A square lower jaw is generally considered a very masculine trait. Widening of the lower third of the face can cause either a square appearance to the face as a whole or can distort the natural appearance of the angle between the chin and the neck. Whereas square lower jaws are often considered a positive trait in Caucasian and many Asian men, a wide mandible can cause significant facial discordance and/or masculinization of the female face—particularly in those of East Asian descent. Even in certain men, the size of the lower jaw can cause facial disharmony—particularly when there is asymmetry. A wide lower face can primarily be caused by enlargement of the mandible or masseter muscle.

Having a jaw reduction/shave surgery can reduce the square appearance and size of the jaw, making it look oval and narrower at  the back of the jawbone or jaw angle. In additional to jaw reduction/shave procedure involves reducing the large masseter muscles, which attaches at the jaw angels, to create an even narrower appearance at the angles. For patients that have very prominent jaw bone and muscle this technique would feminizing there features. 

Dr. Joseph Broujerdi is the co-author of Facial Bone sculpting chapter in the Maxillofacial Surgery 2nd Edition textbook.Dr. Broujerdi performs his jaw reduction/shave surgery through the an incision in the mouth. He uses special electrical hand instrument to make precise cuts and shaving in the jaw bone.

In our practice we use a 3D Craniofacial Cone Beam CT Scanner by Kodak which is a low dose radiation x-ray. A 3D photographic image of the patient with the 3dMD cameras are obtained and combined with the 3D CT image together. Next a 3D computer model of the skin, soft tissue and bone is obtained with the aid of the 3dMD imaging system and using the 3dMDvultus software, which allows Dr. Broujerdi to preform virtual surgery. This technology will prepare and allow the surgeon to visualize and calculate the correct movements of the jaw precisely before the actual surgery.

 

         Before and after images of a patient whom underwent jaw bone and cheekbone reduction surgery

Procedure is usually preformed as an outpatient surgery in an accredited ambulatory surgical center or hospital. Dr. Broujerdi prefers seeing his patients the next day for follow up. You should expect a minimum of one week of down time after this procedure, some patient will require longer healing period. Dr. Broujerdi’s professional office staff will assist with post surgical care information and instructions.

We also offers a non-surgical alternative to jaw reduction/shaving, which involves the injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic (botulinum toxin type A). This type of none surgical jaw reduction is a very good alternative for patients who have hypertrophy (thickening) of the jaw muscles and it carries fewer risks.

Dr. Broujerdi uses the latest techniques and innovations in plastic surgery to re-create a Natural Youthful appearance that you will Love. Your new look will revealing a distinct smooth contour to your jaw line.