My jaw is really square and kind of rounded at each side. It is pretty much a straight line across from the front view and a little under projected from the side. I really want a more heart shaped face. A longer pointy chin vertically (most importantly), reduce the sides as marked by blue in the photos and have more projection from the side profile. Grateful for any advice so I know what to be researching!
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The lower face is important in determining the shape of your face. The wide jaw is due to both the muscle and the bone. The masseter muscle is large in many people. Botox is a temporary solution. The jaw bone is also prominent. Jaw reduction surgery involves shaving down the bone and removing...
I believe you are referring to the non-linear type of jawline shape where the jawline curves inward between the ends. (chin and jaw angles) This would require reduction of the thickness of the bone between the chin and jaw angles which would be done from an intraoral approach.
In widening the long face the key is to do a combination of widening and vertically shortening effects. Tye face can really only be shortened by two basic maneuvers at the top and bottom, vertical chin reduction and hairline advancement for forehead reduction. Possible widening change are...