How Do We Plan Jawline Contouring for Facial Feminization Surgery? Dr. Sanchaita Kohli

Female face is characteristically heart shaped. Male on other hand have large, broad, and square shaped faces.So, jawline recontouring for facial feminization involves slimming down the broad and masculine jawline to a softer, v shape jaw profile that is characteristic of a female face. Maxillofacial Surgeons shave down the sharp and angular edges of the lower jawbone so that the jaw becomes narrower.A lot of planning goes into creating a perfectly symmetrical jawline which is aesthetic and feminine. The surgeon must also ensure that no blood vessels or vital nerves are damaged while cutting the bone.There are various steps involved in planning these surgeries to ensure that they are safe and precise. 1- Diagnose soft tissues excess vs. bone• Examine masseter muscles• Assess jawbone shape on CT scan2- Plan amount & areas of bone reduction3- Perform planned reduction on surgical simulation software4- Analyze final jaw profile after virtual jaw reduction5- Mark virtual bone cuts according to finalized profile6- Modify cuts to keep safe distance from vital tissues7- Designing and 3D printing of custom cutting guidesHear me discuss about each of these steps in detail.https://facesurgerydelhi.com/facial-feminization-surgery/