What procedure(s) to shorten a long face and sharpen jawline?

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I have an oblonge face. It is thin and on the longer side. I very much dislike my profile and length of my face. I think my chin may be too long. I have researched a lot but am not certain which procedure(s) is right for me, if any. Is it possible to shorten my face and also define my jawline further to achieve the results I'm looking for? My ideal results would be a shape that resembles that of Emily Ratajkowsi, for example (see photos).

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

It is unclear to me which side you prefer. Some changes to your chin can be accomplished by shaving the bone (to shorten and diminish the width) and simultaneous submental and jawline liposuction.  Depending upon which side you prefer, either a custom jaw implant or unilateral jaw shaving can be performed to improve symmetry. An in office of video conference would be needed.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

While the directional movements of vertical jaw angle lengthening and vertical chin reduction is what you are demonstrating by your ideal example, you do realize that magnitude of change can not happen with your large lower jaw bone structure. That is too much change that neither your bone or amount of overlying soft tissue will permit. Computer imaging is needed to show you a more achievable outcome.

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