Jawline slimming with botulinum toxin can also be used to improve the symptoms of teeth grinding and clenching, a condition known as bruxism. Bruxism can lead to several issues, including dental problems, jaw pain, headaches, and even a more prominent masseter muscle. Here's how treatment can help in this context:

1. Muscle Relaxation: treatment works by temporarily relaxing the muscles into which it's injected. The treatment is administered to the masseter muscle, which is one of the primary muscles responsible for clenching the jaw. By weakening the masseter muscle, it can reduce the force of jaw clenching and grinding, which can help alleviate the symptoms associated.

2. Symptom Relief: By reducing the intensity of jaw clenching and grinding, it can alleviate several related symptoms, including:

   • Jaw Pain from clenching masseter muscles

   • Headaches: Many people with bruxism experience tension headaches due to the constant muscle contractions

   • Dental Issues: treatment can reduce issues including tooth wear, fractures, and damage to dental restorations. By reducing the pressure on the teeth, treatment can protect against some of these issues.

   • Enlarged Masseter Muscle: an overdeveloped masseter muscle, which contributes to a more square jawline. Treatment can also contribute to jawline slimming.

Treatment typically last for about 6 months. Periodic re-treatment may be required to maintain symptom relief, having regular treatments for the first 2 years helps to slim the masseter and give longer lasting effects. It's important that this treatment is administered by a qualified healthcare professional. They will assess your specific condition and determine the appropriate dosage and injection sites to ensure the best results and minimise side effects.