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... more
Weak jawline - Solutions for a young woman?
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.
3 answers to “Weak jawline - Solutions for a young...”
A: 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... more
A: 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... more
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2 posts
18 Jan 2009
Thank you for taking the time to offer your advice Dr. Nguyen, its greatly appreciated. :)
1 post
30 Jan 2009
I have the same issue...weak jaw line. I have been trying to research jaw augmentations but have not had much luck. It seems that most people with this issue settle with chin implants. My chin isn't my problem, I would really like to add more definition to my jawline- not my chin. The before/after photos for women with chin implants don't look like they help the jaw issue. A strong chin with a weak jaw isn't a look I'd be willing to pay for.
unregistered guest
12 Mar 2009
I have this same issue as well. My chin is higher than the skin hanging from my neck between my adams apple and chin. There is no fat pulling the skin down or anything, that's just the way it is. I would like to know more options too. Implants are not an option for me. Also, widening the jaw. Is there anything for that? By the way, your jawline looks fine to me. It's feminine. I'm male, but I have a thick beard covering my jaw.
1 post
11 May 2009
I have a week jaw too, I have heard if you don't want to have a surgery to try head sit ups. lay back down on a bed and let you head hang off, put your hands behind your head and lift your head. I think you look fine though. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
10 posts
3 Jul 2009
Ok, this may not be what you are looking for, but you are so beautiful! Your face may not conform to whatever standard, but you are very beautiful as you are. A chin surgery may make you look better if everything goes perfectly well. But if things don't go perfectly well, you may be stuck with altering your face again and again. If there is a chance that you can grow to love your look the way it is, it's a much better option than any procedure.
unregistered guest
19 Jul 2009
I think your jaw line looks angelic...you are very beautiful the way you are.