Chin & Jawline Contouring
Chin & Jawline Contouring
Mabrie Facial Institute
166 Geary Street
Floor 1300
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 445-9513
Text/SMS: (866) 618-9459
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
It’s understandable that you would want a strong chin and jaw—they are key components of an attractive face for women and men. When your chin lacks projection or your jawline isn’t defined, it can cause the appearance of jowling, heavy cheeks, and double chin, even if you’re young and fit.
The chin, jawline, and jaw angle define the lower face by visually separating the face from the neck, and are responsible for shaping the lower face. These anatomical areas help frame the face and can determine how masculine or feminine your face looks. Fortunately, at Mabrie Facial Institute in San Francisco, our mastery of the art and science of dermal fillers means our chin and jawline filler patients enjoy stunning results.
At Mabrie Facial Institute, we take a surgical approach to fillers, meaning we have elevated the art, process, and administration of fillers for an exceptional experience and outcome. We specialize in using chin and jawline filler to sculpt attractive contours for these key areas and define the lower border of the face.
The chin is the focal point of the lower face and in many ways is key to the attractiveness of the entire face in general. The chin shape, height, width, and projection are all important, and though they are determined by underlying bone, fat, and muscle, they are adjustable with fillers.
The width, shape, and size are important determinants of the masculinity or femininity of the face. Masculine chins are wider, larger, and more angular than feminine chins.
The jawline extends from the chin to the angle of the mandible, and frames the face, visually separating it from the neck. It is shaped by the underlying bone, but the prominence of the adjoining structures can affect the visibility and definition of the jawline. For example, sagging cheek skin can make the jawline less sharp.
Located at the very back of the jawline curving upwards towards the ear, this is the posterior prominent point of the face. For both males and females, the prominence of the mandibular angle is important for a youthful-looking, attractive lower face. It is generally more prominent in men than women.
What can be addressed with chin and jawline contouring? Check out these chin and jawline filler before and after photos to visualize what’s possible.
A masculine chin is often described as “chiseled” and “strong”. When the chin is small or under projected the face appears round or lacking definition. A weak chin and jawline can contribute to a “baby-face” or immature-look. Fillers can augment the chin and allow us to customize the height, width, and projection of the chin. The results are a strong, sculpted appearance with angled contours.
A softly, contoured chin can create a feminine, V-shape in women. The shape and size of the chin can be customized from subtle to amplified based on goals. Fillers to the chin can reshape a round face by elongating the chin to create an oval, heart, or diamond shape.
A straight and contoured jawline helps define the face most notably on profile. Jawline fillers can be performed as a single procedure or added during chin contouring to correct volume deficits, asymmetry, and irregular contours. The results are smooth, defined, masculine angles that balance and enhance the face.
Jawline filler in the female face sculpts, shapes, and enhances the lower face improving overall appearance most notably on profile. Patients can customize their treatment plan from subtle to strong, angular contours based on desired results. The procedure can be performed stand-alone or combined with chin enhancement.
The angle of the mandible is located at the back corner of the jawline. This area of the jawline helps frame the face and create delineation between the face and neck. Beneficial to men and women, shaping the mandibular angle can anchor the profile and create facial shape.
The BOTOX for Masseter & Jaw is an excellent addition to the Chin and Jawline Contour treatment. Often, bottom-heavy cheeks obscure the jawline and create an undefined transition between the face and neck. By slimming bottom-heavy cheeks we are able to alter the facial shape, making it less round and revealing more definition to the jawline.
Chin BOTOX with filler
Chin BOTOX without filler
Some people have an overactive mentalis muscle, which creates tension in the chin. This can cause a dimpled appearance, and can pull the chin back. By injecting a very small amount of a neuromodulator such as BOTOX, we can relax this muscle, improving the contours and projection of the chin.
At Mabrie Facial Institute, our Illumination 360° approach means your results will look great from any angle, in any light. We contour your chin and jawline to bring your lower face into harmony with your other features without looking unnatural or altered. Our experienced injectors carefully sculpt the chin in all 3 dimensions: projection, height, and width. We correct asymmetry, and meticulously blend chin augmentation with the adjacent jawline to create a natural appearance. Many individuals also opt to add BOTOX for Masseter & Jaw to their treatment plan for a more significant transformation.
All this is carefully discussed and planned, then executed over 2 (or more) appointments for optimal results and satisfaction.
For the chin, the filler is placed in the different areas to build, layer, sculpt, and contour the lower face. The amount, location, type, and depth of filler are modified according to your desired results. We may use a combination of fillers and place them in locations including just under the skin, under the muscle, or on the underlying bone. Sometimes we use BOTOX® injections on the mentalis muscle in order to relax it and allow for increased projection.
When contouring the anterior jawline, our skilled injectors place filler just beneath the skin (subcutaneous) to build and sculpt a more youthful jawline. For the mandibular angle, we place the filler just under the skin and directly on the bone to increase the prominence of the angle.
The refinement appointment is not optional, it is essential to creating the caliber of results our patients deserve and expect. We are careful not to place too much filler at the first appointment because it can pool and spread, causing undesirable results. By layering an appropriate amount of filler over multiple visits, we create natural definition along the jawline and a clear separation of the face from the neck.
For more about what to expect, visit Your Treatment Timeline.
Our Full Face 360° package is perfectly designed to help you look your absolute best. From the top of your forehead to your chin and jawline, your Wow-worthy results will help you feel confidently ready for anything (from any angle).
TELL ME MOREFor comprehensive pricing information, visit our Procedure Pricing page.
TREATMENT | PRICE |
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Chin & Jawline Filler (for the anterior jawline) Includes up to 4 syringes of filler. |
PHYSICIAN $5,300 PHYS. ASST. $4,200 |
Jaw Angle (for the posterior jawline) Includes up to 4 syringes of filler. Additional filler may be required to achieve optimal results. |
PHYSICIAN $5,300 PHYS. ASST. $4,200 |
Refinement Syringes | PHYSICIAN $600* PHYS. ASST. $500* |
*Discounted syringe pricing applies only during the active (initial) treatment phase
If you are interested in learning more about contouring your chin and jawline with filler, request a consultation online with one of the specialists at Mabrie Facial Institute or call us at (415) 445-9513 to schedule your initial appointment. If you’ll be visiting us from outside the area, our Fly in for Your Procedure page was created just for you to help make planning your trip as smooth as possible.
MFI focuses exclusively on injectables, and has set the bar in the art and science of fillers for more than 15 years. Dr. Mabrie, trained as a facial plastic surgeon, has dedicated thousands of hours to carefully selecting and training our talented Injectors in the most innovative, effective, and safe techniques for injectables. There is no other practice in the Bay Area with the level of experience, education, and passion for injectables you'll find at MFI.
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The Chin & Jawline Filler package typically costs $5,300 at Mabrie Facial Institute. Treatment with one of our Physician Assistant Injectors is $4,200. If additional syringes are needed, those are priced at a discount.
We offer financing through CareCredit and Alphaeon, and qualified borrowers may be eligible for 0% financing for 6 to 12 months.
For contouring the chin and jawline, we use fillers from the Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® families (including the new VOLUX) and RADIESSE®. For your procedure, depending on your specific needs and goals, we may use a combination of different fillers. Each formulation has its own unique characteristics, and our expert injectors choose the appropriate product based on factors such as depth of injection and treatment area. Learn more about your different filler options by visiting our Dermal Fillers 101 page.
It’s normal to have some discomfort, swelling, and bruising for 24 to 48 hours after your treatment. Because we use the flexible, blunt-tipped microcannula and a very gentle approach, our patients have less of this than the typical dermal filler patient. Cold or warm compresses can help with your comfort. You’ll want to avoid lying face down or strenuous exercise for the first day, but other than that, you should be able to return to normal activities right away. For more information, visit our page about the recovery process.