Masseter slimming, lip flips, gummy smile correction, chin texture refinement. Calgary's dermatologist-led approach to lower face Botox.
The lower face is muscle and structure. The masseter that grinds. The depressor anguli oris that pulls the mouth down at rest. The mentalis that puckers the chin. The platysma that draws the jawline down.
Lower face Botox isn't about erasing lines. It's about reshaping how the lower face holds itself when you're not thinking about it. Properly executed by a dermatologist, the jaw narrows, the mouth softens, the chin smooths. The face you see in repose becomes the face you carry through your day.
Masseter hypertrophy from chronic clenching and grinding gradually widens the lower face. Botox interrupts the cycle. Over 4 to 8 weeks, the muscle reduces in size and the jawline narrows.
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Lower face Botox is structural work. We treat muscle bulk, dynamic asymmetry, and resting tone, not surface lines.
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The single highest-impact lower face treatment. Slims the jawline, relieves TMJ tension, and reshapes the face over 4 to 8 weeks.
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The lip flip is an alternative to filler. Same upper lip definition, none of the volume or downtime.
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Lower face Botox requires precise anatomical knowledge. Each treatment plan is built by a board-certified dermatologist.
The lower face Botox map at Rejuvenation Dermatology Calgary, with typical dosing and duration for each application.
The masseter muscle creates the square jaw shape some patients want softened. Treatment narrows the jawline over 4 to 8 weeks while relieving TMJ tension.
A few small units in the upper lip's orbicularis oris relax the muscle so the lip rolls outward subtly. More visible upper lip without filler or volume.
Treatment of the LLSAN drops the upper lip slightly at rest, hiding excess gum show during a full smile.
The mentalis muscle creates orange-peel texture when it contracts. Botox smooths this and softens chin tension.
The depressor anguli oris pulls the mouth corners downward, creating a sad resting expression. Botox releases this pull, lifting the corners subtly.
Vertical lines around the upper lip. Treatment requires very small, careful doses to soften without affecting speech or smile.
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You meet one-on-one with a dermatology team member to discuss your goals, review your facial anatomy in repose and animation, and build a personalized plan. We map the muscles that drive each line, identify which fall under cosmetic versus medical indication, and walk you through expected onset, longevity, and cost before anything is decided.
Botox into the masseter blocks signal to the muscle, which reduces contraction strength. Over weeks of disuse, the muscle naturally atrophies. The visible result is a narrower jawline silhouette and a softer lower face profile.
Book a consultation at any of our three Calgary-area dermatology clinics. We will map your anatomy, discuss your goals, and build a plan, before any treatment is scheduled.
Yes, in patients with masseter hypertrophy (enlarged jaw muscles from clenching or genetics). Over 4 to 8 weeks the muscle reduces in size from disuse, narrowing the jawline silhouette by 3 to 4mm typically. Results vary based on baseline muscle bulk.
Lip flip results last 2 to 3 months, shorter than face Botox. The upper lip's orbicularis oris muscle is small and active (used for speech, eating, drinking), so the Botox effect wears off faster. We typically recommend touch-ups every 10 to 12 weeks.
Properly dosed lip flips do not affect speech or eating. The 4 to 8 units used are calibrated to the muscle's resting tone, not its functional movement. Overdosing can cause temporary speech changes, which is why dermatologist administration matters.
Lip flip uses Botox to relax the upper lip and roll it outward slightly, creating more visible lip without adding volume. Lip filler uses hyaluronic acid to add actual volume. Lip flip is subtle and lasts 2 to 3 months. Filler is more dramatic and lasts 9 to 18 months.
For mild to moderate gummy smiles (3 to 6mm excess gum show), Botox is highly effective. 2 to 4 units per side in the LLSAN muscle drops the upper lip slightly at rest, hiding the gum show during a full smile. Severe cases may require surgical lip repositioning.
TMJ disorder often involves chronic clenching or grinding (bruxism) of the masseter and temporalis muscles. Botox reduces the muscle's ability to clench, relieving jaw tension, reducing morning soreness, and decreasing tension headaches. Most TMJ patients report significant relief by 4 weeks.
The mentalis muscle inserts into the chin skin in a way that creates dimpling when it contracts. Some patients have genetically more active mentalis muscles and show dimpling at rest. Botox into the mentalis smooths the chin and reduces tension.
No. The DAO can pull the mouth corners down at any age, creating a sad or angry resting expression. Some patients in their 20s and 30s benefit from DAO treatment. Assessment is done by examining the mouth at rest.
Properly dosed masseter Botox slims the jawline without affecting the cheek volume. Gaunt appearance occurs only with significant overdosing or in patients with already-thin facial structure. We start conservatively and add at 2 weeks if more reduction is wanted.
Most patients see initial narrowing at 3 to 4 weeks, with peak effect at 6 to 8 weeks. The masseter is a large muscle, so the timeline is longer than face Botox. Maintenance every 4 to 6 months sustains results.
