Facial Surgery
Facial Contouring
Skeletal procedures to refine the contour of the jawline, angle and lower face.
Overview
Skeletal procedures to refine the contour of the jawline, angle and lower face.
Every recommendation follows an individual assessment of your concerns, anatomy and goals. The sections below explain how this treatment is typically diagnosed, planned and carried out.
Who May Benefit
- Adults with concerns about facial form, proportion or contour
- Patients seeking refinement alongside, or following, jaw surgery
- Patients with functional concerns related to facial structures
Conditions Treated
- Prominent mandibular angle
- Jawline asymmetry
- Lower facial width concerns
Diagnosis
Consultation includes a discussion of the patient’s concerns and goals, facial analysis, standardised photography and, where relevant, imaging. Whether a skeletal or soft-tissue approach is more appropriate is considered carefully.
Treatment Planning
Facial procedures are planned in the context of the whole face. Realistic expectations, potential alternatives including non-surgical options, and the timing relative to any jaw surgery are discussed.
Virtual Planning
3D Planning
For skeletal facial procedures, such as genioplasty or contouring, 3D imaging can help evaluate proportion and plan movements precisely.
Surgical Overview
Contouring may involve careful reduction or augmentation of bone at the jaw angle or border, planned with 3D imaging where appropriate.
Recovery
Recovery depends on the procedure. Swelling and bruising are common and usually settle over one to three weeks, with final contour becoming apparent over several months.
Risks & Considerations
All surgery carries risk. Potential risks are discussed in detail during consultation, and may include:
- Swelling and bruising
- Asymmetry
- Scarring
- Altered sensation
- Infection
- Need for revision surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
Can facial procedures be combined with jaw surgery?
Some procedures, such as genioplasty, are commonly combined with jaw surgery. Others are better performed at a later stage once swelling has settled. This is decided individually.
The information on this website is for general educational purposes and does not replace a consultation. Suitability for any procedure, and its potential benefits and risks, can only be determined following an individual clinical assessment. Individual results vary.
Discuss your options with Dr. Bakri
A consultation is the first step toward an accurate diagnosis and an individual plan.