Jaw Slimming & Teeth Grinding

This varies based on your starting anatomy and desired outcome. Creating noticeable jawline definition typically requires 2-4ml of filler across both sides. Patients with very soft jawlines or significant volume loss may benefit from more. During consultation, Dr. Phillips will assess your needs and provide a personalised treatment plan. Many patients achieve their goals in a single session.

When performed by an experienced practitioner, jawline contouring looks completely natural. We work with your existing bone structure to enhance rather than create artificial-looking definition. Strategic placement and appropriate product selection ensure results that appear to be your natural bone structure—just more defined. Most people won't know you've had treatment; they'll simply think you have great bone structure.

Jawline filler typically lasts 12-18 months, sometimes longer. The jaw area has minimal movement compared to lips or around the eyes, allowing filler to persist. We use high-viscosity fillers designed for structural support, which tend to have excellent longevity. Maintenance treatments before results fully fade keep your definition consistent over time.

No. The treatment reduces excessive clenching force but doesn't impair normal chewing function. You'll eat all foods comfortably. The masseter muscles are very strong—even partially relaxed, they're more than capable of normal chewing. The goal is reducing the excessive, unconscious grinding force that causes problems—not eliminating normal muscle function.

Most patients notice significant improvement within 1-2 weeks as the muscles gradually relax. Headache frequency and intensity typically reduce first, followed by jaw pain relief. The full benefit develops over 2-3 weeks. Many patients describe finally getting relief from chronic pain they've suffered for years—a genuinely life-improving change.