Botulinum toxin injection into the masseter muscle to slim the lower face, soften a square jawline, and treat bruxism (teeth grinding). Extremely popular in East Asia.
What to expect
Typical milestones for an aesthetic-procedure patient. Your surgeon will personalise the plan during your consultation.
Before treatment
Consultation
Practitioner walks you through the simulation, marks the injection points, and explains the units / volume needed.
Day of treatment
Treatment
15–30 minute in-clinic visit. Numbing cream + fine needles. You walk out the same hour.
Days 1–3
Onset
Mild redness or pinpoint bruising at injection sites. Effects start showing within 48–72 hours.
Weeks 1–2
Peak effect
Full result visible. Top-up appointment if any asymmetry needs balancing.
Months 3–6
Maintenance
Gradual softening of the effect. Most patients schedule a maintenance visit at the 4–6 month mark.
Before treatment
Consultation
Practitioner walks you through the simulation, marks the injection points, and explains the units / volume needed.
Day of treatment
Treatment
15–30 minute in-clinic visit. Numbing cream + fine needles. You walk out the same hour.
Days 1–3
Onset
Mild redness or pinpoint bruising at injection sites. Effects start showing within 48–72 hours.
Weeks 1–2
Peak effect
Full result visible. Top-up appointment if any asymmetry needs balancing.
Months 3–6
Maintenance
Gradual softening of the effect. Most patients schedule a maintenance visit at the 4–6 month mark.
Educational guidance only. Actual recovery and final-result timelines vary by individual, surgeon, and procedure complexity.
Typical pricing
Typical range in Pune
₹18k – ₹60k
Range reflects 5th–95th percentile of clinic prices in Pune. Final quote depends on surgeon experience, technique (e.g. open vs closed), facility, and complexity. Not a quote.
Educational estimate. Sources: 2026 RealSelf + ASAPS surveys, Practo + clinic-listed prices. Verified annually.
Masseter botox uses botulinum toxin to weaken and gradually atrophy the masseter — the prominent jaw muscle that becomes overdeveloped through chronic clenching, grinding, or genetic factors. As the muscle atrophies over 4-8 weeks following injection, the lower face narrows visibly, creating a slimmer V-shape or oval contour. The treatment also relieves chronic jaw clenching, teeth grinding (bruxism), and TMJ-associated pain.
The procedure has both aesthetic and functional applications, making it one of the few injectables routinely used by both cosmetic and dental/medical practitioners. East Asian aesthetic markets (South Korea, Japan, Thailand) heavily feature masseter botox as part of "V-line" treatment plans — typically combined with chin filler or jaw filler to achieve the desired tapered profile. Each session uses ~20-30 units per side (depending on muscle bulk); results last 4-6 months and require maintenance.
Patients with a wide or square jawline, chronic teeth grinding (bruxism), or TMJ-associated pain who want a non-surgical jaw-slimming alternative.
Recovery Time
No downtime; results develop over 4-8 weeks
Procedure Duration
5-10 minutes
Typical Cost Range
$400 – $900
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