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Masseter hypertrophy

A wide, square lower face due to a prominent, thickened jaw muscle (masseter). Botulinum toxin can be injected into this muscle with the aim of slimming the lower face; in many countries this use falls outside the licensed indications, and the decision should be made together with the physician, with informed consent.

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