How to Make the Masseter Muscle Smaller
Disease description:
Since childhood, I've always been told by others that my masseter muscles are too large and unattractive. What can I do to make them smaller?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Haidong
To reduce the masseter muscles, consider four approaches. First, control the frequency of chewing gum and eating food to reduce activity of the chewing muscles. Second, perform facial exercises such as opening and closing the mouth or facial stretching, which can help strengthen and tone the masseter muscles. Third, avoid excessively chewing hard foods or chewing without food, thereby reducing strain on the masseter muscles. Finally, manage your diet by reducing high-calorie foods and minimizing excessive chewing, which may help decrease masseter muscle hypertrophy. If these methods fail to produce improvement, consult a qualified doctor at a reputable hospital.
