Do any doctors offer v-line jaw reduction surgery in America? (Photo)

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I only see jaw reduction surgeries in Korea, but is this surgery available in the US? I know there's botox to make the jaw look smaller but I'd like a more noticeable and permanent effect. If it is available in the US, do any doctors perform this type of surgery close to Los Angeles, and are the American doctors as skilled as the Korean ones when it comes to this surgery? Thank you!

Charles S. Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

The most common route for surgery is through the inside of the mouth to shave down the outer portion of your jawline. This usually extends from just below your ear and stops about where the corners of your mouth are. From there, if your chin is wide or needs reshaping (sometimes vertical lengthening), an incision is extended into the chin area, avoiding the mental nerve (which gives feeling to the corners of the lips). Frequently I will obtain a 3D cone beam CT scan to review your anatomy and plan out the surgical cuts prior to surgery. A google search will help you find quite a few surgeons in the LA area that perform this surgery on a regular basis.

Regina Rodman, MD · Answer

Absolutely!  I am a craniofacial trained surgeon and I perform V line surgery, genioplasty and jaw contouring for patients in my practice in Houston, TX.
This is often done as part of facial feminization, but can also be done for women who just wish to have a more shapely lower face. 
Best of Luck
Dr Rodman

Sarah Saxon, MD · Answer

There are a number of surgeons in the US who perform V-line surgery on a regular basis using various techniques. I use a technique that shaves down the bone instead of making cuts which run a higher risk of complications. You can expect to have swelling for several months after the procedure, but you should start seeing results after one month. The muscle around the jaw (masseter muscle) swells quite a bit, so I typically will prescribe steroids to help with this. Expect to take at least 1-2 weeks off of work for recovery. 
Best of luck to you,
Sarah Saxon, MD

Bounmany Kyle Keojampa, MD, FACS · Answer

V line Jaw Surgery is a very common procedure in my practice in conjunction with facial feminization surgery.  This surgery is performed on males transitioning to the female gender or women desiring a V shape contour.  Incisions are made through the mouth and the jaw bone is either shaved or osteotomies are performed to narrow the jaw.  Our video explains the surgery in more detail.  We perform 3D CT scans before surgery to plan the amount of bone to be removed to create the V line jaw.

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired) · Answer

Yes, it is not so unusual for many of us. The recontouring varies depending upon the overall balance of the face. Slimmer 'angles' of the jaw and a change in the contour/height of the chin does change the facial shape notably. A Maxillofacial surgeon is a person to consult

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