Please note: Kliniek het Bolwerk does not carry out this treatment

Kliniek het Bolwerk does not offer jawline contouring treatments, such as injectables, liposuction or surgical corrections of the jawline. This information is included in our knowledge base to inform you objectively about the options and background of this treatment.

Are you considering jawline contouring, and do you have concerns or aesthetic wishes about your jawline? Then we advise you to contact a specialised cosmetic doctor or plastic surgeon, who can advise you on suitable treatment options.

What is jawline contouring?

Jawline contouring is a treatment designed to improve and define the shape of the jawline. This can be achieved with injectables such as fillers or Botox, or even with a surgical procedure such as liposuction or jawline tightening. The aim of jawline contouring is to create a clear separation between the jaw and the neck, giving a tighter and more defined appearance.

A slack or weak jawline can make the face look older and less firm. Jawline contouring can address these problems, resulting in an improved facial structure and a younger look. The treatment can be tailored to both men and women, with the desired look often differing by gender (for example a squarer jaw for men and a softer contour for women).

Who is jawline contouring suitable for?

Jawline contouring is suitable for people who are unhappy with the shape, definition or firmness of their jawline and neck area. This can include both younger and older patients, depending on their aesthetic goals. The treatment is ideal for:

People with a weak jawline: if your jawline is not clearly visible or looks weak in proportion, jawline contouring can help to make it more defined.
People with sagging skin: as we get older, the skin loses its elasticity, which can lead to sagging along the jawline. Jawline contouring can tighten the skin and reduce sagging.
People with a ‘double chin’: for people with excess fat in the neck, jawline contouring can help to tighten the contours and reduce the double chin.
People who want to make their face more symmetrical: an asymmetrical jawline can be corrected to bring more balance to the face.

Jawline contouring is suitable for both men and women and can be adapted to the unique anatomy and wishes of each patient.

How does jawline contouring work?

Jawline contouring can be performed either non-surgically or surgically, depending on the desired results. Here are some of the most commonly used techniques:

1. Non-surgical jawline contouring

Fillers: hyaluronic acid fillers are injected along the jawline to give more definition and improve the contours. This technique gives immediately visible results and requires no recovery time. Fillers can make the jawline fuller and sharper, and help to correct asymmetry.
Botox: Botox can be used to relax the muscles around the jawline, giving a slimmer appearance. This is especially effective for people with a prominent chewing muscle (masseter), which can make the jawline look wider.
Kybella: an injectable product specifically designed to destroy fat cells under the chin. Kybella can be used to create a slimmer profile by reducing excess fat in the neck.

2. Surgical jawline contouring

Liposuction of the jawline: for people with a ‘double chin’ or excess fat in the neck, liposuction can help to remove the fat and tighten the jawline. This gives long-lasting results and is a popular option for people who do not want a temporary solution such as fillers.
Facelift or neck lift: in cases of severe skin sagging, a facelift or neck lift can tighten the jawline by removing excess skin and fat. This gives the most long-lasting and dramatic results, but requires a longer recovery time.
Jaw implants: for people who want a permanent improvement of the jawline, jaw implants can be placed to improve the shape and projection of the jawline.

Benefits of jawline contouring

A jawline contouring treatment offers many benefits for both men and women:

Better definition of the jawline: by making the jawline tighter and more defined, the face can get a slimmer and more youthful profile.
Improved facial profile: especially from the side, a defined jawline can bring the whole face into balance and improve its proportions.
Tighter skin: jawline contouring helps to tighten the skin, which is especially important for people with skin sagging due to ageing.
More self-confidence: many people feel more confident after a jawline contouring treatment because their facial contours look sharper and tighter.
Immediate and long-lasting results: depending on the technique used, the results of jawline contouring can be visible immediately (with fillers) or after a short recovery time (with liposuction). Surgical treatments often give long-lasting results.

Recovery after jawline contouring

Recovery after jawline contouring depends on the chosen technique. Below is an overview of what you can expect with non-surgical and surgical treatments.

Recovery after non-surgical jawline contouring

With injectables such as fillers or Botox, there is almost no recovery time. You can resume your daily activities straight after the treatment. However, you may temporarily have mild swelling, redness or bruising, but this usually fades within a few days.

Recovery after surgical jawline contouring

Surgical procedures such as liposuction or a neck lift require more recovery time. Depending on the procedure, swelling, bruising and discomfort may occur, which can last for several weeks. Follow the surgeon’s instructions carefully for an optimal recovery. Wearing compression garments, for example, can help to reduce swelling and support recovery.

Difference between jawline contouring and other facial treatments

Compared with other facial treatments, jawline contouring focuses specifically on defining the jawline and improving the profile of the face. While treatments such as a facelift or chin augmentation aim at general facial rejuvenation or improving chin projection, jawline contouring specifically helps to shape and tighten the jaw and neck.

Jawline contouring can also be combined with other cosmetic procedures such as chin augmentation, liposuction or even nose surgery for a complete facial makeover.

Want to know what we do in this area? Read about fillers or lip fillers.