Jaw Reduction by Surgery

Jaw reduction surgery reshapes the lower jaw to create a slimmer, more balanced, and often more refined or “feminine” appearance. It can address a naturally wide or square jawline caused by oversized jawbone, enlarged masseter muscles, or both.

Surgical Techniques

• Intraoral incision: Hidden incisions inside the mouth, leaving no visible scars.

• Mandibular angle reduction: Bone removal at the jaw’s back angles for a softer contour.

• Bone shaving (cortical osteotomy): Thinning the outer jawbone with precision tools.

• Masseter muscle reduction: Partial removal or shrinking of chewing muscles; Botox may be a non-surgical alternative.

• V-line surgery: Combines jaw and chin reduction for a tapered “V” shape.

Preparation & Recovery

• Before surgery: Consultation, 3D CT scans for planning, and cessation of smoking, alcohol, and certain medications.

• Recovery: Swelling peaks at 2–3 days, with improvement over weeks. Soft diet is recommended initially. Most resume daily activities in 1–2 weeks, though full healing and final results may take months.

Risks
Infection, bleeding, swelling, bruising, temporary or permanent numbness, asymmetry, and skin laxity (especially in older patients).

Expert Consultation
For those interested in Face and Neck Lift in Thailand, consider consulting Professor Somyos Kunachak. Trained at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, and internationally in Europe and the US, Prof. Kunachak has over 25 years of surgical experience. He has also published more than 30 scientific papers and continues to serve as a consultant in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at his university.

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