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At Face Forward in Houston, you can achieve a defined, balanced jawline through a wide variety of customizable methods. Specializing in both cosmetic and restorative surgery, Dr. Regina Rodman tailors each treatment to your unique facial structure, ensuring natural and stunning results.
Jaw Augmentation Before & After
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Enhanced Definition, Tailored To You
Whether a patient wants to add strength to their jawline or create a more downplayed look, jaw augmentation, using one of several techniques, can mean ideal results that are perfectly proportionate to their facial features. Jaw augmentation aims to sculpt and define the jawline for a seamlessly contoured effect.
Jawline implants can provide a more defined shape and contour in the jawline. They are surgically placed through the mouth, leaving minimal scarring on the skin. Jaw implants come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. Some give more width, some give height, some augment the back of the jaw, and others do a combination. Each different shape of implant also comes in 3-5 sizes, so patients can find the look that best fits their face.
Custom Jaw implants can be made to fit a patient’s specific desire. The implant is made based on a CT scan of the patient’s skeleton, and created to the exact specifications desired. This is a good option for patients who have asymmetry between the two sides of their face and wish to correct this. It is also an option for patients who have a very specific desire and wish to have an implant made just for them.
Another option for jawline augmentation is a non-invasive jawline filler. This treatment uses injectables like Sculptra, Bellafill, or Restylane to enhance the jawline and chin temporarily but effectively and without the need for surgery.
While there is some crossover between these two treatments, there are important differences. Jawline filler is a procedure done in the office with minimal downtown time. The results last 6-12 months and can add a minimal to moderate amount of definition. Jaw Implants are a permanent solution that involves a short surgical procedure to have them placed. Jawline implants are a firm material that can create a more dramatic difference in the definition of the jawline. Downtime is about one week.
In addition to the options above, there are other procedures which can be combined with jaw augmentation to help improve the shape and the definition of the jawline. Renuvion skin tightening is often performed at the same time as jaw implants. The Renuvion shrinks the skin over the implant to create even more definition.
In addition to the options above, there are other procedures which can be combined with jaw augmentation to help improve the shape and the definition of the jawline. Renuvion skin tightening is often performed at the same time as jaw implants. The Renuvion shrinks the skin over the implant to create even more definition.
Patients who wish to make their jawline slimmer and less defined, there are also surgical and non surgical options. Patients may opt for jawline slimming with Botox or Dysport, or V-Line surgery to reduce excess bone in the jaw.
Jawline slimming treatments primarily use Botox or Dysport injections in the masseter muscle to relax it and make it shrink over time. Botox/Dysport injections reduce the appearance of a wide, square jaw caused by an enlarged masseter muscle. This aesthetic concern, often caused by teeth grinding or clenching, can also alleviate symptoms of TMJ disorders and related headaches.
Dr. Rodman is one of the few surgeons in the United States who performs V-Line surgery. This is a surgical procedure that permanently slims the jawline. V-line is a surgical procedure that reduces the bone at the back of the jawline. This procedure slims the jawline from a wide, square shape to a more narrowed V shape. This option is best for patients who are looking for a permanent jawline slimming solution. Downtime is about 10-14 days.
Defined Jawline, Transformed Profile
Whether surgical or non-surgical methods are used, jaw augmentation can be used to reshape the jawline, enhancing facial symmetry and improving overall confidence. The procedure can address issues like a weak or poorly defined jawline, giving the face a more harmonious and aesthetically pleasing look. Jawline Augmentation benefits include:
Customized and Sculpted
Dr Rodman is well versed in both surgical and non surgical options for jawline augmentation. You will be informed of all of your options, so you can feel confident going forward. Your plan for jawline augmentation will be created based on your desires for appearance, downtime and budget.
Jaw augmentation is ideal for individuals seeking to improve the appearance of a weak or undefined jawline. Candidates include those who want to create a more defined, sculpted jawline. This can be to enhance facial symmetry, correct congenital or age-related issues, or simply achieve a more sculpted look. Ideal candidates are those in overall good health and non smokers.
Get Ready To See Great Results
During your consultation at Face Forward, Dr. Rodman and her team will take the time to get to know you, your unique aesthetic goals, and your health history to ensure that a treatment plan is created that will match your needs and lifestyle. Preparation for jaw augmentation will depend on the type of augmentation, and details will be provided during your consultation.
In Skilled Hands
Jaw augmentation will vary depending on whether the procedure is surgical or non-surgical. For non-surgical treatments, such as dermal fillers, the area is numbed with a topical anesthetic, and the procedure typically lasts 30 minutes to an hour. For surgical augmentation with implants, general anesthesia is used, and the surgery is done as an outpatient.
Jaw augmentation results can typically be seen immediately after the procedure, especially in non-surgical treatments like dermal fillers. However, it may take a few weeks for the final results to become fully apparent as any initial swelling subsides. For surgical jaw augmentation, the results will also be noticeable right away, but the final outcome will continue to improve as the swelling reduces over several weeks to months.
Recovery and aftercare following jaw augmentation vary depending on whether the procedure was surgical or non-surgical. Non-surgical treatments generally involve minimal downtime, allowing patients to return to their regular activities almost immediately. For surgical jaw augmentation, the recovery period typically lasts one to two weeks. During this time, it’s crucial to follow all aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing and optimal results.
Double board-certified Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Regina Rodman is highly experienced in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and has authored numerous medical articles and book chapters. In addition to her professional achievements, she is passionate about volunteering internationally, providing care to victims of domestic violence and those with congenital defects. Dr. Rodman is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and achieving stellar aesthetic results, helping her patients enhance their appearance, boost their confidence, and improve their overall well-being.
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Our ultimate goal for every procedure is patient comfort and confidence in our care so we take every precaution to ensure that as little discomfort as possible is felt both during treatment and in recovery. Patients may feel tightness, stiffness, or pain in the jaw after surgery. Medications are prescribed for the comfort of patients after surgery.
One of the risks of jaw implant surgery is movement or displacement of the implant. Dr Rodman secures the implant into place with two small titanium screws on each side to prevent unwanted shifting or displacement of the implant. Each jaw augmentation comes with some distinct risks and possible side effects, and these will be discussed with you based on your treatment plan during your consultation.
With any surgical procedure, there will be some minimal scarring but it is typically very discreet. Jaw implants are placed through the mouth, so there is no large incision visible. Occasionally a very very small incision, only slightly larger than a needle, is made in the lower cheek to secure the implant with screws. Injectable jaw augmentation does not include any possible scarring.
This depends on the method, and the length of results for each particular procedure will vary. Jaw augmentation with implants is permanent. Jaw augmentation with fillers can last 6 months to 5 years depending on the patient and the type of injectable used.
The cost of jaw augmentation has a wide range based on each patient’s unique aesthetic needs and the procedure used to address them.
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The Face Forward process starts with a consultation. You will meet with Dr. Rodman (either in the office or via video call) to discuss the result or look you want to achieve. Dr. Rodman will review and educate you about your options and schedule you for the procedure of your choice. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled as necessary. Achieve your look and enjoy the new you! Schedule your consultation for plastic surgery in Houston at Face Forward today.
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