V-Line Jaw Shave Surgery In India

Get a chieseled jawline with V-line Jaw Reduction surgery performed at Designer Bodyz, the best plastic surgery clinic in India.

V-line jaw shave surgery also known as jaw reduction surgery or mandibuloplasty is a procedure to slim down and contour the jawline and create a sculpted profile of the lower face. The lower jaw is reshaped by eliminating the portions of the jawbone and reforming the angles of the chin, the jaw, and the mandible bone resulting in a more pleasing and pointed shape of the jawline just like the letter “V”.

This surgery is immensely popular in people who desire a narrower and more defined jawline for a more feminine facial appearance and associate it with female beauty. It can even be performed in adjunct with genioplasty (chin surgery) or zygoma reduction (for cheeks) to further enhance the results.

Causes/ Indications of V-line Jaw Shave

V-line jaw shave is performed in the following cases:

Broad (U-shaped or Overly-squared) jawline - to reduce its width and length.

Masculine thick chin giving a melon-seed or heart-shaped face - to replace it with a more feminine i.e. “V” shaped face.
Extra or double chin.
Flat or angular jaws.
Long jaw which is not proportionate to the rest of the facial features.
Revision surgery-to correct the results of an unsuccessful previous surgery.

V-line Jaw Shave Ideal Candidates

Non-smoker or those who are at least ready to quit smoking for a few weeks before and after the surgery.
Women with square-shaped jawlines or transgender patients as well as men who have an active lifestyle and desire a perfect jawline.
Healthy individuals without any history of bleeding disorders or autoimmune conditions.

V-line Jaw Shave Pre-requisites

The surgeon obtains the CT scans of the facial bones to check for the patient’s candidacy for the jaw, chin, and/or cheek surgery.
The candidates must avoid blood-thinners for up to 2 weeks, avoid smoking for at least 3 weeks, and refrain from alcohol at least 48 hours before the procedure.
On the day of the surgery, the patient must wear comfortable clothes and leave their jewelry and contact lenses at home.

V-line Jaw Shave Surgery Procedure

During the consultation, Dr. Parag Telang first evaluates the facial anatomy, discusses with the patient their expectations and achievable results. Markings are made by the doctor to confirm the surgical sites before entering the operating room. The operation is done under general anesthesia which makes the patient lie unconscious throughout and feel no pain. The entire procedure may end in around 1-2 hours.

V-line jaw surgery begins by making incisions inside the mouth along the jawline and on the chin. This ensures there is no noticeable scarring. The surgeon sharpens the jawline by shaving down the mandible bone using a micro saw or a laser device and may also do the same for the chin bone. For reduction of cheeks, additional hidden small incisions are made behind the sideburns. The modifications are made based on the proportion of other facial features. Lastly, the surgeon stitches all the incision sites and applies dressing on the wounds to promote healing. There will also be drainage tubes installed temporarily through the incision sites to remove extra body fluid or blood and assist in the healing.

Different Techniques used to performe a V-line Jaw Shave Surgery

T-shaped osteotomy

It is a simple method wherein the surgeon first makes a horizontal cut in the jaw region from inside of the mouth followed by a vertical one to form a T-shaped incision. Through this incision, the chin is made slimmer by manipulating the chin bone, thereby resulting in a marginal reduction of the prominent and wide jawlines.

L-shape shift method

It is done for a long and protruding chin. In this method, an L-shaped incision is made followed by horizontal cutting of the affected chin bone. The excess chin bone is removed in sections and fixed below the chin.

Inverted ‘V’ shape osteotomy

It is the most advanced version of a T-shaped osteotomy method to achieve a perfect V-shaped jawline along with shorter and slimmer chin contours. The procedure involves resecting the chin in an inverted V-shape, removing a piece of bone from the middle, fixing the other bone pieces with the chin, cutting off the section of the mandible body, and lastly performing a lateral cortical osteotomy (cutting of bone). This helps in decreasing the height and width of the chin. This method provides a substantial reduction in the square jaw and is a safer approach as it is designed to avoid the nerves.

Horizontal osteotomy

It is the conventional approach wherein the length and width of the chin are reduced through a horizontal incision.

Recovery Period

Following the V-line jaw shave, the patient is shifted to the recovery room where they wake up from the anesthesia and when stabilized they can go back home. The patient may experience facial swelling, slight pain, and discomfort. After 10-14 days of the surgery, the swelling may subside and the results may start to show up. The drainage tubes may be taken after 1-2 days of the surgery. Initially, recovery may last for 7-10 days after which the person can return home and resume most of their normal activities. Permanent results are achieved after complete recovery that usually takes up to 6 weeks.

Why Choose Designer Bodyz And Dr. Parag Telang?

Dr. Parag Telang is one of the best plastic and cosmetic surgeons in India and is known for his artistic vision, surgical skills, and years of experience.
He has performed thousands of successful plastic and cosmetic surgeries including those focusing on improving facial aesthetics. Traditional facelift, MACS-lift, eyebrow lift, forehead reduction & contouring, rhinoplasty, lip lift, lip augmentation & reduction, buccal fat removal, cheek enhancement, chin enhancement, surgical & non-surgical jawline definition procedures are a few of the surgeries that he has been performing for more than a decade now. He is also one of the very few surgeons in India who are trusted to perform facial feminization surgeries.
The team of experts at Designer Bodyz is committed to providing specialized, and compassionate care to all the patients, and helping them not only look but feel like the best version of themselves by providing the best guidance and treatment through every step, from initial consultation to post-surgical follow-up.

Post-op instructions/ Post-treatment care

Adhere to a soft and liquid diet during the healing period.
Take a prescribed course of anti-inflammatory medications or pain killers to manage recovery.

Do wear compression garments around the neck, chin, and jaw as guided by the surgeon for proper healing of the incisions for up to a month post-surgery.
Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol for 4 weeks.
Take proper rest.
Schedule a follow-up appointment with the surgeon to check for the progress of the results and healing process.

Frequently Asked Question

How much does V-line jaw shave cost?

V-line jaw shave is elective surgery, hence any of its cost is not covered in health insurance. The factors on which the cost of V-line jaw surgery may vary include:

The choice of anesthesia.
The prescription drugs to help with quick healing.
The experience of the surgeon.
The locality where the surgery is being conducted.
The method or technique being used.
The complexity of the patient’s case.

To know about the exact V-line Jaw surgery cost in India visit Designer Bodyz, as it can vary from patient to patient.

What are the potential risks for V-line jaw surgery?

With any surgery come some risks or complications. One of the risks is unsatisfactory results that require additional correction of the problem. V-line jaw surgery is sometimes associated with infection and other side effects. The common ones include: bruising and pain, facial swelling, bleeding and drainage, headache following the wearing of the general anesthesia, nerve damages causing asymmetric smiling or lip numbness, and uneven healing or asymmetry of the jaw. If the patient experiences rare side effects, they must contact an emergency healthcare provider. These include nausea, fever, dizziness, and yellow, green, or black colored drainage from the wounds.

Are there any alternatives to V-line surgery?

V-shaped face can also be achieved by using chin implants, dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, double chin liposuction to dissolve chin fat, and thread lift for skin tightening and lifting effect. Which one of these or which combination procedures would be the most suitable for a patient can be mutually decided during a consultation.

To know more about V-line jaw surgery in India, schedule an appointment at Designer Bodyz in Mumbai, India.