Jaw Filler

Our jawline is among the most important elements determining face shape and facial aesthetics. The shape and form of the jaw directly affect our facial beauty and the symmetry of our face. Genetic factors and advancing age can cause the jaw and the chin tip to become deformed and move away from their ideal shape. For this reason, facial harmony and aesthetic proportions may be disrupted. Jaw filler is a medical aesthetic treatment applied to bring the jaw to its ideal form, improving the appearance of structural defects and providing jaw aesthetics non-surgically. With jaw filler, the corrections and shaping needed by the jawline can be performed in a short time without requiring any surgical intervention, incision, or stitches. Serving her patients in Istanbul, Medical Aesthetic Specialist Dr. Lida Çiteli explained for you what jaw filler is, why and how it is applied, and what its advantages and risks are. 

What is Jaw Filler?

Jaw filler, one of the most commonly used applications within the scope of jaw aesthetics, is a treatment that allows us to correct asymmetrical problems, inequalities, and pits in the jaw area. It ensures that the face is shaped in accordance with its own anatomy. Especially the effect of the chin tip on facial aesthetics is extremely large. The lack of prominence of the chin tip or it being further back than it normally should be harms facial aesthetics. In such cases, the nose, forehead, and cheekbones may appear larger than they normally are. Jaw filler is consulted to eliminate such situations.

Jaw filler is an application that can be successfully used for many aesthetic problems regarding the jaw. However, in some cases, the filler process alone may not be sufficient. In such cases, surgical treatment options come to the agenda. For shape deformations in the jaw area, a specialist physician must certainly be consulted, and a personalized treatment plan should be made in line with needs and expectations.

Shape deformations in the jaw area are commonly seen both in our country and worldwide. The most common aesthetic problems we encounter in the jaw are issues such as the jaw being too large, volume losses, the jaw being recessed, the jawline being indistinct, sagging, and asymmetry. Aesthetic problems regarding the jaw cause other parts of the face to appear different than they are. In other words, facial aesthetics is negatively affected holistically.  

Having a strong and sharp appearance of the jawline provides an attractive look for both men and women. Along with this, the person gains a more vibrant and youthful appearance. Even if there is no problem in the jawbone, problems in the fat layer or skin tissue over it can harm jaw aesthetics. Saggings and deep dimple formations stem from volume losses in the jaw area. It is also possible to eliminate these and similar problems with jaw filler. 

What are the Most Common Shape Deformations Seen in the Jaw?

Shape deformations in the jaw are shape deformations that are congenital and/or appear later (accident, trauma, aging). Jaw disorders emerge as the jaw being small or asymmetrical compared to the face from birth, tissue losses and shape deformations appearing due to accidents or traumas, and the jaw tissue weakening and folding as a result of aging.

Which Materials are Used for Jaw Filler?

In jaw filler procedures, hyaluronic acid-based substances, which are also found in body tissue, are used. Hyaluronic acid triggers collagen formation in the body, ensuring a younger, tighter, and brighter skin is obtained.

In Which Situations is Jaw Filler Performed?

Jaw filler procedures are one of the non-surgical methods used in eliminating shape and symmetry disorders in the jaw. In this context, jaw filler is needed in situations such as:

• The chin tip being too pointed or flat
• The jaw being indistinct
• The presence of dimples on the chin tip
• Saggings on the jawline
• The chin tip being recessed
• The chin tip being wide

To Whom is Jaw Filler Performed?

Anyone who has any formal deformity in the jaw area and wants to get rid of it can have jaw filler. There are criteria to be considered here. For example, it is not an ideal solution for people who show an allergic reaction to the filler material to be used. Apart from this, it is not applied to people in the breastfeeding process or pregnancy period.

Filler applications are also not recommended for people experiencing problems related to blood clotting. Everyone other than these can have jaw filler. However, perhaps the solution to your problems is not jaw filler. You need to decide with your doctor after the examination what the most correct treatment is for you.

All adults who have problems in their jaw according to aesthetic criteria can safely have jaw filler. It is important that the person's developmental stage is completed. For this reason, it is not applied to young individuals who have not reached the age of 18. Conversely, young people who experience significant problems and whose social life is negatively affected can have jaw filler with the written permission and approval of their families or legal guardians.

What Should Be Considered in Jaw Filler Application?

What is intended in jaw filler is to bring the jawline forward and restore the volume it has lost. Two different injection methods are used for these two purposes. Jaw filler is successfully applied to both female and male individuals. However, different application methods are used for both genders. Because the form men and women want to see on their jawline is not the same. While men need a wider and more angular jawline for a charismatic look, the choice of women is an oval and soft jawline. An angular and wide jaw shape causes an unwanted masculine appearance in women. Therefore, action should be taken by considering the requests and needs of the person.

How is Jaw Filler Performed?

The healthiest method in jaw filler procedures is the use of hyaluronic acid-based fillers. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers are very effective in both jaw aesthetics and eliminating jaw disorders. Within the scope of jaw filler, numbness is provided by applying anesthetic cream to the procedure area. Thus, the patient is prevented from feeling pain or ache during the process. Then, by applying hyaluronic acid to the determined points via the injection method, both the jawline is made prominent and the curves and bulges in the jaw are made proportional.

What are the Advantages and Benefits of Jaw Filler?

Advantages;

• A jaw structure suitable for facial features can be obtained without the need for surgery
• There is no recovery process, the patient can continue their normal life after the application
• It is a very practical and easy process
• When not satisfied with the result, the filler can be dissolved to bring the jaw back to its old appearance.

Benefits;

• Jaw filler provides a prominent jawline and as a result, the person has a younger face.
• The filler injection applied to the chin tip creates an oval jaw form for women and a wide jaw form for men. In this way, it provides a pleasant expression suitable for universal aesthetic criteria.
• It significantly improves the appearance of the face from the profile.
• Deep dimples existing on the chin tip give the person's jaw a manly, masculine look, and this is an important problem for women. It is extremely easy to get rid of this problem with jaw filler.

Does Jaw Filler Have Side Effects or Harm?

The hyaluronic acid-based fillers used in jaw filler procedures have no harm to the body. Hyaluronic acid is a substance found in body tissues. For this reason, it benefits the skin by also triggering collagen production, which ensures the skin structure looks younger and more beautiful.

In jaw filler procedures, although rarely, redness and slight swelling may be seen in the areas where the procedure is performed. This situation also passes within a few days. Lumps that may occur after the procedure can be eliminated with massage.

What Are The Precautions and Risks After Jaw Filler Treatment?

• It is normal for slight swelling, redness, or bruising to occur in the application area during the first two to three days after the injection. However, these usually heal spontaneously within a short time without any treatment.
• It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or for individuals with active skin infections.
• For safer and more natural-looking results, the procedure must be performed by a qualified medical aesthetic physician under sterile and clinical conditions.

Can Jaw Filler Be Reversed?

Yes, jaw filler procedures are compensable procedures. The hyaluronic acid-containing bases used in the filler disappear within 1-1.5 years. When not satisfied with the filler, a drug called hyaluronidase is injected into the area where the filler was made. Hyaluronidase dissolves the filler within 24 hours and the jaw regains its old appearance.

What is the Application Time and Duration of Chin Filler?

• Duration: Including the preparation phase, it can be completed in a single session lasting 20 to 30 minutes in total.
• Pain Level: Anesthetic creams are applied before chin filler to ensure a painless and comfortable treatment experience. Since anesthetic substances are usually present in the filler materials, the person does not feel any pain.
• Duration: Hyaluronic acid-based filler material is used in chin filler. Although the duration of these fillers varies depending on the person's metabolic rate, they can generally maintain their effect for 12 to 18 months.
• Recovery: After chin filler injection, the person can resume their daily life. However, it may take 7 to 14 days for the filler to fully settle and for the final results to be seen.

How Many Sessions is Jaw Filler Applied?

The jaw filler procedure is an operation completed in a single session. If necessary, additional fillers can be applied at the control appointment. No extra fee is requested for these additional fillers. The goal is to make the filler process as flawless as possible.

How Many Times Can Jaw Filler Be Repeated?

There is no limitation regarding this matter. As its effect decreases, it can be repeated. Jaw filler is not a procedure that can be applied once or three times. If desired, a person can maintain the ideal jaw form by having jaw filler at certain periods throughout their life.

Difference Between Chin Implant and Jaw Filler

A chin implant is a treatment performed under general anesthesia. It is applied under surgical conditions and makes it mandatory for the patient to stay in the hospital after the operation. The biggest advantage it provides is the permanence of the results. The chin prosthesis takes 15 minutes. It leaves a scar after the operation. In jaw filler, on the other hand, the person instantly returns to their daily life routine, no scar remains, and the person can return to their old state again if they wish.

Is There a Possibility of Seeing Chin Tip Asymmetry After Jaw Filler?

Before the chin tip filler, if the doctor makes the planning well, the probability of success is extremely high. If the planning is not done correctly, an asymmetry problem may be experienced after the filler. However, it is easy to compensate for and eliminate negative results in filler applications.

How is the Golden Ratio Achieved with Jaw Filler?

The concept of the golden ratio carries great importance for an ideal and balanced facial aesthetic. With the jaw filler application, the lower part of the face is balanced. In this way, the jaw is made compatible with other regions such as the nose and forehead. In cases where the chin tip is further back than it should be, filler treatment helps the face gain a more symmetrical and aesthetic appearance.

How is the Nose Appearance Balanced with Jaw Filler?

The structure and appearance of our jaw directly affect the appearance of our nose as well. For example, if the chin tip is recessed, the nose appears larger than it normally is. With jaw filler applications, the lower part of the face is made strong and sharp. This creates a balanced and proportional appearance between the jaw and the nose.

Rejuvenation Effect with Jaw Filler

With advancing age, the jawline begins to sag and lose its prominence. These problems can be compensated for with jaw filler and facial features can be made prominent. After jaw filler, the person obtains a younger, tighter, and more dynamic facial appearance.

How Long is the Return Time to Daily Life After Jaw Filler?

Long recovery periods are not needed after jaw filler treatment. The person continues their daily life from where they left off immediately after the treatment. Only in the first 24-hour period, it is necessary to follow the suggestions and instructions of the doctor until temporary side effects disappear. Paying attention to the doctor's suggestions in this process will increase the effectiveness and success of the treatment.

The recovery process after jaw filler is quite fast. Immediately after the procedure, the person can return to their daily life. However, being careful for the first 24 hours increases the success of the application.

Sports, Sun, and Social Life After Jaw Filler

It is beneficial to avoid heavy physical activities and exercises for the first 24 hours after the filler treatment. Along with this, one should not be directly exposed to sun rays in an unprotected manner. Your social life, on the other hand, is not interrupted in any way.

In Which Face Types is Jaw Filler More Effective?

Jaw filler treatment gives successful results in people who complain of jawline indistinctness, the chin tip being recessed, and imbalance in facial proportions. Every person's existing conditions, facial anatomy, and requirements are different. Therefore, treatment planning needs to be personalized.

Difference Between Jaw Filler and Jawline Prominence

The main difference is the focal points of the treatments. For example, jaw filler treatment targets the chin tip more. In contrast, jawline filler ensures the prominence of the entire jawline. To obtain more successful results, both applications can be applied in combination.

What are the Things to Know Before Having Jaw Filler?

Before deciding to have jaw filler, you need to make sure your expectations are realistic. Choosing the right physician and making sure of the quality of the materials to be used carries importance. Having the treatment planning done according to your needs and expectations is another matter you should pay attention to.

Jaw Filler Prices

The price of the filler varies according to the number of procedures to be performed, the brand and quality of the filler. Low-priced applications can mean low-quality filler. For this reason, while having filler, it is beneficial to research the center, the doctor who will perform the application, the brand and quality of the filler.

Provinces Where We Provide Chin Filler Services

Medical Aesthetic Specialist Dr. Lida Çiteli provides chin filler services to patients from different cities in Turkey and also to patients from different parts of the world within the scope of health tourism at her clinic based in Istanbul.