Masseter Treatment: How Many Units? | Core Aesthetics

Masseter treatment dosing is one of the most individually variable aspects of anti wrinkle injectable treatment, and for good reason. The masseter muscle varies enormously in size and strength between individuals. At Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh, Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse (NMW0001047575, registered since January 1996), determines the appropriate dose through direct assessment of each client’s masseter muscle at consultation, not through a standard protocol.

Why Dose Varies Between Individuals

The masseter is the primary chewing muscle at the jaw angle. Its size and strength vary significantly between clients. Some people have naturally large masseters, either from genetic factors, from habitual clenching, from teeth grinding or from a diet heavy in very firm foods. Others have modestly sized masseters that are proportionate to their jaw architecture. The dose required to produce a meaningful clinical effect in a large, strong masseter is substantially higher than the dose appropriate for a smaller one.

A standard dose applied to all clients regardless of muscle size will either undertreat larger muscles or overtreat smaller ones. Individual assessment removes this problem by calibrating the dose to the anatomy.

What the Assessment Involves

At your masseter consultation, Corey Anderson will assess the masseter muscle directly by palpating the jaw angle while you clench and at rest. This allows him to determine the volume and contractile strength of the muscle. He will also assess whether the jaw width concern is primarily muscular or primarily skeletal, anti wrinkle treatment addresses the muscular component only, and this distinction matters significantly for predicting the outcome of treatment.

The assessment also determines whether the primary goal is aesthetic jaw slimming, functional relief from teeth grinding and jaw tension, or both. These goals may require different doses and may be approached differently in terms of placement and timing. Read more about masseter treatment at Core Aesthetics.

What to Expect Over Successive Treatments

Masseter treatment produces its most significant jaw width reduction over successive treatments rather than in a single session. As the muscle is repeatedly treated, its bulk gradually reduces as it adapts to lower activity. Many clients find that the dose required decreases over time as the muscle reduces and that the duration between treatments extends as the muscle becomes less reactive. The first treatment establishes the baseline response and informs the dosing approach for subsequent appointments.

For clients primarily seeking teeth grinding and jaw tension relief, the functional benefit is typically apparent earlier and more immediately than the visible aesthetic reduction in jaw width.

Booking Your Masseter Consultation

Core Aesthetics is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166. Book online at any time or call 0491 706 705. Read more about the masseter consultation process at Core Aesthetics.

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General Information Only. This article is general in nature and does not replace a consultation with a qualified health practitioner. Treatment outcomes, suitability and risks vary by individual. Any medical or prescription treatment options can only be discussed and provided where clinically appropriate following an individual assessment.