Jaw Contouring
Jaw & Chin
Sculpt & Define Your Facial Harmony.
Looking for a sharper jawline or a more balanced profile? Jawline surgery refines your facial structure for a sculpted and aesthetically pleasing look. Dr. Sarah Saxon, a renowned facial plastic surgeon, offers personalized techniques to achieve your desired results.
Improve Your Jawline & Facial Contours
Jawline surgery reshapes the jaw for a more defined and symmetrical appearance. Known for its popularity among prominent Korean pop stars, this treatment addresses the bone structure and the masseter muscle of the jaw. It addresses concerns like a wide jaw, particularly at the back or front near the chin.
The procedure can involve various approaches, such as Botox injections to shrink the masseter muscle or surgical interventions to alter the bone structure, ensuring a sleek and aesthetically pleasing facial silhouette.
How Is Jawline Surgery Performed?
A wide jawline can result from multiple factors such as an enlarged masseter, wide bone structure, and skin laxity. Dr. Saxon will evaluate all of these causes and give a customized plan for your particular anatomy.
To perform jawline surgery, incisions are made inside the mouth to gain access to the mandible bone. From there, the bone can be reshaped by sculpting the bone with specialized instrumentation to narrow the contour. Dramatic results can be achieved safely without making cuts in the bone or using plates and screws.
Sometimes, removing bone from the jawline can cause some degree of skin laxity. Swelling subsides enough after about 6 months to determine whether skin tightening is necessary to optimize your results.
Jawline Surgery Corrects
- Wide jaw at the back near the angle
- Prominent jaw in the front near the chin
- Enlarged masseter muscle
- Asymmetrical jawline
- Sagging or loose skin around the jaw
- Excess fat deposits along the jawline
- Weak or undefined jawline structure
Your Jawline Surgery Plan
Jawline Surgery Preparation:
- Consult with Dr. Saxon to discuss your goals and expectations.
- Undergo any necessary preoperative tests or evaluations.
- Avoid taking medications that can increase bleeding, such as aspirin.
- Stop smoking at least four weeks before the procedure to promote better healing.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home post-surgery and assist you during recovery.
- Follow any specific dietary or medication guidelines provided by Dr. Saxon.
- Prepare a recovery area at home with ice packs, soft foods, and pain medications.
The Recovery Process
After jawline surgery, you may notice considerable swelling, primarily due to the enlargement of the masseter muscle along the jaw’s edge. Dr. Saxon will give steroids to help with swelling and provide specific aftercare instructions, such as using a special mouthwash to prevent bacterial buildup in the mouth’s crevices. You can resume brushing your teeth as soon as you feel comfortable. We recommend doing gua sha lymphatic massage at home or in the office to help with swelling during the first few weeks. While you might observe some immediate changes, the final results generally take about 1 year to appear.
Jaw Contouring Aftercare:
- Follow Dr. Saxon’s post-operative instructions.
- Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling and discomfort.
- Avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for the recommended period.
- Consume soft foods and liquids to minimize strain on the jaw.
- Use a special mouthwash to prevent bacterial buildup in the mouth.
- Wear a compression garment continuously for the first week and intermittently for two weeks.
- Keep the incision areas clean and dry.
- Refrain from smoking to promote better healing and reduce complications.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress.
- Report any unusual symptoms or concerns to Dr. Saxon immediately.
- Limit exposure to direct sunlight and always use sunscreen to protect healing skin.
- Stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet to support recovery.
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