Jaw Augmentation in Houston, TX
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AnesthesiaLocal or General
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Surgery Length1 Hour
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Recovery Time1 Week
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OVERVIEW
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Candidates
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RECOVERY
Enhance lower-face definition, improve facial balance, and create a stronger, more sculpted jawline with customized jaw implant surgery.
If your jaw or mandible is weak, receding, undefined, or sunken, it can give your face an aged and tired appearance, also making your facial expression appear grim even when you’re happy. For many people, the solution is a jawline implant, sometimes known as jaw augmentation, mandible augmentation, or mandible implants.
What Are Jawline Implants?
Jawline implants are implants, usually made from silicone or other biocompatible material that is inserted into the jawline between the muscle and bone to add volume and fullness to the area.
In most patients, Jawline implants are recommended when the lower face has lost excessive facial volume due to the aging process, weight fluctuations, bone loss, or certain other health conditions, or in cases where a receding jawline is hereditary.
What is the Purpose of Jawline Implants?
The purpose of jawline implants is to fill in the sunken or flattened jawbone area with a material that will restore volume and definition to the area.
While in most cases the implants are made of biocompatible silicone gel, in some cases, the surgeon may use the patient’s own fat tissue via a fat grafting procedure.
Jaw augmentation balances the facial appearance by restoring proper proportion to the facial features and also enhances a more masculine and youthful appearance in male patients.
Custom Jawline Implants
At Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, Dr. Bachilo is happy to provide her patients with custom Jawline implants to create a custom look that addresses your individual concerns.
Who Can Benefit from Jaw Implants?
Jawline implants are more commonly performed in men than women because men often want to emphasize a square jaw and a defined lower face.
However, for women whose faces have lost facial volume in the jaw due to the aging process, female jawline implants may also restore facial balance and rejuvenate the facial appearance.
Recovery from Jawline Implant Surgery
Following the procedure, most patients are able to return to office work within one to two weeks, but swelling gradually subsides over a period of several months. For this reason, you may not be able to fully appreciate the final appearance of your new jaw and chin for a period of three to four months until all of the swelling has totally subsided.
Ready to Find Out More?
If you’d like to see a more defined jaw and lower face, consider a Jawline implant procedure performed by renowned Houston-area plastic surgeon Dr. Olga Bachilo at Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa. Hundreds of satisfied patients in the greater Houston area can attest to Dr. Bachilo’s excellence as a plastic surgeon. Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa provide state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery services for residents of the greater Houston area and neighboring communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jaw Implant Surgery
Most silicone gel jaw implants can last for the duration of the patient’s lifetime.
Jaw implants (also known as mandibular implants) are solid, biocompatible implants placed along the jawline to enhance definition, width, and overall facial balance. They are ideal for patients who desire a stronger, more sculpted jaw contour, improved facial symmetry, or a more defined lower third of the face. Results are long-lasting and can significantly enhance your natural profile without the need for extensive surgery.
Good candidates are adults in generally good health who have a fully developed facial skeleton (typically after age 18) and realistic expectations about the outcome. You may be suitable if you have a weak or recessed jawline, asymmetrical facial features, or simply wish to achieve greater definition. A thorough in-person consultation, including imaging, allows your surgeon to assess your bone structure and determine the most appropriate implant size and placement.
Jaw implant surgery is typically performed under general anaesthesia or IV sedation and takes approximately one to two hours. Your surgeon makes discreet incisions either inside the mouth or beneath the chin to minimise visible scarring. The implants are carefully positioned along the jawbone and secured in place. The procedure is often performed on an outpatient basis, meaning most patients return home the same day.
Most patients experience some swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort for the first one to two weeks following surgery. A soft diet is recommended for several weeks to allow the tissues to heal undisturbed. The majority of patients feel comfortable returning to light daily activities within ten to fourteen days, with strenuous exercise resumable after four to six weeks. Final results become fully visible as swelling subsides over two to three months.
Jaw implants are considered a permanent solution, though they can be removed or replaced if necessary. As with any surgical procedure, there are potential risks including infection, implant shifting, changes in sensation, and scarring, all of which are rare when performed by an experienced surgeon. Choosing a board-certified specialist with expertise in facial implants significantly reduces these risks. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss all considerations in full so you can make a confident, informed decision.
