Facial Surgery
Mandibular Angle Contouring
Reshaping the lower jaw angle through the mouth to reduce lower-face width and create a smoother jawline.
Overview
Mandibular angle contouring reshapes a prominent or wide jaw angle, reducing lower-face width and giving the jawline a smoother profile.
It is among the most common facial contouring procedures in East Asia, and its results depend on precise planning that protects the nerve within the jaw and maintains facial harmony from every angle.
Who May Benefit
- Patients with a prominent or wide jaw angle
- Patients with a square face caused by bone structure
- Patients with asymmetric jaw angles
Conditions Treated
- Prominent mandibular angle
- Wide lower face
- Jaw angle asymmetry
Diagnosis
Width caused by bone is distinguished from masseter muscle enlargement, which is often treated with botulinum toxin without surgery. CT imaging defines the bone shape and the course of the inferior alveolar nerve within the jaw.
Treatment Planning
The amount of bone to remove and the shape of the cut are planned so the jawline looks continuous and natural from the front and in profile, without a secondary angle. Soft-tissue effects, and combining with genioplasty or zygoma reduction, are discussed.
Virtual Planning
3D Planning
The osteotomy is simulated on a 3D model from CT imaging, mapping the nerve, and a custom surgical guide may be designed to transfer the plan precisely to the operating room.
Surgical Overview
Surgery is performed through the mouth with no external scars. Depending on the case, the angle is removed along a curved line, or the outer layer of bone is reduced to narrow the face from the front. It is performed under general anaesthesia.
Recovery
Swelling is marked in the first two weeks, with a soft diet and a facial compression garment as directed. Many patients return to desk work after about two weeks, while residual swelling continues to settle and the final contour emerges over several months.
Risks & Considerations
All surgery carries risk. Potential risks are discussed in detail during consultation, and may include:
- Swelling and bruising
- Temporary or permanent numbness of the lower lip and chin
- Asymmetry or a secondary angle
- Bleeding
- Soft-tissue sagging over the jaw
- Unintended jaw fracture — rare
Frequently Asked Questions
Is botulinum toxin an alternative to surgery?
If width comes from an enlarged masseter muscle, botulinum toxin may be sufficient. If the bone itself is prominent, surgery is what changes it.
Will surgery leave facial scars?
No. The procedure is performed through the mouth, leaving no visible facial scars.
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.
Related Procedures
- Facial ContouringSkeletal procedures to refine the contour of the jawline, angle and lower face.
- Cheekbone (Zygoma) ReductionReducing prominent cheekbones and mid-face width by repositioning the bone, for softer and more balanced features.
- Virtual Surgical PlanningThree-dimensional analysis and simulation of jaw and facial surgery on a digital model of the patient’s anatomy.
Discuss your options with Dr. Bakri
A consultation is the first step toward an accurate diagnosis and an individual plan.