Enhancing chin projection & sculpting the jawline

Non-surgical chin and jawline contouring focuses on increasing definition, balance, and harmony to the lower face. The appearance of your jawline and chin is primarily genetic, but also changes with lifestyle choices and ageing. Visible ageing-related changes that affect the lower face result from a combination of volume loss, skin laxity, and alterations in underlying muscle and fat structures. We tailor treatments to your individual anatomy and aesthetic goals to achieve results aligned with your preferences.

Volume support, slimming masseters, relaxing neck muscles, & reducing under chin fat

Defining the lower face non-surgically involves a combination of techniques that address volume, skin quality, muscle tone, and underlying fat, all tailored to the individual’s anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Adding volume is a cornerstone of most jawline contouring treatments. Either through natural development or changes over time, the lower face can lack subtle amounts of bone, fat and connective tissue, leading to less defined jaw contours. By strategically adding structure along the chin and jawline, clinicians can refine facial proportions, and create a sharper, more structured appearance.

Non-surgical skin tightening focuses on increasing skin firmness and elasticity. We can use various methods to stimulate collagen production deep within the skin, helping to lift and tighten the jawline and lower face. This can counteract the natural laxity of skin and underlying tissues, supporting the contours achieved through volume treatments.

Submental contouring addresses fullness beneath the chin, often called a “double chin.” Excess fat in this area can obscure jawline & chin definition and affect overall facial balance. Non-invasive fat reduction techniques target these deposits without surgery, which not only reduces fullness, but increases lower face definition as a secondary effect.

Reducing prominent masseter muscles, creates a slimmer lower face and jawline. This requires a different treatment approach.

Platysmal lifting and neck contouring target the platysma muscle, which extends from the jaw into the neck and can influence the appearance of lower-face sagging. Relaxing or subtly tightening the platysmal bands can indirectly increase lower face definition and reduce neck laxity, creating a more continuous line from the chin to the collarbone.

Together, these approaches offer a comprehensive strategy for non-surgical jawline contouring, addressing both the structural and surface elements of the lower face to achieve balanced, natural-looking results.

Benefits of non-surgical jawline & chin contouring

Lower face contouring offers multiple potential advantages:

• Balanced facial proportions: Can balance the lower face with other facial features.
• Harmonised profile and definition: Can create a sharper, more structured jawline and chin.
• Non-invasive option: Achieves results without surgery.
• Short recovery periods: In most cases, treatment areas heal in a few days.

What non-surgical chin & jawline contouring can address

Beyond the base benefits of improving shape, structure and definition across your chin and jawline, lower face contouring can also address specific concerns including:

• Reduce the appearance of an overbite
• Increase the size of a small chin
• Create a more V-shaped face
• Balance the profile
• Reduce the dominance of the nose, making it look proportionally smaller
• Help reshape a round, long, narrow, square, or pointy face
• Reduce the appearance of a chin cleft (bum chin)

Jawline definition & contouring

The jawline is fundamental to the overall facial structure, defining the boundary between the face and neck. Our non-surgical contouring treatments are precisely tailored to increase this definition, addressing concerns related to age, genetics, or structural balance.

Sculpting the mandibular line and angle

Achieving a sharp, defined jawline involves strengthening the structure along the mandible (the jawbone). We use supportive volume application to refine the aesthetic flow from the ear down to the chin point, resulting in a clearer profile.

This structural adjustment helps to:

• Sharpen the angle: Define the transition point beneath the ear for a more defined line.
• Clarity of line: Create a smooth, straight line along the lower border of the jaw.
• Balance: Proportion the jawline to complement the width of the cheeks and forehead.

Reducing the appearance of jowls and sagging

Jowls develop as the foundational structure of the lower face changes over time. This common concern is a direct result of several processes, including volume loss in the mid-face, bone resorption along the jawline, and natural skin laxity. When these elements shift, the tissue collects just above the mandibular border, blurring the crisp definition of the jawline.

Our non-surgical approach to jowl reduction is strategic and multifaceted, moving beyond simple surface treatment:

Understanding the jowl mechanism

• Structural support: The primary technique involves structural volumsing directly along the jawline and sometimes the chin. This acts as a rigid, supportive barrier that lifts the sagging tissue (the jowl) upward and adds tension along the mandibular line.
• Vectoral lifting: By applying support to the upper cheeks (mid-face), we create a lifting vector that supports the facial structure upward, providing relief to the tissue pooling in the lower face.
• Skin quality: For mild jowls or those with noticeable skin laxity, complementary non-surgical treatments can be used to promote the body’s natural collagen and elastin production, contributing to overall skin firmness and a tightening effect in the area.

Non-surgical jowl reduction benefits

• Defined clarity: Re-establishing a clear, straight line along the edge of the jaw, separating the face from the neck.
• Contour enhancement: The treatment can create a firm, defined mandibular border that optimises the lower face profile.
• Profile refinement: Often leads to a refinement in the side profile, giving a more defined appearance without the need for surgery.

By addressing the underlying structural cause rather than just the visible tissue, we achieve a natural-looking reduction in the appearance of jowls.

Non-surgical chin augmentation

The chin is the central anchor of the lower face and profile. Its size, projection, and shape critically influence the perception of the entire facial structure, including the nose, lips, and neck angle. Our non-surgical chin treatments are designed to bring this crucial feature into balance with your unique anatomy.

Enhancing chin projection and shape

Whether due to genetics or age-related bone regression, a recessed or underdeveloped chin can impact your profile harmony. Through advanced volume application techniques, we can refine the chin’s structure to achieve your desired outcome.

Treatment objectives often include:

• Increasing projection: Bringing a recessed chin forward to balance the side profile and create a stronger silhouette.
• Adjusting length and width: Modifying the chin shape to appear more tapered (V-shape) or more angular (square-shape) for masculine or feminine balancing.
• Harmonising the face: Reducing the apparent prominence of the nose by ensuring the chin is properly proportioned.

Softening the chin crease and texture

Many people develop a prominent horizontal crease or dimpled appearance (sometimes called an ‘orange peel’ texture) on the chin due to overactivity of the mentalis muscle.

We can address this using different treatments that specifically focus on muscle relaxation. This helps to:

• Smooth Texture: Relax the mentalis muscle to prevent the dimpling effect.
• Reduce the Crease: Soften the horizontal line that develops between the chin and the lower lip.
• Improve Symmetry: Ensure the chin structure is smooth and proportionate across the surface.

Learn more about treatments to smooth the chin crease & texture.

Chin & jawline contouring differences: Men and women

The shape of the chin and jawline plays a key role in facial balance, profile harmony, and how youthful or structured the lower face appears. While both men and women may seek treatment to increase definition or balance proportion, the aesthetic goals can be very different. Treatments are customised to suit individual anatomy, preferences, and whether a stronger or softer lower-face contour is desired.

What men and women have in common

Chin and jawline contouring can help if you want to:

• Increase definition and structure in the lower face
• Balance your facial features and profile
• Address concerns about chin recession or jawline asymmetry
• Refine the transition between the lower face and neck
• Address lost lower-face definition resulting from age or weight changes

These treatments work by reshaping the chin or jawline to harmonise facial proportions. The approach is personalised based on bone structure, soft tissue distribution, and your desired outcome.

Lower-face contouring in men: Defining the chin & jawline non-surgically

Traditionally, masculine features are associated with strong angles, a broad or projected chin, and a defined jawline. Men often seek treatments that increase structure, width, and definition.

Common concerns include:

• A jawline that appears soft, rounded, or lacks definition
• A chin that is recessed or not in proportion with the rest of the face
• Lack of separation between the jawline and neck
• Natural asymmetry in the lower face

Treatment goals often include:

• Creating sharper, more angular jawline contours
• Increasing chin projection for a balanced, stronger profile
• Optimising lower-face structure while maintaining natural harmony
• Refining the neck-to-jaw angle for a clean, defined transition

Potential benefits & results:

• A more structured and traditionally masculine appearance
• A stronger side profile
• Reduction in the appearance of under-chin fullness

Lower-face contouring in women: Refining the chin & jawline for definition & softness

Traditionally, feminine lower face features are associated with soft contours that are still defined, with gentle shape rather than sharp angles. Women typically seek refinement and balance rather than width or projection.

Common concerns include:

• A jawline that appears soft, rounded, or blends into the neck
• A chin that looks small or recessed
• Minor asymmetries affecting profile balance
• Loss of lower-face definition with age

Treatment goals often include:

• Creating a smooth, refined jawline with gentle definition
• Enhancing chin shape for balance with other features
• Supporting facial harmony without creating a squared or heavy look
• Defining the transition between the chin, jawline, and neck

Potential benefits:

• A more sculpted but still feminine profile
• Enhanced balance across the lower and mid-face
• Subtle sharpening of jawline contours

Differences in male and female aesthetic goals when refining the chin & jawline

While every treatment is customised, men typically seek stronger definition, projection, and angular structure, whereas women often prefer soft refinement and balance. The approach is guided not by gender alone, but by your personal aesthetic goals.

Slimming the jawline

If fullness in the lower face is caused by overactive jaw muscles, this can create a wider appearance. Some people choose treatments to slim the jawline & masseters to achieve a more tapered, V-shaped lower face.