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Masseter

A targeted treatment for overactive masseter muscles, helping reduce jaw clenching and soften a strong or wide-looking lower face.

£350
Practitioner Prado
Clinic partner Esteem Life, Glasgow
Consultation required before treatment
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Masseter
Treatment time 30 minutes
Downtime Minimal. Temporary redness, tenderness, swelling or bruising can occur around the treatment area.
Treatment areas Masseter muscles · Jawline · Lower face
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OVERVIEW

Understanding Masseter

The masseter is the powerful muscle positioned at either side of the jaw and used during chewing and clenching.

For some people, this muscle becomes particularly strong or prominent, contributing to jaw tension, teeth grinding or a wider appearance through the lower face.

Following assessment, Masseter treatment can be used to temporarily reduce excessive activity in the muscle. This may help relieve the feeling of an overactive jaw while gradually softening prominent masseter muscles and creating a more balanced lower-face appearance.

Nanda assesses your muscle strength, facial proportions and individual concerns before deciding whether treatment is suitable.

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WHY CLIENTS EXPLORE IT

What Masseter may help support

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Helps reduce excessive masseter muscle activity

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Can help with jaw clenching and grinding concerns

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May reduce feelings of muscular jaw tension

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Can gradually soften prominent jaw muscles

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May create a slimmer-looking lower face where muscle bulk is the cause

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Treatment is tailored to your natural facial proportions

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Quick treatment with minimal downtime

TREATMENT AREAS

Masseter muscles Jawline Lower face
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THE TREATMENT

How it works

Small amounts of treatment are precisely placed into selected areas of the masseter muscle following consultation and assessment.

The treatment temporarily reduces excessive muscle activity. As the muscle works less strongly, tension may reduce and an enlarged masseter can gradually become less prominent.

For facial contouring, visible change develops progressively rather than immediately because the muscle needs time to adapt.

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YOUR APPOINTMENT

What to expect

Nanda will first assess your jaw, facial proportions and masseter strength. You may be asked to clench your teeth so the muscle can be examined clearly.

If treatment is appropriate, several small injections are placed into carefully selected points within the masseter.

The procedure itself is relatively quick. You may experience brief pinching, mild tenderness, redness or small amounts of swelling around the injection sites.

Most clients can return to their normal routine shortly afterwards.

Appointment 30 minutes
Recovery Minimal. Temporary redness, tenderness, swelling or bruising can occur around the treatment area.
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RESULTS + TIMELINE

A gradual, individual process

Muscle activity begins to reduce gradually following treatment.

Clients seeking relief from an overactive jaw may notice changes before those seeking facial contouring.

Visible slimming of prominent masseter muscles develops more gradually over the following weeks as the muscle reduces in size.

Results are temporary and vary depending on muscle strength, anatomy, metabolism and individual response.

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SUITABILITY

Is Masseter right for you?

Masseter treatment may be suitable for people experiencing strong or enlarged jaw muscles, frequent clenching, teeth grinding or a wider lower face caused by muscle bulk.

A consultation is important because not every case of jaw discomfort or lower-face width is caused by the masseter muscles.

Nanda will assess your anatomy, symptoms, medical history, previous treatments and desired outcome before recommending treatment.

Where symptoms may be related to the teeth, jaw joint or another medical issue, appropriate dental or medical assessment may also be recommended.

Discuss your goals with Prado

AFTERCARE

Looking after your skin afterwards

  • Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area immediately afterwards
  • Avoid strenuous exercise for the period advised by your practitioner
  • Avoid excessive heat such as saunas or steam rooms immediately after treatment
  • Follow the personalised aftercare instructions provided by Nanda
  • Contact the clinic if you experience anything unexpected following treatment

PROFESSIONAL HOMECARE

Support your skin beyond the treatment room.

Professional SkinCeuticals homecare that may complement your wider skin plan. Your practitioner will advise when products are suitable to use around treatment.

HOUSE OF YOUTHFUL SKIN

Not sure if Masseter is the right route for you?

Start with a consultation with Prado. We can explore your skin, your goals and the professional options available through House of Youthful Skin and our clinic partnership with Esteem Life, Glasgow.

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