How Can Men Improve their Jawline with Plastic Surgery?

Non-surgical approaches for a strongerjawline

For men who have a fairly defined chin and moderate saggingaround the jawline, there are minimally invasive procedures that can tighten upthe jowls, and take years off your face. Dermal fillers, injected along theedge of the jaw, can add width and create the effect of a sharper, more angledface. Usually, heavier fillers Voluma or Radiesse are used, giving results thatcan last up to 18 months.

Submental fat that gives the appearance of a soft jawline can be fixed with Kybella injections that essentially melt the under-chin fat away over a series of weeks. Most men will need five or six treatments, spaced 4 weeks apart, to see optimal results.

Men who have significant, localized pockets of fat under the jawline may benefit from CoolSculpting, which uses cryotherapy to freeze and destroy fat cells.

Lastly, some men may be candidates for Ultherapy, which uses targeted radiofrequency energy to tighten up lax skin just beneath the jawline.  Ultherapy may be used in conjunction with dermal fillers, and/or liposuction to achieve the best results.

Plastic surgery for a sharper, more angular male jaw

When non-surgical procedures are not an option or don’t deliver the results desired, surgical implants may be the next step. Depending on your anatomy and aesthetic ideals, your plastic surgeon may recommend a chin and/or jaw implant. Jaw implants are placed just under the masseter muscle, providing a wider, more defined jawline. There is no visible scarring since incisions are made inside of the mouth.

When combined with chin augmentation, this serves to balanceout the proportions of your jawline, for a more structured look. According tothe American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 60 percent of all chin implantsurgeries in 2017 were performed on men – a sharp increase over the previousyears.

A neck lift is another approach to getting a more contouredjawline. In this surgery, excess fat and skin are removed and loose muscles aretightened up. The end result is a stronger-looking jawline and an improvedprofile.  

Schedule your consultation in NYC

Whether the result of age or genetics, a sagging jawline isno longer something men have to live with. An in-person consultation with a board-certifiedplastic surgeon will shed light on your best options moving forward.

Dr. Thomas Loeb specializes in male plastic surgery NYC,including procedures to improve the jawline. Call 212-327-3700 to schedulea private consultation today.