Face Slimming

The masseter muscles are the large chewing muscles that sit at the corners of the jaw. When they become overdeveloped, either from genetics or habits like grinding, they create a wide, square-shaped lower face. Injecting a neuromodulator directly into these muscles causes them to gradually relax and reduce in size, softening the jawline into a slimmer, more tapered shape. Most patients begin to notice a visible difference around four to six weeks, with full results typically appearing at the three-month mark.

Fullness in the face isn't always about the jaw. Some patients carry volume in the cheeks, under the chin, or along the lower face in ways that have nothing to do with muscle size. During your consultation at Epione Beverly Hills, the team evaluates the actual source of that fullness before recommending anything. Depending on your anatomy, the right approach might involve targeting the masseter, addressing submental fat, or a combination of both.

Yes, and for many patients it's actually the smarter choice. Surgical buccal fat removal is permanent and can leave the face looking hollow or gaunt as natural aging continues. Chubby cheeks reduction injectables offer a more controlled, adjustable approach by relaxing specific muscles and, in some cases, using targeted fat-dissolving treatments to refine the midface without committing to irreversible changes. Dr. Ourian takes a conservative philosophy with volume removal for exactly this reason.

It starts with an in-depth consultation where Dr. Simon Ourian assesses your facial structure, muscle activity, and overall proportions. If you're a candidate, the injections themselves take only a few minutes and involve minimal discomfort. There's no downtime required afterward. Results develop gradually as the targeted muscles or fat deposits respond, which typically takes several weeks, and that gradual timeline is actually part of what makes the outcome look so natural.

For most patients, one session produces a meaningful improvement, though a second session at three to four months may be recommended depending on the muscle mass and the degree of slimming desired. The experts at Epione work toward a result that looks balanced and proportionate, not overdone. After the initial treatment phase, many patients move to maintenance appointments once or twice a year to preserve the outcome.

When performed by an experienced injector, these treatments carry a strong safety record. The most common side effects are temporary swelling, mild tenderness, or minor bruising at the injection sites. More significant complications are rare but can occur when treatments are performed by under-qualified providers using inconsistent protocols. That's precisely why provider selection matters as much as the treatment itself. Dr. Ourian has developed and refined his own injection techniques to minimize risk while maximizing precision.

Results from muscle-relaxing injections in the jaw typically last six to twelve months before a touch-up is needed, and with consistent treatment over time, many patients find the muscle gradually stays smaller on its own. Fat-dissolving treatments for the lower face tend to produce longer-lasting structural changes. During your follow-up visits at Epione Beverly Hills, the team reassesses your results and adjusts the maintenance plan accordingly.

Surgery offers permanence, but permanence isn't always an advantage when faces continue to age and change. Injectables allow Dr. Ourian to sculpt the lower face in a way that evolves with the patient, adjusting over time rather than locking in a single outcome from one point in time. The slim jawline look injectables achieve can be remarkably close to surgical results in the right candidate, without anesthesia, incisions, or extended recovery. For most patients seeking a slimmer facial profile, the non-surgical path delivers the transformation they want with far less disruption to their lives.