A sharp, youthful jawline is considered among the most attractive features by patients, especially in the age of social media. This aesthetic ideal is often sought out by men as well as women, and can be achieved with a wide range of different treatments. The best procedure for you depends on what issues/concerns are obscuring your face and neck, but potential options include:
- Neck Liposuction: If the main issue preventing a well-defined jawline is excess fat, liposuction to the neck may be enough to give you a more sculpted look. Neck liposuction removes fat cells from the submental (neck) area, minimizing a “double chin” and giving you a slimmer facial appearance. Best of all, scars are typically undetectable and the results can last indefinitely with a healthy lifestyle. However, results with neck liposuction are most successful when the area has good skin elasticity.
- Chin Implant: In some cases, the best way to balance your facial features and improve your appearance is by using a custom-made chin implant. A chin implant can create more harmonious facial proportions and accentuate a strong, dominant chin and jawline. It also typically has the adjunctive effect of offsetting a large nose.
- Lower Facelift/Neck Lift: If you exhibit loose, excess skin (sometimes referred to as a “turkey neck”), the most optimal way to give you a sleeker jawline may be a lower facelift and/or neck lift. A facelift/neck lift can help address jowls, crepey skin, and hanging tissue while restoring internal support, helping ensure a sharp transition between the lower face and neck.
With the spectrum of different jawline contouring options available, Dr. David Bottger — a board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon — can develop a custom treatment plan specifically tailored to your goals. He can also show you before-and-after photos of previous patients who received jawline resculpting treatment so you have a good idea of what results are possible.
Dr. Bottger can resculpt your jawline to help you look youthful at every facial angle. Don’t hesitate to contact our board-certified plastic surgeon in Philadelphia for more information on our jawline contouring services, or to discuss your needs in a consultation.