Jaw Definition (Jaw filler) Jaw contouring

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What is a jaw filler treatment?

Jaw filler (sometimes referred to as jaw definition, jaw reduction, jaw contouring or jowl lift) is an advanced non surgical, medical cosmetic treatment which gives shape and definition to the jaw line. Jaw definition treatment can be performed in a variety of ways, depending on the experience of the practitioner. Most commonly, to define the jaw line contours or to reduce the appearance of jowls.

Jaw definition is part of the ‘V-effect’, a non surgical restoration of the narrow jaw and high cheeks. The diminishing jaw line and appearance of jowls (sagging cheeks) are features that become ever more prevalent with age.

Image 1.1 Jaw definition performed by Helen Bowes. A combined treatment of jaw line contouring neck lift and chin definition

What jaw filler and jaw definition treatments are available?

There are a multitude of treatment options available to patients for the jaw, jowls and mandible (chin). Treatments may be performed using dermal filler or PDO threads, or a combination of both. For the more advanced practitioner treatments are not limited only to jaw fillers as a single treatment area but also PDO thread jowl lift, jaw line contouring, non surgical face lift and combined treatments with PDO thread neck lift. Image 1.1 above shows the results achieved from a combined PDO thread jowl lift, chin augmentation and neck lift performed in clinic by Helen Bowes

Jaw fillers can achieve great results with jaw line contours and chin definition to give the appearance of a more prominent jaw and chin. This can be highly effective for round facial profiles where there is little jaw definition. For more advanced options clients may also consider lifting of tissues with PDO threads. Some facial profiles are better suited to PDO threads as jaw fillers will add additional volume to the jaw line profile.

How long do jaw fillers last?

Results for jaw fillers may last for approximately 6 – 9 months, or in some cases longer. The actual longevity depends on so many biological and genetic factors as well as various clinical decisions, for example, the type and quantity of jaw filler used.

Longer lasting results may be achieved for jaw definition treatment with PDO threads.

Who should have treatment?

There are several reasons to have jaw definition treatment. It is popular with both men and women of all ages seeking a more defined look to the jaw line. For clients with visible jowls jaw definition can correct this by restoring the original contour of the jaw line. Clients who are considering a neck lift, cheek fillers or chin filler treatment may also consider a combined jaw definition treatment too.

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Page edited and managed by Helen Bowes RGN BSc (Hons)

Registered Nurse Prescriber (Medical Aesthetics)

Advanced Medical Aesthetics Practitioner (Registration No. MD1248/12 – MedicsDirect)

Helen Bowes is a leading authority in aesthetic and anti ageing medicine with over 9000 cosmetic skin procedures performed and many thousands of advanced and complex dermal filler treatments including hundreds of jaw and chin augmentation procedures. She has international recognition for her many advanced and complex PDO thread lift and dermal filler procedures. Helen is a registered nurse prescriber in Aesthetic Medicine and member of the Aesthetics Complications Expert (ACE) Group – promoting safety in aesthetic medicine.