Some people have already had masseter Botox or a fat-dissolving contouring injection and still feel that something is missing. The jawline is not finished by treating a single area, because the result is shaped together by muscle size, sagging around the mouth and skin elasticity. This article introduces the V-line Botox programme at Skinique Clinic, which combines four treatments to work on the facial line as a whole.
Why the four are done together
The V-line package combines masseter Botox, lip corner Botox, jawline skin Botox (dermatoxin) and a fat-dissolving contouring injection in a single session. Unlike a standard Botox treatment that addresses only one area, the aim here is to reduce an overdeveloped muscle, tidy a drooping mouth corner and address the elasticity of the jawline at the same time, so that the overall facial line is considered as a whole. In other words, volume reduction and lifting are approached in the same sitting.
Consultation and preparation
The head doctor carries out the consultation in person before any treatment. Whether the treatment is genuinely needed for that patient, and which change the patient is hoping for, is confirmed first, and only then is it decided whether to proceed.
Once the treatment is decided, numbing cream or an ice roller is used to reduce the burden of discomfort. Sensitivity to pain differs from person to person, so numbing cream is applied generously for those who want it, while an ice roller is used for those who are comfortable without it. The Botox product is then opened in front of the patient so that the genuine packaging, the manufacturing date and the expiry date can be checked. Confirming a genuine product and the full dose is a principle Skinique Clinic keeps for every toxin treatment.
The order of injection, area by area
Injections usually start at the corners of the mouth. Lip corner Botox does more than simply lift the mouth corners: it addresses the marionette lines that begin around the mouth, tidying an expression that can otherwise read as downturned. The key is to locate the depressor anguli oris precisely before injecting. If the injection point is off, the expression can look unnatural, which makes this an area where the practitioner's experience matters especially.
Masseter Botox follows. The position and degree of development of the masseter are assessed as the injection is placed, and rather than reducing volume at the jaw alone, the dose and placement are adjusted with the balance of the whole line running from the jaw in mind. Finally, dermatoxin (skin Botox) is injected closely along the jawline to tidy a jaw contour that has lost elasticity, which completes the session.
Why Xeomin is used
Xeomin is a purified botulinum toxin preparation with the complexing proteins removed, and it is often preferred by people who are concerned about resistance developing over repeated treatments. That said, even with the same product the outcome varies with how the dose is planned for each area and where the injections are placed, so it is worth looking at the treatment method itself rather than choosing on product name or price alone.
Detailed pricing for V-line Botox can be found on the price guide.
Wrapping Up
A V-line comes together naturally when muscle (masseter), expression (lip corners), elasticity (jawline skin Botox) and volume (fat-dissolving contouring injection) are addressed together. If masseter Botox alone left you wanting more, feel free to ask through a chat consultation about the combination suited to your face shape.
This article was written by Dr. Park Tae-hyung, Head Doctor. He is the head doctor of Skinique Clinic and serves as an academic director of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Trichology. First published 19 July 2021 · Last reviewed 24 August 2026
This article is general medical information. Skin condition and response to treatment can vary from person to person. Whether to be treated, and how, should be decided through an in-person consultation.