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Weak Jawline Solutions

asked 3 years ago by kitty15 in 94552
Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
Question viewed 29,754 times
Tags: age 18-24, jaw line, female, Virtual consultation, weak

Hello, my question regards to what I can do about a weak jawline. I am 22 years old and have been extremely self conscious about my profile for many years. I am so embarrassed when I see a photo of me taken of the side of my face... I always look awful. I am tired of feeling this way and want to know if there is anything I can do. Any research into this shows me solutions for more mature skin's sagging, which I am not sure is a suitable solution for me as my issue is not age related (or rather the skin losing elasticity over time), since I have never had a good jawline. I would like to try to avoid a chin implant if possible, as many that I have seen look very unnatural, but I would like to hear any and all options I have.

Is "pulling up" the skin between my jawbone and neck a solution/option? Also, I am not really looking for a subtle change, but I don't think an overly prominent chin is the answer either. I really want the sharp and elegant jawlines as seen on other women! Is there any way? Thank you so much for reading this, any and all help is greatly appreciated as I yearn for a solution that will bring me more confidence.

11 answers to Weak Jawline Solutions

Solutions for my weak chin and jaw.

IMHO of performing chin and cheek implants for over 20 years is that you should have forward projection (fillers or chin implant as well as cheek augmentation again using eoither fillers or cheek implants. Cheek and chin implants when performed following the proper facial aesthetics look fantastic, natural and attractive. If not, they can look disfiguring. Radiesse and Perlane would be my fillers of choice.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

Chin implant

You are a good candidate for a chin implant. This will improve your profile and give more harmony to the profile and chin-nose relationship. You do not need a neck lift of any skin removal/tightening surgery. The incision for a chin implant is under your chin, only a few centimeters in length,and heals quite well. There are very few complications with this procedure and it can have a powerful impact on your profile. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon, who may be able to... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.williambrunomd.com

Jaw line improvement - Chin implant or other method

I know you probably do not want to hear this, but a chin implant is the way to go! Injectables or skin lifts are not going to get you what you need. A chin implant is a simple procedure and works wonders. Please look into it first. It is the solution for what you need.

Jay Calvert, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

A weak jawline can be treated with a chin implant or facial fillers

The strength or weakness of a jawline can define the attractiveness of a face. There are no leading men or women with weak jawlines. The great news is the chin is one of the most treatable parts of the face. It is a very straight-forward and minimally invasive procedure to place a chin implant. And with a very quick recovery, the proportions of your face can be greatly improved, and no more loose skin or embarrassing photos. Another even less invasive option is to... more

David Mabrie, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

yourfaceinourhands.com

Beautiful jawline for a woman

There are a number of anatomic elements that create a beautiful jawline in a woman. A surgeon would palpate and study your lower jaw anatomy to determine the best surgical approach. This could be augmenting the weak bone with appropriate style and size chin implant, may be adding mandibular angle implant, possibly doing microliposuctioon around the lower jaw/neck, or even adding some structural fat grafting. Your best bet is to find 2-3 reputable surgeons that have lots... more

Boris M. Ackerman, MD
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Placement of an implant is usually the preferred method to augment a weak chin

Hi Kitty15 I understand that you would prefer to avoid a chin implant, but as you describe your goals I believe it is still the best solution to your condition. “Pulling up” the skin from a facelift or neck lift will not provide the degree of change you desire. Although the chin can be augmented without an implant I would not recommend this procedure in your case. This type of surgery would require advancing a part of your jawbone to give it more projection. Placement of a chin... more

Wayne I. Yamahata, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

Jawline improvement

A wide variety of facial implants are currently available for the enhancement of the skeletal elements of facial aesthetics. The most commonly used facial implants are used to enhance the profile of the chin and the cheeks. Facial implants very widely not only in shape and style, but also in terms of the materials from which they are fabricated. My preference is to use structural fat grafting, as much as possible, to enhance facial features. In many cases, the need for a solid implant... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

Good candidate for a chin implant

Hi there. First of all I want to let you know that you have a lovely nose. I think you would be very pleased with a small chin implant to further define your and compliment your profile. It looks like you would have a very soft, feminine "heart-shaped" facial outcome from a chin implant which is typically a desirable look. If you are not sure about having an implant, you can try certain injections or fillers that can help define the neck to see if you like the look. However, you... more

Daniel Shapiro, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Chin/Neck Options

From your profile, it appears that you would be an excellent candidate for a mentoplasty. A complete evaluation though would require looking at the front and side views as well. In your case, you may want to consider simple chin implantation or a more involved procedure of moving the bone of your lower jaw forward (particularly if you have a significant underbite). In either event, this would change your profile, alter your neck appearance, and change your front view as well. more

D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Good candidate for chin implant

Hi. 1) From your one picture, you look like a very good candidate for a properly done chin implant. 2) It's an easy 30 minute operation, and you are back at work in one week or less.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

A chin implant will provide a more elegant jawline and is minimally invasive.

The best solution for you is most likely a chin implant. It is a minimally invasive procedure, is subtle, and will provide you with a more defined and elegant neck and jawline. I don't think a necklift is the pathway to the end result you wish to acheive. I would really caution you to take your time before rushing into any surgery and do plenty of research. The best thing for you to do is to have consultations with plastic surgeons that do photo imaging so that you can make sure that... more