Anti-Wrinkle Masseter
Anti-wrinkle injection into the masseter muscle for square-jaw bulk. Softens muscle over 6-8 weeks. Most patients hold results 4-6 months. Continued course slows muscle re-bulking.
FOR JAWLINE BLOAT, MASSETER BULK, OR DOUBLE-CHIN VOLUME
Face slimming in Singapore isn't always a filler problem. Sometimes the cause is masseter, fat, or skin laxity.
Dr Samantha reads whether your face shape comes from masseter muscle bulk, fat retention, skin laxity, or jawline structure before recommending which combination fits. Most face slimming results come from a 2 to 3 treatment stack, not a single shot.
From SGD 500
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Pricing for every variant.
Botulinum Toxin Masseter (jaw slimming)
HIFU Ultraformer MPT (lower face + neck)
Chin Filler (HA, hard G-prime)
Fat Freezing (CoolShaping double chin, 1st applicator trial)
Jawline treatments by cause, matched to your diagnosis
Why face slimming starts with four different shape drivers, not one
Face slimming singapore patients usually arrive having tried jawline rolling, gua sha, or one quick-fix treatment that did not deliver the snatched look they expected. The reason single treatments under-deliver is that face fullness has four different anatomical drivers, often layered. The right protocol depends on which driver dominates your face shape.
- Masseter muscle bulk: square jaw look from jaw-clenching habits or genetics. The chewing muscle thickens with use. Treated with anti-wrinkle injection to the masseter, which softens muscle volume over 6 to 8 weeks.
- Subcutaneous fat retention: fat layer under the chin, jowls, or cheeks. Treated with cryolipolysis (CoolShaping fat freezing) for double chin or jowl pads.
- Skin laxity along the jawline: dermal sag from age, weight loss, or sun damage. Treated with HIFU (Ultraformer MPT) at 3.0 and 4.5mm depths to tighten the SMAS layer.
- Jawline + chin structure: receded chin, weak jawline, missing definition. Treated with hyaluronic acid filler at the chin and jaw angle for definition.
A 20-minute consultation with Dr Samantha runs the 4-cause diagnostic. Most face slimming singapore patients have 2 of 4 drivers layered.
Why Dr Samantha treats jawline causes in sequence, not all at once
Dr Samantha's clinical sequencing for face slimming runs in this order: address muscle bulk first (Botulinum Toxin masseter), then fat (Fat freezing), then skin laxity (HIFU), then structure (filler). Treating laxity before muscle bulk wastes the HIFU because the masseter still sits there. Treating filler before muscle bulk builds definition on a face shape that is about to change.
Will face slimming make you look drawn or older than your age?
The most common face slimming patient fear is the look of an over-slimmed face that reads gaunt or aged. The honest cause is overdoing Botulinum Toxin, not a complicated two-over-correction theory. Dr Samantha doses conservatively to soften the masseter without dissolving the muscle, and she stops short of the dose that creates a hollow look.
For HIFU, it is all about technique. The right shot count, the right placement across the SMAS plane, and the right depth selection (3.0mm or 4.5mm) are what determine whether the lift looks natural. Done poorly, HIFU can produce a drawn look. Done with correct technique, it tightens without thinning. Dr Samantha personally maps the shot pattern before any session.
Why Dr Samantha reads bone structure before any soft-tissue treatment
Most aesthetic clinics in Singapore default to one face-slimming protocol. Botulinum Toxin masseter for everyone, regardless of whether the issue is muscle bulk or genetic bone structure. Fat freezing for everyone, regardless of whether the patient has fat to clear. Dr Samantha reads whether your face shape is soft-tissue or skeletal first.
- Bone-structure check: jaw angle width, chin projection, malar (cheekbone) prominence. These are not changed by Botulinum Toxin or fat freezing.
- Soft-tissue check: pinch and palpate masseter and submental fat thickness. Matched to the right protocol.
- Skin quality check: laxity grade across the jowls and neck, decides whether HIFU comes first or last.
- Habit check: jaw-clenching, teeth-grinding, gum-chewing all increase masseter bulk. Behaviour change improves long-term retention.
What a face slimming consultation at Nexus involves
- Step 1, 20 min
4-cause diagnostic
Dr Samantha reads bone structure, masseter bulk, subcutaneous fat, and skin laxity across your jawline and neck. Standardised photos taken from front, three-quarter, and profile.
- Step 2, 10 min
Protocol mapping
Dr Samantha discusses which 1-2 treatments come first, what timeline of results you can expect, and what the maintenance schedule looks like across 6-12 months.
- Step 3, varies
First-treatment delivery (same day if ready)
Anything can be delivered on consult day if the patient is ready. Dr Samantha usually starts with HIFU first because it takes around 8 weeks to fully show results; Botulinum Toxin masseter follows on a separate day (4 weeks to peak). The sequencing maximises the timeline, but same-day combination is fine when the patient prefers.
- Step 4, 5 min
Follow-up scheduling
Aftercare brief for the treatment delivered. Next session scheduled at 4-8 weeks depending on the protocol.
Total consultation chair time around 30-40 minutes if no same-day treatment is delivered.
Face slimming sessions and result timelines
Sessions and durability
| Treatment | Sessions | Visible result | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botulinum Toxin masseter | 1 session | Week 3-4 | Repeat every 4-6 months |
| HIFU lower face + neck | 1 session | Week 8 | Twice a year |
| CoolShaping double chin | 1 session per applicator zone | Depends on consultation | Monthly during active treatment phase, then long-term retention |
| Chin filler | 1 session | Immediate, settled at 2 weeks | Once a year |
Maintenance schedules differ per treatment. Most face-slimming patients hold combined results with 2 to 3 maintenance sessions a year.
Side effects across masseter, fat, and skin treatments
Each treatment carries its own side-effect profile. The honest summary across the 4 protocols:
Worth knowing
Common side effects
- Needle marks at injection sites
- Possible bruising which will resolve in a week
Aftercare across jawline treatments
Aftercare differs per treatment. The shared windows:
- 24 hours
No exercise
Cannot exercise for 24 hours after the session.
Benefits of Dr Samantha's V-line approach
Six clinical benefits stand out for patients on this multi-protocol approach:
- Cause-matched: 4-driver diagnostic before any treatment.
- Sequence-aware: Dr Samantha orders the protocols so each one builds on the last.
- Doctor-supervised: Dr Samantha personally delivers Botulinum Toxin and filler; trained therapists run HIFU and fat freezing.
- Photo-tracked: standardised front + three-quarter + profile shots at every visit.
- Honest scope: Dr Samantha will tell you if your jaw shape is bone (not soft tissue).
- Maintenance-friendly: most face slimming patients hold combined results with 2-3 maintenance sessions a year.
Common face slimming questions before booking
YOUR CONSULTATION
One assessment with Dr Samantha.
Twenty minutes with Dr Samantha. Consultation SGD 80, fully credited toward any treatment that follows.
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