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Face Slimming

Facial contouring treatment, also known as Masseter Slimming, is a highly requested procedure at Doctor Contour Clinic, and is particularly popular with our Asian patients.

The ideal of an attractive, feminine face shape — such as a V-shaped or heart-shaped contour — involves a smooth line that runs from the upper cheeks to the lower third of the face. This is in contrast to a square, round or blocky face shape.

Facial contouring is a routine procedure at Doctor Contour Clinic. We use a muscle relaxant to reduce the masseter muscles, thereby reducing the width of the jawline.

  • Price: €300
  • Treatment time: 15 minutes
  • Effect: 3 tot 4 months

How does a facial refining treatment work?

This treatment involves two small injections into the masseter muscle of the face. After a few days, this muscle begins to relax and shrink, resulting in a slimmer lower jaw that takes on a more oval and less square appearance, contributing to the desired ‘V’ shape of the face.

Bruxism or Teeth Grinding

In some cases, masseter hypertrophy (enlargement of the masseter muscle) can be a result of bruxism, or teeth grinding. This unconscious grinding of the teeth, usually at night, can cause the masseter muscles to swell. If left untreated, it can lead to TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction and pain in the jaw joint, as well as orofacial pain, which refers to pain in the teeth, jaw and temples.

What can you expect from the result and how long does it take?

About two weeks after the treatment you will notice that your lower jaw has become noticeably slimmer. This effect generally lasts for 3 to 4 months. After this period it is advisable to return for a follow-up treatment.

Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is often associated with experiences of stress.

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FAQ

Using a thin needle, muscle relaxant injections are administered into certain facial muscles. These ensure that the signals between the nerve and the muscle are blocked. This leads to reduced muscle activity, making wrinkles and lines less visible or even disappearing completely.

Within 2-8 days after the injection, the wrinkles start to fade. After about 4 weeks, the optimal effect is visible. This effect lasts between 6-8 weeks. From 8 weeks onwards, the effect gradually decreases. After 12 weeks, the effect is approximately halved and after 4 months, 80% of the effect has disappeared. Many patients choose to repeat the treatment every 3-4 months, but this varies per person. Men, people who exercise and people with a more muscular appearance may need larger and more frequent doses.

Although wrinkle injections are a medical procedure performed by a doctor and do carry some risks, they are generally considered safe with a low risk of complications.

  • Common bruising and swelling at the injection site.
  • Mild headache after injection in about 10% of cases, usually not longer than 24 hours.
  • Drooping of eyebrow or eyelid in 2% of patients, can last up to 3 weeks.
  • Sometimes multiple treatments are needed for best results.
  • Infections are very rare.

The treatment causes minimal pain. There is a slight prick during the injection and a short burning sensation. Although the treatment itself only takes about 5 minutes, there are preparatory steps such as taking pictures, signing a consent form and disinfection, making the total appointment about 30 minutes.

Your aesthetic doctor Dr. Kim Detollenaere may advise you to frown or make other facial expressions often during the first few days.

  • Avoid pressure on the treated area for the first 24-48 hours.
  • Do not touch or massage the treated area, especially not within 24 hours.
  • Wait to apply make-up until at least 6-8 hours after the treatment, or preferably until the next day.

Approximately 2 weeks after your initial treatment, a follow-up appointment is usually scheduled to assess the results. To maintain the effects, regular treatments are recommended; you can discuss this with your doctor during your appointment.

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