A set of non-surgical or minimally invasive aesthetic medical procedures and techniques specifically designed to enhance, define, or restore the contour and angularity of the mandibular border and chin region. These interventions are clinically aimed at addressing age-related bone resorption, soft tissue laxity, and subcutaneous fat redistribution that compromise the crispness of the lower facial silhouette. It is a targeted approach within facial aesthetics to achieve a more defined and youthful profile.
Origin
This term is a modern descriptor within cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery, combining the anatomical structure “jawline” with the aesthetic goal of “sculpting.” The techniques have evolved from traditional surgical facelifts to encompass a range of less invasive, injectable, and energy-based modalities. Its clinical context is driven by the desire to mitigate the visible effects of gravity and volume loss on the lower face.
Mechanism
The primary mechanisms involve the strategic placement of dermal fillers, such as hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxylapatite, directly onto the periosteum to augment the mandibular bone structure and provide projection. Other mechanisms include the use of neurotoxins to relax hypertrophic masseter muscles, slimming the lower face, and the application of energy devices to induce collagen contraction and tightening of the overlying skin and subcutaneous tissue.
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