Katelyn D. Davis, MD, offers non-surgical and dermal fillers in two locations: Eau Claire and Rice Lake. Repeated facial movements, such as smiling, frowning or squinting, can cause wrinkles and lines. Fine lines are caused by muscles that become contracted over time after they lose the ability to relax. Injecting a neuromodulator into muscles forces them to relax. The wrinkles will fade or disappear and new wrinkles won't form. It is most often used to reduce frown lines, wrinkles on the forehead, and around the eye. However, there are many other uses. The masseter muscle on each side of your face is targeted by this treatment. It has a noticeable slimming affect because it reduces the size and strength of that particular muscle. The treatment is also effective for headaches, teeth grinding, jaw clenching and other problems. The injections relax the masseter by temporarily paralyzing it. The injections do not affect your ability to move or chew food, and you can still make facial expressions. The muscle can shrink to its normal size when it's not overworked. This will improve the balance and proportions of your face.