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Jaw Contouring

Jaw Contouring is a type of surgery in which the objective of treatment is to narrow the lower one-third of the face—particularly the contribution from the mandible and its muscular attachments. There are several techniques for treatment- including surgical and non-surgical methods.

The size of the jawbone determines the width of the lower face. If the bone is thick and wide or the muscle is thick and bulky, it will result in a widened face. To reduce the size of the jaw line, the bone is filed down and a portion of the muscle is removed. The muscle will still function properly but the fullness will be reduced. This will create a more oval shaped jaw line with a softer and smoother angle.

Surgical techniques are used to directly reduce the size of an enlarged mandible. Incision can be to the inside or outside of the mouth, though the internal incision is the most common because it leaves no visible scar. A burr is used to remove the outer layer of the enlarged mandible, narrowing the jaw.

There are several jaw reduction techniques available- both surgical and non-surgical. Ideally prior to selection of a treatment, the patient is examined to determine whether the cause is due to the bone, the masseter or both. Additionally, if a treatable cause is present it should be identified.

Convenient Method for Jaw Contouring
Non-surgical techniques are essentially limited to cases in which the masseter is enlarged. A convenient method to treat an enlarged muscle is through the use of Anti-wrinkle injections. The anti-wrinkle solution is injected into the enlarged muscle, weakening it so that it slowly becomes smaller through atrophy over several months. There is no downtime and improvement is gradual. Individuals who interact with the patient may never know that an Anti-wrinkle injections procedure was performed. The use of Anti-wrinkle injections for jaw reduction has been studied scientifically. The Anti-wrinkle injections procedure can result in temporary paralysis of the muscles.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

1. Who is eligible for jaw contouring surgery?

Any person who desires a change in the shape of the jaw can be eligible for jaw contouring surgery. However, our subject matter expert would look into the details of the requirement to determine the kind of jaw contouring surgery that is required. It can even be a non-surgical procedure depending on the specific case details. Additionally, the medical history of the patient as well as other pre-requisites for the surgery to take place must be checked during the entire assessment process.

2. Is it a safe procedure?

Usually, the jaw contouring procedure is a safe one as long as it is conducted by an expert who has the required expertise and the experience in place. All medical history needs to be thoroughly checked before the surgery takes place and taken into consideration. It is a delicate job and hence, on the job expertise is also of essential importance. Dr. Parag has all these pre-requisites well in place and his track record with patients is the testimonial for the same.

3. Does it involve pain?

It does not involve any pain during the surgery. Post-operative care is prescribed carefully by the subject matter expert. As long as those are followed, the cases of any pain are rare exceptions.

4. Does the skin adopt to the newly shaped jaw?

It is a patient specific thing. For younger patients with better skin elasticity, the adaptation process is smoother. For older patients whose skin elasticity might not be at the same level, it can be less smooth. However, corresponding guidance and if required, further treatment for the same is provided by the subject matter expert.

5. What is the recovery time?

The stitches inside face will subside within a span of approximately five to seven weeks. Overall recovery is not a very long period of time. As per every patient’s case details, restoration of usual life activities is suggested by the expert handling the case.

6. What are the benefits?

The resultant benefits are reshaping of the jawline to add visual aesthetic to the facial appearance which makes a huge difference in the appearance of a person. In turn, this boosts the self-confidence of an individual.

7. Does it leave any scar mark?

It usually does not leave any scar marks, unless there is a medical condition of some kind involved. All these details are checked well in advance by our expert to ensure no undesirable complication takes place even as a side effect.

8. How long do the effect last?

The resultant reshaped structure of the jawline is permanent. It is meant to be so and usually; no renewal job is required for jaw contouring.

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