Jaw reduction surgery, also known as mandibular angle reduction or V-line surgery, aims to reshape the jawline to achieve a more slender and feminine appearance. The procedure involves trimming the mandible’s angles to create a smoother, more delicate contour. This is often sought by individuals with a prominent or square jawline and desire a more V-shaped or heart-shaped face.

Meanwhile, chin reduction surgery focuses on reducing the size or projection of the chin. It is performed to address an overly prominent or protruding chin, creating a more balanced and harmonious facial profile.

Here are some general characteristics that make a person a good candidate:

Excessively permanent jaw or chin. Candidates typically have a significantly prominent or square jawline or a protruding chin that disrupts facial harmony and balance.
Facial asymmetry. Candidates may have facial asymmetry caused by an uneven jawline or chin, and the surgery can help address this issue.
Good bone structure. Candidates should have a good bone structure to ensure that jaw and chin reduction surgery can be performed safely and effectively.

Candidates must have realistic expectations about the outcome of the surgery. While jaw and chin reduction can improve facial aesthetics, it may not completely transform one’s appearance, and the results should align with what is achievable through the procedure.

Jaw/Chin Reduction: What to Expect

You will have a consultation with the surgeon, who will evaluate your facial anatomy, discuss your goals, and determine if you are a suitable candidate for jaw and chin reduction surgery. The surgeon will discuss the potential outcomes of the surgery and set realistic expectations regarding the results you can achieve.

Jaw and chin reduction surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia, which means you will be asleep and pain-free during the procedure. Depending on the surgical approach, your cosmetic surgeon will make incisions either inside the mouth (intraoral) or under the chin.

For jaw reduction, the surgeon will trim or remove a portion of the mandibular angle to reduce the width of the jawline. In chin reduction, a portion of the chin bone may be carefully removed or reshaped to achieve the desired reduction. Once the desired reshaping is achieved, the surgeon will close the incisions with sutures.

After the surgery, you will be closely monitored in the recovery room as you wake up from anesthesia. Pain medication and antibiotics may be prescribed to manage discomfort and prevent infection. Swelling and bruising around the jaw and chin are expected after the surgery and will gradually subside over the following weeks.

You may be advised to follow a soft or liquid diet for the first few days after surgery to avoid putting strain on the jawline. Proper oral hygiene is crucial to minimize the risk of infection. You may be provided with special mouth rinses and instructions for gentle cleaning.

Always attend your follow-up appointments, so your surgeon can monitor your healing progress and remove sutures, if necessary. The recovery period can vary, but most people can return to work and normal activities within 1 to 2 weeks. However, it may take several weeks to a few months for the full results to be apparent as the swelling fully subsides.

Why Choose Mina Plastic Surgery for Jaw/Chin Reduction?

This is one of Mina Plastic Surgery’s specialties. Dr. Cha follows the golden ratio by analyzing the patient’s characteristics and face structure to create the most suitable result.

Why Choose Mina Plastic Surgery for Jaw/Chin Reduction?

Dr. Cha will carefully analyze your bone structure and resection degree. He will design the best possible outcome. The subauricular (under the ear) jaw bone is removed from the front jaw bone. If needed, a cortical resection is performed. Before suturing back up, Dr. Cha pulls the surrounding muscle and skin up to prevent sagging.

What is Cortical Resection?

“Cortical bone” refers to the bone that forms the angle of the rear jaw. Resecting this bone will reduce the thickness of the jawbone, enabling the patients to obtain a narrower, more smoothed jawline.

The bone structure and the outline are the ‘hidden cards’ of a beautiful face. They are less noticeable but play a huge part in making the face more beautiful. With the right angle, proportion, and symmetry, the bone structure and the outline of the face will provide a gorgeous canvas for other facial features to set in.

‍The ‘ideal’ proportion of the frontal face would be the ratio of 0.8:1:1:1:0.8. 0.8 indicating the space starting from the outer corners of your eyes, to where the face ends, 1 being each eye, and the nose. The desired vertical ratio tends to be 1:1:0.8~1, first starting from the hairline and ending right beneath the eyebrows, second from the eyebrows to the tip of the nose, and 0.8~1 being from the tip of the nose to the chin.

‍Dr. Cha of MINA PLASTIC SURGERY considers the proportion and balance of the face as his priority throughout the entire process – from the initial design to the actual operation. With his expertise built over numerous years of experience, Dr. Cha of MINA PLASTIC SURGERY will make sure he meets your needs, and leaves you satisfied with the result.