What is masseter botox for a square jaw?
It is an injection of botulinum toxin type A into the masseter, the chewing muscle at the angle of the jaw. The toxin temporarily reduces the nerve signal that makes the muscle contract, so a well-developed masseter is used less and gradually softens. When the width of a lower face comes from that muscle, the outline eases; when it comes from bone, it does not, which is why the assessment decides first.
Is jaw botox worth it for my face?
Ask your director to palpate the angle of your jaw while you clench. If it hardens under a finger, the width is muscular and this treatment can move it. If it stays soft, or if the hard edge you feel is bone, the money is better spent on the chin or on a lifting treatment, and we will say so at the diagnosis instead of booking an injection.
How much does jaw botox cost in Korea?
At Dear Clinic, square jaw botulinum toxin is ₩40,000 (≈ $30) per session with a Korean toxin and ₩350,000 (≈ $250) with a premium imported one. Both figures are published rates that apply equally to locals and international visitors, the tier is your choice, and the total is agreed before treatment. There are no visitor surcharges and no add-ons on the day.
Why does the page list tiers instead of a brand name, and how do the two differ?
Korean pharmaceutical advertising law does not permit prescription toxin products to be named in public marketing, so clinics publish tiers. In the consultation room the rules are different: your director tells you exactly which product is being used, where it is made, and shows you the vial before it is drawn. The two tiers are botulinum toxin type A from different manufacturers at different price points. We stock both, and we make no claim on this page that one produces a better jawline, because that judgement belongs to your own assessment.
How long does it take to see a change, and how long does it last?
The change is gradual: the muscle is used less first, and the outline follows over the weeks after that, so this is not a treatment you judge the next morning. The effect is temporary and wears off, and how long that takes depends on your muscle strength, the dose planned for you and your clenching habits. Your director gives you a realistic timeframe for your own plan at consultation; we do not publish a fixed number of months here, because there is no single figure that fits every masseter.
What does the injection feel like, and is there downtime?
These are quick, fine-needle injections into a muscle, and most people describe brief pinches. Topical numbing is available and applied when you want it, and there is no anaesthetic recovery to sit through afterwards. Downtime is practically nil: small red points at the injection sites settle quickly and you can return to your day immediately. Leave the area unrubbed and stay upright for a few hours, skip strenuous exercise on the day, and avoid alcohol and saunas for a few days.
Will my face look strange when I smile or chew?
Placement is what protects your expression. Your director maps the working part of the masseter while you clench and stays away from the muscles that shape your smile, and doses conservatively at the first session so there is room to add at review. Chewing tough food can feel like more work for a while as the muscle is used less, which is expected and eases as you adjust.
Do I need repeat sessions?
Because the effect is temporary, keeping a softened outline means repeating the treatment on a rhythm that suits your muscle rather than a fixed calendar. Some people find the interval lengthens once the muscle has been used less for a while; heavy clenchers tend to need it sooner. Your director reviews the outline at each visit and plans the next session from what has actually happened.
Can I combine it with other treatments?
Yes, and lower-face plans often do. Softening the masseter changes the width of the outline, while a short chin or lost definition along the jawline is a separate question that filler or a lifting treatment may answer better. Because everything is in-house at Dear, the sequence and the interval between treatments are designed around your face rather than around what happens to be on the shelf. Our
botox versus filler guide explains where each one genuinely belongs.
Do men have jaw botox too?
Frequently. A strongly built masseter is common in men who clench or grind, and a softer lower-face outline is a regular request. Male masseters tend to be thicker and stronger, so the dose and the mapping are planned for that thickness, and the usual goal is a cleaner line along the angle instead of a narrower face.
Can I have the injection on the same day as my consultation?
Usually yes — the EVE Muse 3D diagnosis and doctor consultation take about 30 minutes, and if your director confirms the width is muscular, the injection can follow immediately. What a same-day appointment cannot compress is the result: the muscle softens over the following weeks, so you will leave the clinic looking exactly as you arrived. Dear Clinic is open 365 days a year, including Sundays and public holidays.
How do I book jaw botox from abroad?
Send the consultation form below with your travel dates and we reply in English within one business day, holding your slot without a deposit. Tell us when you fly out, because the timing matters here more than for most treatments: the outline changes over weeks, so a short trip means you will see the result at home, and any top-up at review has to be planned around your next visit. One published price list covers residents and international visitors alike, with KRW as what you pay and USD shown for reference.
