Chin Dimpling · The Woodlands
Mentalis Treatment in
The Woodlands, TX
Quiet the "orange-peel" texture and chin tension. Gentle relaxation of the Mentalis smooths dimpling and refines the lower-face contour for a calm, composed profile.
The Orange-Peel Effect
A small muscle, a visible texture.
The Mentalis is a small, paired muscle at the tip of the chin, responsible for raising the lower lip and elevating the chin. When it contracts forcefully or constantly, it bunches the overlying skin into a pebbled, dimpled surface known as peau d'orange.
That constant tension does more than texture the skin. Over time it can deepen the horizontal crease just below the lower lip, aging the entire lower face.
What It Addresses
Smooths the dimpled, orange-peel chin texture
Softens the horizontal crease below the lower lip
Improves the chin's forward projection and profile
Preserves natural movement of the lower lip and chin
Natural Neurotoxin Artistry
A calm, composed profile, never frozen.
The Principle of Relaxation
Subduing the constant contraction.
The approach is highly effective and straightforward: targeted, low-dose neurotoxin to relax the overactive muscle, smoothing the skin texture without compromising lip function.
Precise placement
Target: The Mentalis muscle, at a few precise points near the bottom of the chin
Result: A very small, conservative dose, often just two to six units total, is typically sufficient to achieve the desired smoothing effect.
The artistic outcome
Target: The constant tension pulling the chin backward
Result: As the muscle relaxes, the skin lies flat and even. The chin's forward projection and profile improve subtly, and natural movement during speech and eating remains intact.
For Deep Creases
Relax first, restore second.
Where the horizontal crease above the chin is very deep, a static line, neurotoxin is placed first to stop the muscle from deepening it further.
A Complete Correction
A completely even texture.
A tiny amount of hyaluronic acid filler may then be placed within the crease itself to physically lift and smooth the indentation left behind, finishing the result.
Your Visit
Assessed at rest and in expression.
Your consultation maps the activity of the Mentalis, observing the chin at rest, in speech, and as you pout, so dosing is planned precisely for your muscle pattern.
The appointment itself takes only minutes, and results develop over one to two weeks as the texture settles smooth.
Common Questions
Mentalis Treatment FAQ
01What causes chin dimpling?
It is caused by the hyperactivity of the Mentalis, a small, paired muscle at the tip of the chin that raises the lower lip and elevates the chin. When it contracts forcefully or constantly, during speech, pouting, or concentration, it bunches the overlying skin into a pebbled, orange-peel surface, clinically called peau d'orange.
02How does neurotoxin fix it?
A very small, conservative dose, often just two to six units total, is injected directly into the Mentalis at a few precise points near the bottom of the chin. Relaxing the constant contraction lets the skin lie flat and smooth at rest and in expression.
03Can it change my profile?
Yes, subtly. When the Mentalis stops pulling the chin backward, the chin's forward projection and profile can improve noticeably, often making the entire lower face look more balanced.
04Will I still be able to move my mouth normally?
Yes. The low dose and precise placement ensure you can still move your lower lip and chin naturally during speech and eating. The goal is a calm, composed profile, not a frozen one.
05What if my chin crease is very deep?
For a deep, static horizontal crease, the neurotoxin is placed first to stop the muscle from deepening it further. A tiny amount of hyaluronic acid filler can then be placed within the crease itself to physically lift and smooth the indentation, for a completely even texture.
Ready When You Are
A smooth chin, a composed profile.
Schedule your visit, or call or text us at 936-776-6926 to talk it through first.