Jaw reduction
What is it?
A jaw that’s too wide or too square can be a source of complex for both men and women. For a woman, having a square jaw is a typically masculine morphological trait. But for men too, a chin that’s too square or a disproportionately large jaw can be a problem. Jaw reduction is one of the best solutions for correcting the complex lower third of the face. But first, what are the causes of a wide jaw? What treatments are available?
What is jaw reduction?
Jaw reduction refers to all treatments (surgical or otherwise) aimed at narrowing the lower part of the face. In Asian countries, for example, a square jaw is considered a masculine trait. Consequently, having a wide mandible is often perceived as discordant in women. If the mandible is asymmetrical in men, this can also be seen as a negative trait.
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The causes
The causes of an overly wide or square jaw can range from poor lifestyle habits to a problem related to bone morphology.
Masseter muscle hypertrophy
Masseter hypertrophy manifests itself as a soft enlargement of the jaw muscles. It occurs precisely near the angle of the lower jaw. It’s a normally benign ailment that, in most cases, gives the face a square appearance.
Masseter muscle hypertrophy is often linked to stress, but also to poor eating habits. It can also be due to bruxism. In general, it is valued in men, but not at all in women. In this context, it is considered unsightly, as it masculinizes the face.
Although benign, it can cause pain. In some cases, the swelling is large enough to cause facial disfigurement.
Bruxism
Bruxism is tooth grinding or clenching without lateral movement. It can occur when the individual is awake (awake bruxism), or during sleep (sleep bruxism). In some patients, this multifactorial pathology can cause jaw and neck pain, as well as headaches.
The most severe signs of bruxism usually occur during sleep. In some cases, patients are unaware of their condition, but family members may have noticed. Bruxism can have serious complications, such as
Excess subcutaneous fat
Poor diet, lack of physical activity and certain illnesses can lead to overweight or obesity. Excess fat under the skin can lead to a double chin or wide jawline.
Bone morphology
Prognathism is a facial configuration in which the lower part of the jaw is projected forward. This extension may involve both jaws. If only one jaw is involved, it’s called maxillary or mandibular prognathism. This anomaly generally occurs when the subject’s teeth are not correctly aligned in the mouth. It results from a specific shape of the facial bones. Prognathism develops during the embryonic or fetal stage of a child’s life. It can also be genetic.
Ageing
In old age, the human body undergoes changes that are at the root of many aesthetic problems. An excessively square jawline, for example, can be caused by sagging skin in the oval of the face due to the effects of aging. On the other hand, aging can lead to the formation of fatty deposits in the lower third of the face. This is also due to loss of skin tone and fat melting.
Areas concerned by jaw reduction
The areas of the face concerned by this operation are the chin and the mandible. The jaw consists of the mandible and the jawbone. These two bones support the teeth. Mastication is partly achieved by thearticulation of the mandible with the skull.
Treatment options
Depending on the cause of the square, disproportionate or wide jaw, reduction may or may not require surgical treatment. Whichever you choose, to achieve the desired results, make sure the procedure is carried out by a specialized and competent doctor.
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Non-surgical treatments
If the square jaw is due to hypertrophy of the masseter muscles, many non-surgical solutions are recommended to harmonize and refine the lower third of the face. Would you like to refine your square chin? Or, on the contrary, enhance your jawline for a more masculine look? The specialist at the MRockland dermoesthetic clinic will give you injections to sculpt and define the line of the lower third of the face.
Whether you’re in Mont-Royal or the greater Montreal area, the clinic’s qualified staff will take care of reshaping your face with our filler injections according to your needs, to achieve the best possible result. From the very first consultation, your specialist will listen to your every wish to make your dream a reality.
Radiesse
Radiesse is an injectable filler specially formulated with calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres. Like Botox and hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxyapatite is naturally present in the body. It stimulates natural collagen production, making it an excellent solution for filling wrinkles and restoring volume.
This non-surgical aesthetic medicine procedure is equally suited to patients wishing to smooth wrinkles on their face, or to those wishing to improve the shape and contour of the chin. In the latter case of hypertrophy of the masseter muscles of the jaw, calcium hydroxyapatite is used to refine the oval part of the face.
Sculptra
Sculptra is a type of approvedinjectable implant. This collagen biostimulator, used since 1999, is based on polylactic acid. Its main function is to progressively regenerate and firm facial skin. It is a long-lasting solution that can be renewed every year or two, depending on the effects felt by the patient.
This solution is often used to correct wrinkles, dark circles and bitterness folds. It is also used in cases of facial fat loss, making it ideal for refining the square jaw. For women, this treatment will restore facial harmony and reduce jaw width. For men, Sculptra injections will harmonize the face for those who want to reduce the jawline, but also increase its size if you so wish.
Dysport
Dysport ‘s non-surgical treatment offers excellent results for jaw reduction caused by masseter muscle hypertrophy. This substance is a neuromodulator derived from botulinum toxin type A, like Botox (botulinum toxin). It is specifically used to treat wrinkles caused by facial contractions.
In the case of jaw reduction, injections are mainly made into the mandibular muscles. They are injected into the lower edge of the masseter muscles, which are partly responsible for the phenomenon of a too-square jaw. In general, treatment should be repeated every six to eight months. If left untouched, the jaw will return to its original shape after one year.
Jaw reduction is a popular solution for overcoming certain complexes in both men and women. Surgical treatments are suitable for problems related to
Don’t hesitate to contact the specialists at Mrockland Dermo-Aesthetic Clinic for your safe and professional jaw reduction treatments.
Surgical
Only surgery can improve certain types of wide jaw problems. The surgeon performs orthognathic surgery, which is subdivided into three procedures:
- Maxillary osteotomy (upper jaw surgery),
- Mandibular osteotomy (lower jaw surgery),
- Genioplasty (chin surgery).
Depending on the individual case, the surgeon may propose operating on one or both jaws at the same time. This is known as bimaxillary surgery. On average, the operation takes between 1 and 2 hours in the operating theatre. It requires a leave of absence from work, generally lasting 1 month, and a 2-month ban on sporting activities.
Results and follow-up after jaw reduction
The results of treatments, whether surgical or non-surgical, generally appear after a few weeks, depending on the technique used. Injections require regular maintenance sessions to maintain the effects. Surgery offers a more permanent result, but requires a significant recovery period. Our specialists will provide you with personalized follow-up to ensure a harmonious, long-lasting result. It is important to follow post-treatment recommendations, especially to avoid complications.
Why choose Clinique M for your jaw reduction?
At the MRockland Clinic, we make a point of offering treatments tailored to each patient, carried out by qualified professionals. Whether you opt for injections or surgery, our team will guide you through your aesthetic journey with attentiveness, security and expertise. Our aim: to enhance your features while respecting the natural harmony of your face.
Frequently asked questions
Want to feminize your facial features? Depending on the areas to be treated, you can opt for non-surgical treatments such as Radiesse or surgical treatments.
For jaw reduction without the need for surgery, you can opt for injections of Dysport, Sculptra, Radiesse or Botox (botulinum toxin).
Radiesse, Sculptra or Botox injections for jaw reduction are intended for women and men with a problem :
- a jaw that is too square (to balance or refine it)
- chin,
- too-round jaw (redefinition of the jaw).
Injections are also used as an anti-aging treatment when the patient’s face loses volume in the jaw area.
If your chin is asymmetrical or your mandibular muscle is too short or too thin, you can undergo surgery to correct this defect. Depending on the origin of the problem, injections are also a simpler, non-surgical solution.
If the problem is not related to pathology or bone morphology, to prevent hypertrophy of the masseter muscle, here are a few precautions to take:
- adopt good eating habits,
- avoid chewing too often (excessive consumption of chewing gum),
- avoid chewing hard foods such as meats.
If you find that your jaw is still too wide, don’t hesitate to contact a specialist doctor.
Side effects are generally mild and temporary: redness, small bruises, feeling of tension. They disappear within a few days.
Results appear progressively after treatment, lasting on average between 4 and 6 months for bruxism, and up to 6 to 12 months for aesthetic jaw reduction. Duration may vary according to each patient’s metabolism and the intensity of bruxism.
Regular maintenance sessions are recommended to prolong and stabilize effects over time.
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* Results may vary from person to person. We present, to the best of our knowledge, an average of the results obtained. No guarantee is offered. Our goal is to properly evaluate your profile so that you can make an informed decision.
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