There are a ton of different beauty standards that many of us try to abide by. From a big booty to full and healthy hair, to clear skin, and yes, a beautifully chiseled jawline. To have a pronounced jawline doesn’t always mean to be thin. Some of us have almost no fat on our bodies, but still do not have a prominent jawline to show off.
While there is nothing wrong with this, some of us prefer a more chiseled look, in which case there are a few tools that can be utilized to help us get closer to achieving that look. Being one of New York’s most renowned cosmetic surgeons, I explain more below.
Available Options
It is important to weigh out your options based on the reason behind your not so prominent jawline. Is it because you are carrying some extra fat or skin, or is it because of your bone structure or genetics? If it is due to excess fat, you may want to go for a fat reduction procedure such as Kybella.
Kybella treatment has been FDA approved to reduce the size of the submental area, also known as a double chin. It safely melts away unwanted fat. It also has no downtime, so you can resume your lift without any interruptions after the procedure.
If skin laxity around your jawline is the issue, opting for Ultherapy is a logical choice. It helps to tighten the loose skin around your jawline, leaving you with a more defined side profile.
Ultherapy utilizes ultrasound energy, which is powerful enough to cause micro-thermal trauma of the SMAS layer. Which then heals up and produces lifting effects. Skin tightening procedures can help significantly when it comes to adding contour around your jawline.
If neither of these applies to you, it is simply due to your bone structure. You can opt for either a surgical jaw implant or something less invasive. Such as a jawline filler. Here are some more details about what can be done to achieve your chiseled jawline.
If You Have Fat Covering Your Jawline…
Stubborn fat is hard to get rid of, and unfortunately, the fat around your chin and jaw is often one of those hard to eliminate fat areas.
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There are a few options that can help reduce the fat around your chin and jawline, including liposuction, Kybella, and CoolSculpting.
Liposuction
Liposuction is probably one of the best-known procedures to eliminate fat. However, many people opt against it due to the many possible risks and side effects associated with the treatment. Because liposuction is a surgical procedure, even though frequently performed, there is always a risk of infection.
In addition, liposuction always requires surgical downtime. Meaning that you will need to take up to 2 weeks off from work should you choose to go down this route. A less invasive alternative to liposuction is Kybella. Kybella is an injectable solution of deoxycholic acid that, when injected, breaks down the fat cells in the treatment area.
While this procedure is less invasive than liposuction, keep in mind that you may need several sessions to see results. Depending on how much fat you have, one major side effect includes excessive swelling for up to 2 months. Lastly, the least invasive and one of the most popular fat elimination treatments is CoolSculpting.
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CoolSclupting
CoolSculpting is a non-invasive procedure that uses cryolipolysis to freeze unwanted fat over the course of a 35-minute session. Just like with Kybella, you may need more than just one session to see results. However, there is no downtime involved after the treatment. The results should be seen after 1 – 2 months post-treatment.
If you have loose skin…
Loose skin is an unfortunate yet inevitable result of aging.
Luckily, there are some tools that can be used to eliminate this loose skin. Leaving you with a more prominent and pronounced jawline. While we are all aware of a surgical facelift, there are some less invasive options, including the PDO thread lift and Ultherapy.
PDP Thread Lift
The PDO thread lift is a non-surgical facelift involving the insertion of threads directly underneath the skin. The threads are made of the same material as surgical sutures and dissolve over the course of 2 – 4 months.
Because the threads are barbed, as they are pulled back during the procedure, the barbs keep the thread as well as the tissue attached to the thread in place, leaving you with a lifted and tightened jawline.
The results are immediate and should last you up to 3 years. Residual results will remain beyond 3 years. Ultherapy is a procedure that uses ultrasound energy to tighten and firm certain areas, including the jaw and neck. While this procedure can be effective, it may require multiple painful sessions to see the results you are looking for.
Be sure to consult your doctor to make sure that Ultherapy is a good treatment for your goals, or if you should go with another option.
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If Your Jaw Is Genetically or Structurally Not Pronounced
There are several different ways to add volume or protrusion to your jawline. Most of us are aware of implants, and while they are effective, some of us may want to opt for a non-surgical option. The primary non-surgical option includes a jawline filler, Which is an injectable solution to add volume around your jawline. Some people may also combine a jaw filler with a chin filler to enhance the overall shape of the lower face.
Summary
Overall, there are several solutions to the problem of not having a prominent jawline (if this is something that bothers you). There are surgical and non-surgical options that could help you reach your goal. Depending on what the reason behind your non-prominent jawline is. Be sure to consult a medical professional to see which option is right for you.
