I want to make my face visually smaller, more youthful and more feminine. Am I the ideal candidate for jawline shaving? (Photos)

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I have a very long and masculine looking face due to my jaw and I was wondering if this would be suitable ? I want to make my face visually smaller, more youthful and more feminine. People have already advised me against it because apparently I will look like Gollum and it would make my face more longer looking. Is this true? I’m worried about my long midface as well, will jaw shaving ( and only jaw shaving) make my face appear longer ? Are there any non surgical options instead/ as well? ( someone recommended cheek filler)

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

This is one of the procedures that people travel to our office for. We go inside the mouth and can shape the jaw in almost any dimension to achieve a more feminine and balanced appearance. Watch our many videos on this.

Young Min Im, MD, PHD · Answer

It seems that you're considering ways to reduce the overall size of your face.
The most effective method for facial size reduction is to refine the facial contours. By shaving or repositioning the three key facial bones(Zygoma, Square jaw bone and Chin) that shape the face, it's possible to achieve a noticeably smaller appearance from both the front and side views.
In your photos, your face itself appears small, but the cheekbones are slightly prominent, and the jawline looks wide. If you’re aiming for a softer and more feminine contour, reducing the volume of the bone structure can help create a smoother and more balanced facial line. Because this type of surgery involves altering the bone structure, a CT scan is crucial to precisely assess how much size reduction is possible.
Additionally, fat grafting to areas like the under-eyes or nasolabial folds (smile lines) can help restore volume and enhance overall harmony.
Ultimately, whether to proceed with surgery or non-surgical treatments depends on your goals&mdash;whether you’re seeking long-lasting, fundamental results or more temporary improvements. It’s important to choose the right approach based on what you hope to achieve.

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