Jawline Contouring

Preparing for jawline contouring surgery from HIM involves a few key steps to ensure the best possible outcome. In the weeks leading up to your procedure, you should avoid smoking and certain medications as advised by your surgeon. Maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise routine can also contribute to a smoother recovery. Additionally, arrange for someone to drive you home after the surgery and assist you during the initial recovery period.

Preparing for jawline contouring surgery involves a few key steps to ensure a smooth procedure and recovery:

• Consult with your surgeon: Discuss your goals, review your medical history, and get a clear understanding of the procedure, including any potential risks and recovery time.
• Pre-surgery instructions: Follow any specific instructions given by your surgeon, such as dietary restrictions or medications to avoid. This may include stopping certain medications that can increase bleeding.
• Arrange transportation: Plan for someone to drive you to and from the surgery and assist you as needed during the initial recovery period.
• Prepare your recovery space: Set up a comfortable area at home with everything you might need, such as medications, ice packs, and soft foods.
• Follow up on health: Ensure you are in good overall health, and inform your surgeon of any changes in your health status before the surgery.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol: Refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol before and after the surgery, as these can affect healing.

Following these steps will help you prepare effectively for jawline contouring surgery and support a smoother recovery process.

Jawline contouring typically involves some discomfort, but pain levels are manageable. Most patients experience soreness, swelling, and bruising post-procedure, which can be controlled with prescribed pain medications and ice packs. The discomfort is usually mild to moderate, with significant pain being uncommon.

For jawline contouring, you’ll typically need several key appointments. It starts with a consultation to discuss your goals, assess your needs, and plan the procedure. Before the surgery, you’ll have a pre-op appointment to review instructions and finalize details. On the day of the surgery, the procedure will be performed. Following the surgery, you’ll have follow-up visits, usually within the first week and then at intervals like one month and three months, to monitor your recovery and ensure the results meet your expectations.

You’ll start to notice early results from jawline contouring within a few weeks as swelling and bruising subside. Significant improvements typically become more apparent in 1 to 3 months. The final results may take up to 6 months to fully reveal themselves as residual swelling continues to diminish and the treated area settles into its new shape. Patience is key, as the complete outcome evolves over time.

Absolutely, you can fly into Dallas for jawline contouring surgery from one of our two Dallas airports. We see patients from all over the nation. We’ll help you find some places to stay and make sure your Dallas trip is smooth and enjoyable. Enjoy your time in the city while we take care of the rest!

After jawline contouring surgery, waiting 1 to 2 weeks before traveling is advisable to ensure adequate time to heal and minimize the risk of complications such as infection, excessive swelling, or bleeding. This period allows you to recover properly and follow up with your surgeon as needed.

Recovery time for jawline contouring surgery can vary, but most patients typically need one to two weeks off from work to allow for initial healing and adjustment. 

After jaw surgery, you can usually ease back into light exercises, such as walking on a treadmill, after about two weeks. However, you’ll need to hold off on intense cardio for four to six weeks and any contact sports, ball games, or high-impact activities. Heavy lifting and exercises that involve bending should also be avoided until our surgeons clear your progress.

Yes, jawline contouring can often be combined with other procedures to enhance more comprehensively. Common combinations include rhinoplasty to balance the facial profile, chin augmentation to complement the jawline for a more defined lower face, and facelift or neck lift to address overall facial aging.

Jawline contouring, like any surgical procedure, carries some risks. These may include:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Swelling and bruising
• Asymmetry
• Scarring
• Numbness or sensation changes

During your consultation, discussing these risks with your surgeon at HIM Plastic Surgery in Dallas, TX, will help you understand how they are managed and ensure you’re well-informed before proceeding.