Quite often, a well-defined jawline is perceived as a sign of fitness, health, and youth. Regardless of your age, a sharper jawline will help your face stay looking youthful. However, sometimes diet and exercise aren’t enough. Loose skin and jowls from aging or just genetics, in general, can make your jawline less defined. If you’re struggling with the look of your jawline, there are multiple surgical and nonsurgical options to help you get the jawline of your dreams.
How to Improve Your Jawline
Surgical Options
Surgical options are best suited for patients with moderate to larger amounts of fat and loose skin around the jawline and neck.
Neck liposuction: If there is fat just under your skin rather than underneath your neck muscles, neck liposuction can be performed to eliminate the fat permanently, which results in a new well-defined jawline.
Neck lift: A neck lift offers the best long-term results for a sharper jawline by addressing all aspects of the area, including skin, fat, muscles, SMAS, and salivary glands – all of which can contribute to a tighter, more youthful appearance.
Nonsurgical Options
Nonsurgical options are best suited for patients with mild to moderate fat or loose skin that obscures the jawline.
Kybella: Melt excess fat in the double chin with Kybella injections. One to six vials of Kybella is recommended, depending on the amount of fat you have around your jawline. Because the fat is physically melted, the results from this procedure are permanent along with maintaining your overall weight.
Ultherapy: This effective cosmetic procedure does not require surgery to lift and improve the skin in the neck and jawline area. It utilizes innovative ultrasound technology that is completely noninvasive and needs no downtime.
Book a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to find the best option for you and your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Surgical options for improving the jawline include neck liposuction and neck lifts. Neck liposuction removes fat just under the skin to create a more defined jawline, while a neck lift addresses skin, fat, muscles, SMAS, and salivary glands for a tighter, more youthful appearance with long-term results.
Nonsurgical treatments like Kybella and Ultherapy are best suited for patients with mild to moderate fat or loose skin around the jawline. These options are less invasive and ideal for those who want to improve their jawline without surgery or downtime.
Kybella is an injectable treatment that melts excess fat under the chin, commonly known as a double chin. Depending on the amount of fat, one to six vials may be used, and since the fat cells are destroyed, the results are permanent as long as overall weight is maintained.
Ultherapy is a noninvasive cosmetic procedure that uses ultrasound technology to lift and tighten the skin around the neck and jawline. It requires no surgery or downtime and helps improve skin firmness and contour for a more youthful jawline.
A neck lift is recommended for individuals with moderate to significant loose skin, fat, and muscle laxity around the jawline and neck. It provides comprehensive tightening of skin, fat, muscles, and other tissues for the best long-term jawline definition.
While diet and exercise can help reduce overall body fat, they may not be sufficient to improve a sagging jawline caused by loose skin, aging, or genetics. In such cases, surgical or nonsurgical cosmetic procedures may be necessary to achieve a sharper jawline.
The best option depends on the amount of fat and loose skin you have, as well as your personal goals and preferences. Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon can help determine whether surgical or nonsurgical treatments are most appropriate for your specific needs.
