Everything you need to know about Square Jaw Reduction Surgery(#SquareJawReduction #FacialContouringSurgery)

"Everything you need to know

about Square Jaw Reduction Surgery"

The face shape of a person is as important as pretty facial features. Overdeveloped cheekbones or square jaws give a strong or blunt impression;lantern jaw, short chin and protruding lip give an uncomfortable impression too. Therefore, many people consider having facial contour surgery to improve their impression. Since facial contour surgery is to change the shape of the face and bones, it is important to achieve proper harmony with the entire facial features such as the eyes, nose, and mouth. Therefore, this article is going to tell you about the types and surgical methods of JayJun’s Square Jaw Reduction Surgery.


There are three Square Jaw Reduction Surgery Methods in JayJun Plastic Surgery& Aesthetic. Square jaw reduction Surgery for V-line, 3D Square Jaw Reduction Surgery and Post auricular Square Jaw Reduction Surgery.

First, what is Square jaw reduction Surgery for V-line?

1) Square jaw reduction Surgery for V-line

This is a Facial Contouring Surgery that combines Square Jaw Reduction Surgery, which reduce the angled jawline viewed from the side, and Lower Jaw Surgery which thin the lower jaw. It removes the unnecessary space from the bottom of the ear to the tip of the jaw to create a slim V-line face shape.


Surgical method of Square Jaw Reduction Surgery for V-line at JayJun

The tip of the jaw will be cut into a T shape and the middle part of the broken bone will be removed. The excised bones on both sides will be collected and fixed in the middle. And the bones of the protruded parts including the square jaw will be removed.Additional surgeries like Cortical Bone Resection and Masseter Reduction may be needed according to each individual.


JayJun’s V-line absorbent pin fixing method


A metal pin made of titanium is used to fix the bone during normal Square Jaw Reduction Surgery. The metal pin is harmless to the human body but has a disadvantage that can beseenunder X-rays. The absorbent pin that overcomes the disadvantage of these titanium fixing pins will disappear within a year after the surgery. There fore, it is suitable for those who want to leave no traces even under X-rays.

2) 3D Square Jaw Reduction Surgery Method

A smooth V-line to the tip of the jaw will be completed by the long curved excision.
This is a surgical method that removes the square jaw from the bottom of the ears to the front jaw by long curved excision.
Additional surgeries will bring better results if done together according to individual's conditions.


➤ 3D Square Jaw Reduction Surgery is for
- Those who have severe angled jaw when viewed from the side
- Those who give strong impression due to the angled face
- Those who have too much unnecessary space on the face



JayJun’s 3D Square Jaw Reduction Surgery first removes the area extending from the lower part of the ears to the front jaw by long curved excision, then performs additional surgical methods (Cortical Bone Resection, Masseter Reduction, Buccal Fat Removal), and lastly sutures the resected part inside the mouth.

Cortical Bone Resection reduces the thickness of the jaw bone by removing only the outer layer out of the three-layered bone structure. It makes the face look narrower due to there duction of bone thickness


Masseter Reduction reduces the thickness of the muscle by excising the inner part of the masseter muscle. Its effect can be maximized if done along with Cortical Bone Resection.

Buccal Fat Removal excises buccal fats in case when there are too much fats on the cheeks. Its effect can be maximized if done along with 3D Square Jaw Reduction Surgery,as not only the bone but cheek fats will be reduced at the same time.


3D Square Jaw Reduction Surgery is possible to achieve a golden ratio of V-line effect that completes a smooth jaw line by the long curved excision and the precise diagnosis of each one’s bone shape, amount of muscle and fats. Its minimal incision and exfoliation leave no nerve damages and cause less bleeding with fast recovery while minimizing swelling and bruising. In addition, not only jaw bone excision is done but other procedures are added together considering the overall balance of the face. Therefore, it is a customized surgery that can maximize the result of both side and front view.

3) Postauricular Square Jaw Reduction Surgery

This is a surgical method that incises the skin a little on the folded part behind the ear and excises the angled jaw bone in a curved shape. It allows a quick return time to daily life by minimizing the scars.


➤Postauricular Square Jaw Reduction Surgery is for

- Those who have severe angled square jaw under the ears
- Those who are afraid of general anesthesia facial contouring surgery
- Those who want fast recovery without downtime


Postauricular Square Jaw Reduction Surgery is characterized by less swelling and less pain with a shorter operating time because the operation is under sedation rather than general anesthesia like other facial contouring surgeries. In addition, since the incision is not made inside the mouth, food intake or brushing teeth is possible right after surgery and patients can return to daily life quickly.


➤Features of Post auricular Square Jaw Reduction Surgery

- Less burdensome as the operation is under sedation rather than general anesthesia like other facial contouring surgeries.
- Short operation time minimizing pain and swelling
- Since the incision is not made inside the mouth, food intake or brushing teeth is possible.
- Surgery is performed by skilled specialist considering patient’s safety


For Facial Contouring Surgery, since everyone’s face has a different proportion, shape, and harmony, there is a high probability of failure if only one surgical method is performed. That's why it's important to have customized surgery that performed by skilled, experienced specialist under a 1:1 personalized system. JayJun’s Square Jaw Reduction Surgery helps create a natural and beautiful V-line face by eliminates the shortcomings of face while keeping each individual's face features.



※Click the photo below to see the before and after photos of facial contouring surgery at JayJun’s website.※

In addition, 3D-CT imaging is performed to accurately analyze the facial structure to thoroughly deter mine the shape and thickness of bones, and location of the nerve before surgery. Through 1:1 personalized counseling, the aesthetic as well as the functional parts are improved. The successful surgical result has ensured a high satisfaction from patients. For safe surgery, we are fully equipped with a 1:1 safe anesthesia system so that anesthesiologists can quickly respond to emergency situations that may occur during surgery.