clients and you can rest assured that you will always be in very safe, experienced, and gentle hands!
is there a guide for treatment price?
  • Prices for this procedure can vary somewhat from person to person due to the strength and size of the muscles in the area to be treated and the desired effect.
  • As a guide price: c. £275-£325 for women; men often need a larger dosage and in that case price can be closer to £395
  • Please note the above is very much a guide and price will always be clearly confirmed for you on consultation prior to treatment.
do i need a consultation prior to treatment?
  • We will always go through a thorough consultation process prior to any treatment to ensure that we get to know you, your skin and medical history, and that there aren't any apparent reasons why treatment would be unsuitable for you or for what you are hoping to achieve.
  • ​Please note, our Consultation Fee is £70 and we take payment for this as deposit at the point of booking. The Consultation Fee is redeemable off treatment, should you have it (must be used within 3 months) or otherwise covers the consultation. (Please refer to our Policies Page for our T's & C's regarding Consultation Fee and Booking Deposit.)
who is not suitable for botox treatment?
This is not an exhaustive list but we have included some key contraindications for Botox procedures - not suitable for those who:
  • Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Have a history of neurological damage in the area
​IS A REVIEW/FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT OFFERED?
•    Yes, Follow-Up appointments are available for toxin procedures at 2-3 weeks post-procedure, to review your personal prescription. 
•    Please refer to our Policies page to see our T's & C's for Follow-Up appointments or see the link below
Click Here to Read Our Toxin Follow-Up Policy
For general information about visiting our clinics please see our  Frequently Asked Questions Page