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Basic Information on Chin Botox Treatment

What is Botox?

Botox is an injection of botulinum toxin, which works by relaxing the muscles to reduce wrinkles.
For chin Botox, the target muscle is the mentalis muscle, which is responsible for creating the "orange peel" wrinkles on the chin. By relaxing this muscle, the wrinkles are prevented, and the pulling motion of the chin backward is reduced.

Why Botox is Used for the Chin

As we age, the lower jaw tends to shrink and recede.
When this happens, the mentalis muscle often becomes "overactive" and continues to contract, creating persistent chin wrinkles, which can give an impression of anger or tiredness.
Injecting Botox into the chin relaxes this muscle, leading to a more relaxed and smooth appearance.

Specific Effects of Chin Botox

The "orange peel" chin wrinkles will no longer form.
The chin may appear slightly elongated, which helps reduce a round face.
From the side, the E-line (a line from the tip of the nose to the chin) will improve.
When combined with hyaluronic acid injections in the chin, it can help maintain the shape and longevity of the hyaluronic acid results.

Benefits and Risks of Chin Botox

Benefits

The main advantage is the ability to easily improve your appearance.
Many Asians have smaller chins and may experience overactivity in the mentalis muscle.
By injecting Botox into the chin, the muscle’s movement is balanced, leading to a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Risks and Disadvantages

If the Botox injection is too far to the outside, it can affect the depressor labii inferioris muscle, causing the mouth to become asymmetrical.
If injected too high, it may impact the orbicularis oris muscle, making it difficult to close the mouth.
It’s important to inject Botox in the correct position.

Combination Treatments

Chin Botox pairs well with hyaluronic acid injections.
Botox reduces the movement of the mentalis muscle, preventing the hyaluronic acid from shifting or being absorbed too quickly.
Hyaluronic acid helps define the chin’s shape, creating contours that Botox alone cannot.
Additionally, when hyaluronic acid is injected above the mentalis muscle, it can also help enhance the effect of Botox by relaxing the muscle.

Chin Botox Procedure Flow

Timeline from Booking to Treatment

Book your appointment online and fill out a pre-treatment questionnaire.
Upon arrival, you will have a consultation to determine how many units of Botox will be needed.
After agreeing to the treatment and making payment, the area is cooled, and the injection is administered.
The injection itself takes about 10 seconds.

Consultation Points Before the Procedure

The amount of Botox to inject depends on the muscle’s size and movement.
Be sure to demonstrate your muscle movements to the doctor to determine the appropriate amount.

Injection Time and Pain Level

The entire process takes about 10 seconds, with 4 to 6 quick needle pricks.

What Happens if You Continue Chin Botox Treatment?

Long-Term Effects and Considerations

Chin Botox helps prevent the overactivity of the mentalis muscle and slows the speed at which the lower jaw recedes.
Since the effects of Botox last for only 3 months, it’s recommended to have injections every 3 months for continuous improvement.

Recommended Frequency and Interval

It’s ideal to get the injections every 3 months.

Risks of Bruising and Swelling

Although rare, there is a slight risk of bruising or swelling.

Side Effects of Chin Botox

Common Side Effects

If the Botox is injected accurately into the mentalis muscle, there are typically no side effects.

Rare Side Effects

If the injection is placed too far outside, it can affect the depressor labii inferioris muscle, leading to a crooked mouth.
If placed too high, it can affect the orbicularis oris muscle, making it difficult to close the mouth.

Mistakes and How to Handle Them

If Botox affects the wrong muscle, as described above, it’s considered a "failure."
Unfortunately, the only option is to wait for the effects to wear off, which takes about 3 months.

Yoshiko Kuno