Women & Men
Lower face contouring: Jawline & chin definition
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With Cosmetic Connection, you can contour and define your chin & jawline to bring balance to your features–whether you’re noticing age-related changes like jowls, or simply want to refine your natural structure.
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Chin shape
The chin naturally varies in shape, width, and how far forward it projects. Depending on your goals, adjustments can create a wider, square shaped chin, a tapered, V-shape chin, and bring the chin out forward to balance the profile and refine the lower face.
Under chin fullness
Fullness under the chin reduces chin & jawline definition by blurring the transition from your lower face to neck. The primary cause of under chin fullness is often excess fat, which requires a different treatment approach.
Jowls
Jowls are the pockets of fat and skin that sag below the jawline with age. As they develop, jawline contour becomes irregular and heavy. Reducing or camouflaging jowls is one approach to contouring the jaw in mature patients.
Masseter muscles
The masseter muscles located at the back of the jaw, are a main contributor to jawline definition. Larger masseters give the jaw and lower face a stronger, square appearance, while smaller masseters are typically associated with a tapered, refined look. Slimming the jawline by reducing the masseter muscles requires a different treatment approach.
Jawline contour
The overall structure of the jawline depends on the underlying bone, facial fat, muscles, and skin. A lack of structure may be genetic, result from lifestyle choices, or be due to age-related changes. Various methods exist to define the jawline, with the most common approaches focussing on volume and structure.
Chin shape
The chin naturally varies in shape, width, and how far forward it projects. Depending on your goals, adjustments can create a wider, square shaped chin, a tapered, V-shape chin, and bring the chin out forward to balance the profile and refine the lower face.
Under chin fullness
Fullness under the chin reduces chin & jawline definition by blurring the transition from your lower face to neck. The primary cause of under chin fullness is often excess fat, which requires a different treatment approach.
Jowls
Jowls are the pockets of fat and skin that sag below the jawline with age. As they develop, jawline contour becomes irregular and heavy. Reducing or camouflaging jowls is one approach to contouring the jaw in mature patients.
Masseter muscles
The masseter muscles located at the back of the jaw, are a main contributor to jawline definition. Larger masseters give the jaw and lower face a stronger, square appearance, while smaller masseters are typically associated with a tapered, refined look. Slimming the jawline by reducing the masseter muscles requires a different treatment approach.
Jawline contour
The overall structure of the jawline depends on the underlying bone, facial fat, muscles, and skin. A lack of structure may be genetic, result from lifestyle choices, or be due to age-related changes. Various methods exist to define the jawline, with the most common approaches focussing on volume and structure.
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The anatomy of the chin and jawline is primarily determined by the mandible, the largest and strongest bone in the face. It forms the lower jaw and houses the lower teeth. The mandible connects with the temporal bones of the skull, allowing for movement essential for chewing and speaking.
Key components influencing jawline aesthetics include:
- Mandibular (Gonial) Angle: The junction where the body meets the ramus, contributing to the jaw’s angularity.
- Mandible Body: The horizontal portion that forms the lower border of the jawline.
- Jowl: The fat compartment that sits along the front of the jawline, which sags with age.
- Pre-Sowl Sulcus: This is the hollow area between the chin and jowl. We can treat the pre-jowl sulcus to make your jawline appear straighter.
- Chin: A small or recessed chin can contribute to a lack of jawline definition and make under chin fullness appear more pronounced. Adding chin structure can adjust the overall shape of your jaw.
Understanding these anatomical features is crucial for planning effective lower face treatments, like jawline contouring and non-surgical chin enhancement.
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
With age, the skin and underlying tissues along the jawline can lose support, leading to the formation of jowls and a blurred or soft appearance in the lower face. Contouring treatments offer a non-surgical solution by strategically placing supportive volume adjacent to the jowl area.
This lifting and projection helps to:
- Increase definition: Re-establish the clean, firm line that was softened by age.
- Lift and tighten: Provide subtle structural support to tighten and reduce the visibility of sagging skin along the lower face border.
- Improve profile: Harmonise the transition from the mid-face to the neck.
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.
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.
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This treatment is designed to enhance the structure, proportions, and definition of the lower third of the face, specifically targeting the chin and jawline area for a more harmonious profile.
Ideal candidates are those seeking to address concerns about a weak or recessed chin, define a blurred jawline, or improve overall facial symmetry and profile balance. A full consultation is required to assess suitability.
Yes. We use supportive volume application to enhance the projection of the chin, which brings the lower face into better balance with the nose and mid-face features.
By strategically adding structural support along the mandibular border, we can sharpen the angle of the jaw, reduce the visibility of jowls, and create a clearer, more defined separation between the face and neck.
The cost varies depending on your individual needs, which can only be determined after an assessment. If you’d like pricing information, you can:
- Complete our free online suitability assessment for general pricing information.
- Schedule a consultation for a personalised treatment plan and quote.
A session typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, following your initial consultation and planning phase.
We prioritise patient comfort. Various numbing methods are applied before treatment, and many of the supportive products used contain an integrated anaesthetic to minimise discomfort.
No, the structural products used are non-permanent and are gradually metabolised by the body over time. This offers the flexibility to adjust your treatment as your face naturally changes.
The structural enhancements in definition and projection are often visible immediately. The final, settled result typically becomes fully apparent within 1 to 2 weeks as any minor swelling resolves.
Longevity is highly individual, but results typically last between 12 to 24 months before a maintenance session is generally recommended.
Preparation typically involves avoiding alcohol for a specified period to minimise the risk of bruising. Specific instructions will be provided when you book.
You should avoid intense exercise and excessive heat for 24 hours. Refrain from applying pressure to the treated area for a few days. We provide comprehensive, written post-treatment care instructions.
While most people resume normal activities immediately, minor and temporary redness, tenderness, or bruising at the treatment sites may occur. These typically subside quickly.
When performed by experienced medical professionals, these treatments are considered low-risk. We use evidence-based techniques and products, and patient safety is our highest priority.
The structural products we most commonly use are dissolvable. In the rare instance that you are unhappy with the outcome, the result can be quickly reversed by our clinical team.
Why people trust us with their chin & jawline
Your treatment is performed in doctor-led, medical-grade clinics that follow strict safety and hygiene protocols, ensuring your privacy, comfort and wellbeing at every step.
We use only scientifically validated products, techniques and technologies — never trends or unproven methods — so you receive care you can trust.
Our clinicians stay up-to-date with best practice to deliver precise treatments and optimal results.
We prioritise what’s right for you. With us, you’ll receive personalised treatment recommendations–without any pressure or obligation to proceed with treatment.
With our standardised photography, we can plan your treatment collaboratively, while tracking your progress and results.
Your treatment plan is designed around your individual goals with tiered package pricing that provides greater value for more comprehensive solutions—helping you achieve better personalised results, more efficiently.
Your satisfaction is one of our top priorities.
We back our treatments with guarantees because we’re confident in our results — and we want you to feel completely supported and reassured in your decision to move forward.
