Lower Face Botox in Leeds and Beverley
Your lower face carries a lot of expression and a lot of tension. Botulinum toxin treatments here address six distinct concerns, from a heavy jaw caused by muscle bulk to a neck starting to soften. Each treatment targets a specific muscle group, and each one starts with an assessment of how your face moves. At Kirei Clinic, we treat the muscle in front of us, not a generic template.
Why Kirei Clinic?
Kirei Clinic is a team of GDC-registered dentists who work from two locations across Leeds and East Yorkshire. Dr Mei brings a background as a former Core Trainee in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which gives her direct working knowledge of jaw and masseter anatomy. Dr Rosie, a Newcastle dental graduate, works alongside her. Every consultation looks at your full face, not one muscle in isolation. A treatment in your lower face changes how your whole face moves and balances, so we assess the jaw, neck, and mouth together before any plan is agreed.
Masseter Botox (Jaw Slimming & Bruxism)- Softens a square or bulky jawline caused by overactive masseter muscles
- Helps with teeth grinding and jaw tension (bruxism)
- Creates a slimmer, more tapered facial profile over time
- Can reduce headaches and jaw pain related to clenching
What We Treat
Masseter and Jaw Slimming
The masseter is the chewing muscle at the back of your jaw. Overwork from teeth grinding or clenching adds bulk to this muscle and widens the lower face. Reducing its activity slims the jawline and eases pressure linked to bruxism symptoms, including jaw tightness and morning headaches.Nefertiti Lift and Platysma Neck Lift
The platysma is the flat muscle running down your neck. As this muscle weakens or pulls downward, the skin drags on the jawline and creates visible vertical bands. This softens the neck and sharpens definition along your jaw.
Gummy Smile Correction
A gummy smile happens when the muscles lifting your upper lip pull higher than needed, showing more gum tissue when you smile. Treating these muscles reduces the lift, so your smile shows a more balanced ratio of lip to gum.
Chin Dimpling Correction
Dimpling or a cobblestone texture in the chin comes from overactivity in the mentalis muscle, often more visible when you speak or when your chin is at rest. Relaxing this muscle smooths the surface of the chin.
Lip Flip
Downturned Mouth Corner Lift
When the muscles pulling the mouth corners downward become dominant, your resting expression looks sadder or sterner than you feel. The treatment lets the corners sit in a more neutral position. This concern often overlaps with lines around the mouth. If lines are your main focus, visit our Smile Lines and Mouth Corners page for more detail.
FAQs
How long do results last?
Results generally last 3 to 4 months. Your muscle activity, metabolism, and the area treated all affect how long the effect holds.
Is masseter Botox safe?
Masseter reduction is a well-established use of botulinum toxin in UK aesthetic practice. Dr Mei’s background in oral and maxillofacial surgery gives her direct knowledge of this muscle group and the surrounding anatomy. As with any injectable treatment, risks apply, and your practitioner talks these through with you at consultation.
How soon will I see results for jaw slimming?
Most treatments show initial change within days to two weeks. Jaw slimming takes longer to become visible, since the masseter muscle reduces in bulk gradually over several weeks, rather than a fast release of tension.
Does this help with teeth grinding?
Masseter treatment eases the muscle activity linked to clenching and grinding, and many patients notice less jaw tension as a result. The treatment does not stop the habit itself, so your practitioner discusses whether a night guard or other support suits you too.
No. We specialise in natural results and always use the lowest effective dose to maintain facial movement and expression.
Who should avoid this treatment?
Botulinum toxin treatments are not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Certain neuromuscular conditions and medications also affect suitability. Your practitioner reviews your medical history at consultation before agreeing any treatment plan.
Available in Leeds & Beverley
Book these treatments at our Leeds city centre clinic or at Perfect32 Dental Practice in Beverley, a CQC-registered setting. Both locations follow the same assessment process and the same team standards.