Weak Chin & Small Jaw
If you have a weak jawline, also known as a weak jaw or weak chin, it means that your jawline isn’t well-defined.
The edge of your chin or jaw may have a soft, rounded angle. The term might also refer to a receding chin,
wherein the chin curves back toward the neck.
There’s nothing wrong with having a weak jawline. It doesn’t affect your ability to eat, talk, or smile. But if you’d like to make your jawline look more defined, you have several techniques to choose from. These include non-surgical treatments that temporarily change the appearance of your jawline.
Common Causes
Genetics
Many of your physical features are influenced by genetics. This includes the shape and structure of your jaw. As a result, you may inherit a weak jawline from a parent or grandparent.
Aging
As you get older, the angle of your jaw increases. This reduces definition in the lower portion of your face.
Aging also decreases the volume of your jawbone. In turn, the surrounding soft tissue has less support, potentially causing it to sag.
Overbite
An overbite refers to when the top front teeth overlap the bottom front teeth. This can cause the lower jaw to be positioned too far back, causing a weak jawline.
Eating soft foods
The shape of your jaw is also affected by your childhood eating habits. If you ate mostly soft foods growing up, your jaw might be weak. On the other hand, chewing hard foods puts a mechanical load on your jawbone, which increases bone remodeling.
Our suggested treatment for a weak Chin & small jaw
Botulinum toxin injection
* We may recommend a combination of treatments for optimal results.
Facial aesthetic consultation
Everyone has a different skin type so we offer facial aesthetic consultations where we can talk through which treatments would deliver the best results for your skin. These consultations are ideal opportunities for us to come up with a treatment plan that will work best. To arrange a consultation, simply get in touch.
If you book a treatment plan with us the consultation fee is credited against the cost of the plan.
30 mins · £35
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are natural or synthetic gels that are injected into the skin to volumise, lift and improve the appearance of lines. The dermal fillers used at our Clinic contain Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule that exists naturally in almost all living organisms. It binds water and can act as a lubricant and shock absorber in movable parts of the body such as joints. It is also important for the transport of nutrients and in regulating water balance in skin.
Dermal filler injections provide an easy way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, smooth the skin and give a more youthful appearance. The result of a single treatment can be seen instantly and can last for around 6 to 9 months. Dermal filler injections can give a natural looking result that does not affect facial expression.
The ideal choice for patients that want to get a feel for how their face may look, without the long-term commitment, fillers provide an accurate representation of augmentation without the surgical procedure. For those unsure of the results, or those who just don’t like the idea of surgery, this weak chin treatment alternative is quick, easy and effective.
Starting @ £300 per 1ml
Our new brand of filler called Belotero®
Belotero® Balance (+) is an HA injectable filler that completely integrates into the skin tissue. Belotero® Balance (+) allows for normal movement and facial expressions. Injected areas also feel natural to the touch! The skin remains mobile and flexible, with a natural look, feel, and movement.
Another BELOTERO® product we are particularly excited about is BELOTERO® Revive. BELOTERO® REVIVE is a light injectable hyaluronic acid gel that also contains glycerol, a powerful hydrating agent.
When injected into your jaw, dermal fillers can enhance the appearance of the bony edge.
For chin fillers, projection is required; which is why the filler used for this procedure is specifically designed to be thicker and last longer than traditional thinner filler options. This allows for further time between each filler appointment and will enable patients to really get a feel for how their face could look with more permanent options.
Jawline fillers can also be used to add definition to the angle of the jawline alongside fillers to the chin, leading to an overall sharper finish with a slim effect, that takes little time to achieve with excellent-quality results.
Treatment Summary
Results
4 weeksAnaesthetic
Topical creamRisks & Complications
slight redness and maybe slight bruising
Procedure Time
45 minutesFull Recovery
24 hoursBack To Work
1 hour
Botulinum Toxin Injectables
Injectable anti-ageing treatments (Botulinum toxin) are a quick and convenient way to smooth out those lines on the forehead and around the eyes and mouth without any need for surgery. Dr. Jaco van der Merwe can prescribe anti-wrinkle injections and we have chosen to use a brand called Bocouture. This treatment can target muscles under the skin and block nerve signals. This stops wrinkles that appear through muscle movement in the face. The effects of your treatment fade over time and need to be topped up. The treatments do last longer over time as you have it done more often.
Please note you have to book a facial aesthetics consultation before booking this treatment option.
Individual treatment costs start at:
£175 (1 Area) | £245 (2 Areas) | £285 (3 Areas)
Belotero - 1st Treatment
Belotero - Follow Up Treatment
Procedure Time
30-45 minutes
Back To Work
Immediately
Anaesthetic
Topical
Full Recovery
2-3 days
Treatment Summary
Sensitivity Period
24 hrs
Duration Of Results
6-12 months
Risks & Complications
Swelling, bruising
Cost
From £600 (course of 2)
Facial Aesthetic - Post Treatment Consultation
We offer a free post treatment consultation which can be done in person or via a video call if requested. This consultation is normally scheduled within 2 weeks of the treatment. The effects of the treatment will start to be visible about 4 to 7 days after the injections, and the result will last for about three months. During your post-treatment consultation the doctor can check that you are happy with the results and that the treatment has worked as you expected. If necessary, a free top-up treatment can also be given at this follow up appointment.