What is Salivary Gland Botox?
Salivary gland botox injects botulinum toxin into enlarged salivary glands, primarily the parotid glands located just below the ears, to reduce their volume. When the parotid glands are overdeveloped, the lower face can look wide and heavy, and this often is not resolved by masseter (jaw) botox alone. Because it is performed with injections only and requires no incision, it is chosen by those who want to refine the lower-face line.
How It Works
Unlike masseter botox, which acts on the chewing muscle, salivary gland botox works on the autonomic nerves that regulate saliva secretion. When botulinum toxin is injected into the parotid gland, the signals that stimulate secretory activity are reduced, so the gland tissue gradually shrinks and its volume decreases over time. Because the parotid glands account for only a portion of total saliva production, everyday saliva flow is generally not significantly affected after treatment.
Key Benefits
- Reduces enlarged parotid volume for a slimmer lower-jaw line
- Softens the bulge below the ears that stands out in profile
- Improves the overall lower-face contour when combined with masseter botox
- No incision and less scar burden since it is injection-only
- Low downtime with same-day return to daily activities
Recommended For
- Those whose area below the ears bulges when smiling or chewing
- Those who still have lower-face volume after masseter botox
- Those bothered by a heavy-looking side profile
- Those who want to refine their facial line without surgery or incision
- Those who want to maintain a slim contour with regular care
Salivary Gland Botox at Seye Clinic
Facial nerves that control expression run near the parotid glands, so precise injection placement and dose control shape the result. Our medical team designs the injection sites and dosage with facial anatomy in mind, and together with you selects a product suited to your needs from options such as Coretox, Xeomin, and Allergan through consultation. We begin only after a thorough consultation to confirm your lower-face shape and whether the treatment is right for you.