Jawline Filler: How Is It Done and Who Is It Suitable For?

Jawline filler is a procedure that aims to make the lower jawline, which runs from the angle of the jaw below the ear to the chin, look more defined by injecting filler along it. This article explains how jawline filler is done, who it is suitable for and what to pay attention to.

What Does Jawline Filler Aim to Do?

The lower jawline may be poorly defined because of genetic structure, or it may lose its definition with age because of changes in bone and fat tissue. Jawline filler adds volume along the angle of the jaw and the jawline, helping this line look smoother and more defined. When planned together with the chin, a more balanced appearance of the lower face can be achieved.

Who Is It Suitable For?

It may be considered for adults in good general health whose jawline is not well defined or who have mild irregularity or hollowing along it. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, if there is an active infection at the treatment site, or if there is a history of allergy to the filler, the procedure is postponed or not performed.

Marked sagging skin or fat under the jawline cannot be corrected with filler; in these cases other methods such as a face lift or liposuction may be needed. If the lower face looks wide because of a large chewing muscle, filler is not a suitable method.

Fillers Used

Fillers containing hyaluronic acid, with a density suited to this area, are most often used for jawline filler. In some cases fillers containing calcium hydroxylapatite may also be preferred. The doctor decides which filler is suitable according to the person's facial structure and expectations.

How Is It Done?

• The doctor assesses the face; the treatment areas and the amount of filler are planned.
• An anaesthetic cream or local anaesthesia is applied to the treatment area.
• The filler is placed along the angle of the jaw and the jawline with a fine needle or cannula.
• If the doctor considers it necessary, small touch-ups may be done at the check-up appointment.

Recovery and How Long It Lasts

There may be swelling, tenderness and bruising for a few days after the procedure, and a temporary feeling of tightness may be felt when chewing. In the first days it is advisable not to press on or massage the area and to wait for the period recommended by the doctor before intense exercise. Because the filler is broken down by the body over time, the result is temporary; how long it lasts depends on the filler used and the person.

Possible Risks

Swelling, bruising and tenderness are usually temporary. Less commonly, infection, irregularity or asymmetry, allergic reaction and blockage of a blood vessel by the filler may occur. If increasing pain, whitening of the skin or purplish discolouration is noticed, a doctor should be contacted immediately. For more information you can visit our chin filler and face filler pages.

Author: Op. Dr. Yücel Sarıaltın