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Square-jaw shave surgery FAQ

How long will I be in hospital for this surgery?
You need to be admitted to hospital on the day of your surgery and required to stay for about a week after the surgery.
Is reducing facial bones the only option to make a face look smaller?
Facial line is composed of not only the bones but also muscles, subcutaneous fat and soft tissues. The jaw bone can be curved out while liposuction is available to reduce the size of soft tissue and muscle around the jaw line.
Will the cheekbone look like it’s protruding after this surgery?
Contouring the lower jaws without altering the shape of prominent cheekbones may make the cheekbones look even bigger than the actual size. If this is anticipated at consultation, a better result will be achieved by simultaneous surgery for both cheekbone and jaw.
Considering having Square-jaw cut is a terrifying thought, wouldn’t orthodontics be enough to alter
Orthodontics can help fix patients’ problems such as improper bites and crooked teeth.  However, correcting square-jaw line doesn’t involve any teeth realigning an orthodontic treatment alone is not used to shape the Square-jaw line.
Will there be any post-operative pain or sensitivity during the winter?
There is no clinical proof of post-operative pains and sensitivity developed during the winter. Because the mandibular osteotomy does not involve sensory facial nerves that are not originated from the bones in the face. 
Will having jawline cosmetic surgery during summer slow down the healing process?
As a matter of fact, summer season is when more patients have various cosmetic surgery while a lot of misconceptions about hot and humid weather may cause delays of the surgical site from healing. However, winter is favorable as no sweating occurs and winter clothes make it easy to cover up the surgical area.
Can Square-jaw shave surgery be performed with the chin (to obtain V facial line)?
A strong mandibular jawline is often straight from the mandibular angle to the chin point. In this case, Square-jaw shave surgery done alone may result in even a longer-looking face. So, it is usually recommended curving out the square-jaw and simultaneously correcting the chin to achieve the goal of having a V face line.
Can square-jaw shave surgery be done with chin augmentation?
Square-jaw shave surgery and chin augmentation are often done at the same time and as a result enhances the patient’s satisfaction. A small and recessive chin with a prominent square jaw can be altered by combined surgery which improves the projection of the chin with a smooth and curvy jawline.
Is the surgery painful?
Sensory nerves are surrounded by the periosteum and mucous membrane. So this is not a very painful procedure as the lower jaw is cut in a place where no sensory nerves are. You will be induced with general anesthesia prior to the surgery. Immediate or occasional complaints of pain in the surgical area are rare because the pain is always managed by anesthetics after surgery. 
After surgery, how much swelling can I expect and how long will it take to get back to normal daily
It usually takes over a week to return to a normal routine as the swelling subsides. Swelling usually completely subsides within two weeks following the procedure and regular activities can then be resumed. Bathing the lower body and easy exercise will also help reduce swelling.