Orange County Botox Specialist
Botox® Cosmetic is a simple physician administered treatment which involves the injection of purified protein into specific areas to temporarily smooth lines, wrinkles and furrows caused by excessive facial movements. Botox Cosmetic is the most popular aesthetic treatment in the world today with over 4 million procedures done last year alone. This is the only treatment of its kind that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
When administering Botox Tustin, Dr. Khan evaluates patterns of facial muscle movement and looks for moderate to severe facial lines caused by the action of these muscles. The location, size and action of the muscles that create these “dynamic lines” vary among different individuals. Dr. Khan will mark these locations and administer several tiny injections of Botox directly into the muscles that cause these dynamic lines. The objective is to create a youthful and more relaxed appearance and NOT a “frozen” or “expressionless” look.
Each area requires a different number of units of Botox as determined by Dr. Khan.
Areas that can be treated include but not limited to:
- Botox Glabella/frown lines (area between the brows)
- Botox Horizontal forehead lines
- Botox Bunny lines (wrinkles on top of your nose)
- Botox Crow’s feet
- Botox Chin
- Botox Jaw reduction or Jaw line narrowing
- Botox Brow lift (Botox can be injected above the outer area of the brow to create a lifting effect)
- Botox Sweat reduction for armpits (underarms) and hands or hyperhidrosis
The procedure is usually comfortable and requires no anesthesia, although some patients choose to numb the area with a cold pack prior to injecting. Downtime is not expected after the procedure and bruising is uncommon. You will notice a marked improvement in days and the results should last 3 to 6 months. Please call 657-218-9859 to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Tariq Khan at GentleCare Laser Aesthetics. Note: Dr. Khan uses Preserved Normal Saline for reconstitution of Botox which decreases the discomfort of the injections
how does jaw reduction or slimming with Botox work?
This procedure reduces the appearance of a wide jaw line caused by Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy (or enlargement). The careful injection of Onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox) in the Masseter/chewing Muscle weakens and reduces the size of the muscle resulting in a softer angle to the jaw and a more pleasing facial shape. We typically see three types of patients in our practice.
- Those who seek a cosmetic reduction in the angle/size of their jawline (Jawline Reduction)
- Those who suffer from Bruxism (see below)
- Those who suffer from Bruxism and will benefit from a cosmetic reduction*
The procedure is performed by Dr. Khan frequently on patients concerned with the shape of their jaw or jaw muscles.
FAQ's
Who is an appropriate candidate for the Botox Jaw Reduction or Botox for Bruxism?
Dr. Khan will be able to best assess your candidacy during a complimentary consultation. However generally any person who has an excessively wide jaw line due to large chewing muscles (who would like to slim his/her face), and any person who suffers from Bruxism, is a candidate for this procedure.
How does Botox for jaw line reduce the size of my jaw line and help with Bruxism?
When Botox is injected into the muscle it partially relaxes it. Underused muscle eventually loses its mass and reduces its overall size. The reduction in size will also cause a reduction in the ability to clench and grind in patients who suffer with Bruxism.
Will I have problems chewing my food?
Although rare, few people may experience some tiring after chewing for a while. This phenomenon is only temporary and will go away over time.
Is the procedure painful?
Since the smallest available needles are used, minimal to no discomfort is felt during the procedure.
What is the downtime after Botox Jaw Reduction procedure?
As with any procedure involving needles, there is a small chance of mild bruising or mild transient redness at the area of injection.
When will I see a difference and how long will the result last?
At the end of the first week, you may notice that your jaw muscles feel softer. In about 6 weeks you will notice a reduction in your jaw line that will last typically between 6 months to a year and a half depending on the underlying cause of the muscle enlargement.*