Desired procedure information - Square jaw Botox guide

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In this post, we will learn about the effects and side effects of square jaw Botox, a procedure you want to receive.

Q. What is Botox?

• Botox is technically a brand name for a medical device containing 'botulinum toxin.' In fact, there are various other brand names such as 'ZeoMin' and 'Nabota.' However, because Botox is so well-known, it is often used as a generic term for all botulinum toxin procedures.

Q. Principle of Botox treatment

• Botulinum toxin is produced by a small bacterium and functions by blocking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at the peripheral nerves, causing muscle paralysis and relaxation. By utilizing this principle, the size of the muscles in the jawline is reduced to make the jaw appear more V-shaped.

Q. Effects of square jaw Botox treatment

• The square jaw refers to the "masseter muscle," which plays an important role in tightly clenching the jaw when chewing food. When the masseter muscle becomes overly developed, it can make the face appear more angular or larger. In such cases, many cosmetic procedures are performed. As the masseter muscle is reduced, the face appears more slender.

Q. Side effects of square jaw Botox treatment

• Botox treatment involves injecting the muscle with a needle. If the injections are not evenly distributed in the masticatory muscles, side effects such as hollowing of the cheeks or a protruding, candy-like bulge may occur. Especially for individuals with little fat on their face, these side effects can be more pronounced, leading to dissatisfaction with the procedure.

Q. Duration of medication effectiveness after injection

• The effects typically begin to appear within 24 to 72 hours, with the best results observed between 1 to 2 weeks. The duration of the effect after injection varies by individual, but for the first injection, it lasts about 3 to 5 months; for the second, 3 to 8 months; and for the third, 9 to 12 months. After that, treatments are usually administered approximately once a year to maintain the effects.

Square jaw Botox treatment is simple and effective, widely performed, and considered relatively safe. However, if the procedure is done for cosmetic purposes rather than medical reasons, it may lead to dissatisfaction with appearance, so consultation and treatment should be conducted together.

While researching the materials, I thought that since it is not a dangerous procedure, it might be good to try it at least once. There are domestic and foreign products, and I think I should find out the differences by consulting with a specialist. Although this is a very basic and fundamental informational post, I hope it can be of some help to those like me who are new to the beauty field. That’s all for now. Thank you for reading :-)