When you think of Botox, you might picture a smooth forehead or lifted brows, but Botox’s benefits extend far beyond just the upper face! Lower face Botox is a powerful treatment designed to refine the jawline, chin, and neck. Whether you’re looking to soften fine lines, enhance your jawline’s contour (dare we say “snatch” it?), or reduce the appearance of platysma bands, Botox for the lower face can help.

At Forever Young Medical Spa, we specialize in personalized treatments that accentuate your unique features while achieving subtle, natural-looking results. In this guide, we’ll dive into how lower face Botox works, who it’s ideal for, safety considerations, potential side effects, common misconceptions, and helpful pre- and post-care tips to help you decide if this treatment is right for you!

What Is Lower Face Botox?

Botox is a neuromodulator that temporarily blocks nerve signals to targeted muscles, reducing their movement and allowing the skin over those muscles to appear smoother. Lower face Botox specifically targets areas below the cheekbones to relax muscles contributing to wrinkles, sagging, and facial asymmetry.

Unlike dermal fillers, which add volume, Botox works by softening muscle activity. This makes it an excellent choice for treating dynamic wrinkles (those caused by repeated muscle movements) and enhancing facial contouring without changing the overall structure of your face.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Lower Face Botox?

Botox is a safe and effective treatment when administered by a skilled injector, providing noticeable results without any downtime. You may be a good candidate for lower face Botox if you:

• Want to reduce wrinkles around the mouth (such as smoker’s lines or marionette lines)
• Desire a more contoured jawline without the need for surgery
• Struggle with a double chin caused by muscle tension or overactivity
• Experience platysma bands (vertical neck bands) that become more noticeable over time
• Seek a more balanced appearance by lifting the corners of a downturned mouth
• Suffer from teeth grinding (bruxism) or TMJ-related jaw tension

What Can Botox in the Lower Face Treat?

As mentioned earlier, lower face Botox targets several areas in the lower face and neck, providing a smoother and more contoured appearance.

1. Botox for Jawline Slimming and Definition For those with a strong or square jawline caused by enlarged masseter muscles (the chewing muscles), Botox can help create a slimmer, more sculpted look. By relaxing the masseter muscles, Botox gradually reduces muscle bulk, softening the overall facial profile. This treatment is great for non-surgical jawline enhancement and relieving TMJ discomfort caused by jaw clenching or teeth grinding.
2. Botox for Double Chin Reduction Although Botox doesn’t dissolve fat, it can help reduce the appearance of a double chin by relaxing the platysma muscle. When this muscle is overactive, it can pull down on the skin, making the chin look less defined. Botox relaxes this muscle, creating a tighter, more lifted lower face.
3. Botox for Wrinkles Around the Mouth As we age, fine lines around the mouth become more noticeable. Botox can soften these lines by relaxing the small muscles around the lips, preventing unnecessary puckering and smoothing the skin. Additionally, Botox can help treat marionette lines (the vertical lines running from the corners of the mouth to the chin) by reducing muscle activity that contributes to their formation.
4. Botox for Platysma Bands (Neck Botox) The platysma muscle extends from the jawline down the neck, and over time, it can create visible vertical bands. Botox for platysma bands helps relax these muscles, giving the neck a smoother, more youthful appearance. This Botox treatment is often referred to as the “Nefertiti Lift,” as it helps define the jawline and improve the overall look of the neck.
5. Botox for Downturned Mouth Corners & Gummy Smile Botox can also address concerns with the muscles around the mouth that cause the corners to turn downward, creating a constant frown. By relaxing these muscles, Botox (or Jeuveau) can subtly lift the corners of the mouth for a more youthful and pleasant expression. Similarly, Botox can treat a gummy smile by relaxing the muscles that pull the upper lip too high, creating a more balanced smile.

How Long Do Results Last?

After receiving lower face Botox, most patients begin seeing results within 3-7 days, with full effects visible after about two weeks. Results typically last 3-4 months, after which muscle movement gradually returns. Regular maintenance treatments can help maintain results and prevent wrinkles from reappearing.

Common Misconceptions About Lower Face Botox

• “Botox will make my face look frozen.” When administered by an experienced injector, Botox results are natural and subtle. You’ll still look like yourself—just refreshed!
• “Botox is only for older individuals.” Preventative care is essential, and many younger patients use Botox to prevent deep lines from forming in the first place.
• “Botox for jawline slimming is only for women.” Botox for jawline slimming benefits both men and women, whether for aesthetic or medical reasons (like TMJ pain).

This treatment offers a non-invasive option to refine your lower face, restore balance, and enhance your natural beauty!

Ready to Take the Next Step?

At Forever Young Medical Spa, we understand that each individual’s skin is unique, so we offer a range of treatments designed to suit different skin types and concerns. If you’re curious about achieving a more natural, refined look, Forever Young Medical Spa is here to help.

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