Chin & Jawline Filler

Considerations for the Chin 

The chin is the focal point of the lower face and in many ways is key to the attractiveness of the entire face in general. The chin shape, height, width, and projection are all important, and though they are determined by underlying bone, fat, and muscle, they are adjustable with fillers. 

The width, shape, and size are important determinants of the masculinity or femininity of the face. Masculine chins are wider, larger, and more angular than feminine chins. 

Considerations for the Jawline 

The jawline extends from the chin to the angle of the mandible, and frames the face, visually separating it from the neck. It is shaped by the underlying bone, but the prominence of the adjoining structures can affect the visibility and definition of the jawline. For example, sagging cheek skin can make the jawline less sharp. 

Mandibular Angle 

Located at the very back of the jawline curving upwards towards the ear, this is the posterior prominent point of the face. For both males and females, the prominence of the mandibular angle is important for a youthful-looking, attractive lower face. It is generally more prominent in men than women. 

A masculine chin is often described as “chiseled” and “strong”. When the chin is small or under projected the face appears round or lacking definition. A weak chin and jawline can contribute to a “baby-face” or immature-look. Fillers can augment the chin and allow us to customize the height, width, and projection of the chin. The results are a strong, sculpted appearance with angled contours.

A softly, contoured chin can create a feminine, V-shape in women. The shape and size of the chin can be customized from subtle to amplified based on goals. Fillers to the chin can reshape a round face by elongating the chin to create an oval, heart, or diamond shape.

A straight and contoured jawline helps define the face most notably on profile. Jawline fillers can be performed as a single procedure or added during chin contouring to correct volume deficits, asymmetry, and irregular contours. The results are smooth, defined, masculine angles that balance and enhance the face.

Jawline filler in the female face sculpts, shapes, and enhances the lower face improving overall appearance most notably on profile. Patients can customize their treatment plan from subtle to strong, angular contours based on desired results. The procedure can be performed stand-alone or combined with chin enhancement.

The angle of the mandible is located at the back corner of the jawline. This area of the jawline helps frame the face and create delineation between the face and neck. Beneficial to men and women, shaping the mandibular angle can anchor the profile and create facial shape.

The BOTOX for Masseter & Jaw is an excellent addition to the Chin and Jawline Contour treatment. Often, bottom-heavy cheeks obscure the jawline and create an undefined transition between the face and neck. By slimming bottom-heavy cheeks we are able to alter the facial shape, making it less round and revealing more definition to the jawline.

Chin BOTOX with filler

Chin BOTOX without filler

Some people have an overactive mentalis muscle, which creates tension in the chin. This can cause a dimpled appearance, and can pull the chin back. By injecting a very small amount of a neuromodulator such as BOTOX, we can relax this muscle, improving the contours and projection of the chin.