Besides the area around the forehead and eyes, the most important feature of a female face is its shape. This is largely determined by the shape of the jaw. A striking lower jaw gives the face a rather square, masculine appearance. Something that is generally not found attractive by women. A reduction of the jaw, or its reshaping, can be a good solution as part of a treatment plan Facial Feminization Surgery.
The male jaw is usually heavier and wider because the muscles attached to the corners of the jawbone are larger. Female jawlines often extend into a soft line from the earlobe to the chin. In men, the jawline often runs straight down and then curves sharply at the chin, making the jaw look square.
With the help of a jaw reduction, the shape and size of the jaw can be reduced. The jaw is made rounder and narrower where it is square, at the back of the jawbone. Typically, jaw reduction surgery is combined with chin recontouring to create a harmonious balance between these adjacent areas.
Patients over the age of 40 may experience some loose skin around the jaw or chin after jaw reduction surgery. This can be partially resolved with a facelift after the original jaw reduction.