Jaw Reduction

Jaw Reduction surgery works by essentially shaving the jaw bone down and is often referred to (informally) as a jaw shaving surgery. As mentioned earlier, the tool used to reduce the bone projection is called a Piezo – which is an ultrasonic medical device that ensures the surrounding tissue is undamaged.

One of the benefits of a Jaw Reduction surgery with Dr Yannis is that there will be no visible scarring. Dr Yannis will make an incision inside the mouth and is able to alter the bone from this angle. The incision is made across the bottom of the gums, called the gingiva, and afterwards it will be closed with dissolvable stitches.

This surgery is also performed under general anaesthetic and does not usually require an overnight stay, so once you’ve been monitored for a while you’ll be discharged from the hospital on the day.

At 111 Harley St., we operate under general anaesthesia and as a day case procedure so you won’t need to stay overnight. The surgeon will make incisions inside the mouth to avoid scarring will alter the structure by removing and reshaping the bone and removing excess tissue. Dissolvable sutures will close the incision, and the remaining structure will be secured.

Jaw reduction or chin reduction surgery is suitable for anyone who wishes to reshape or reduce the size of their chin or jaw. It’s a popular surgery of choice for our Asian patients who want to attain a V-shaped silhouette to their face shape.

Depending on your aesthetic goals, we may recommend combining the operation with a surgical procedure like buccal fat removal to reduce fat in the lower cheeks or a non-surgical alternative to refining the jawline like Botox for the masseter muscles. However, Botox does not provide a permanent solution, and you’ll need to repeat the treatment every four to six weeks.

There will be an immediate change in the size and shape of your jawline and chin. However, you should expect significant swelling to ensue, which can last three months or more. The final result should be visible after around six months.

After the operation, we will require you to wear a facial compression support garment. Your face will initially swell and should resolve over a few months.

We will advise you to follow a soft diet for the first few weeks after your operation. You may experience discomfort and pain, numbness and significant swelling during this time. You should be able to return to work and resume exercise after two to three weeks.

The procedure takes approximately 1-2 hours but varies depending on the extent of the surgery.

• Inflammation
• Pain
• Swelling
• Asymmetry
• Changes in sensation

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