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If you want masseter reduction to reshape your jaw line in the Bethesda area, turn to cosmetic facial treatment experts at Maia Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, MD. The masseter muscles are the major muscles that move the jaw – these muscles attach the lower jaw to the skull on the outer sides of the face. When the masseter muscles are larger, it can create a wider face and jaw. This can make a face appear more masculine, with a wide or square jaw, which is not always desirable. There are surgical and non-surgical options for masseter reduction to reshape the face and jaw available at Maia Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, MD near Bethesda, MD.

The surgical option for reducing the prominence of the masseter jaw muscles involves removing tissue from the muscle and jaw bone. This can be accomplished through an incision inside the mouth to access the masseter muscle and jaw, shaving away bone and trimming the size of the muscle. The results are a slimmer face with a more tapered jawline that is more feminine and oval or heart-shaped, versus square or round.

Non-Surgical Face/Jaw Slimming

It was once necessary to perform surgery to provide masseter reduction for patients seeking a slimmer or more feminine jaw. The popular option now is Botox® injections for non-surgical masseter reduction. Botox injections can be used to relax the masseter muscle, allowing it to shrink over time. This is a non-invasive procedure with no downtime or recovery needed – the results can become apparent over the following weeks. Depending on the desired results, patients may require two to three sessions or more of Botox to achieve their desired shape. In some cases, the results are permanent and do not require ongoing Botox injections to maintain the desired appearance.

If you are unhappy with the width of your lower face or jaw, masseter reduction treatment may be right for you. To learn more about the surgical and non-surgical options for face slimming, contact us at Maia Plastic Surgery in the Bethesda area. We can schedule a private consultation with Dr. Maia to discuss reshaping your jaw or lower face.

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Selecting a surgeon: After having two children and weight fluctuations over the years I was left with complete loss of volume in my breasts. I had four consultations with other surgeons but after comparing their photos to Dr Maia’s and meeting her in person, I knew she was my doctor. We talked about my lifestyle - being a mom and a professional, I didn’t want to be too big, but I’m curvy so I didn’t want to go too small for my frame either. She let me try on sizes and once I selected she agreed it was a good fit for my frame. Post op recovery: I was a smoker and had quit prior to surgery but she was very honest and adamant in telling me how important it was that I did not smoke. (I honestly needed the lecture and the transparency about what could happen if I did start smoking before surgery and post-op.) Because I was formerly a pretty heavy smoker, it did cause some issues after surgery with wound closing and she was SO diligent and on top of it seeing me once and week and squeezing me in for appointments between surgeries and patients. She prescribed different things to address the would closure issues before they really became a problem. Being able to have text message access to the office was great when I had questions and she even accommodated my schedule when I couldn’t be seen in person to send progress photos so that she could check on me. 3 months post op: I’m so happy with the results of my surgery and am so glad I waited to find the right doctor. She’s an artist! They look natural, fit my body shape and they haven’t even fully “dropped and fluffed” yet. Would highly recommend… comparing her patient photos to other surgeons will end your search. I feel so much better in my body thanks to Dr Maia.

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