Female face is characteristically heart shaped. Male on other hand have large, broad, and square shaped faces.<br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />There are various steps involved in planning these surgeries to ensure that they are safe and precise. <br /><br />1- Diagnose soft tissues excess vs. bone<br />• Examine masseter muscles<br />• Assess jawbone shape on CT scan<br />2- Plan amount & areas of bone reduction<br />3- Perform planned reduction on surgical simulation software<br />4- Analyze final jaw profile after virtual jaw reduction<br />5- Mark virtual bone cuts according to finalized profile<br />6- Modify cuts to keep safe distance from vital tissues<br />7- Designing and 3D printing of custom cutting guides<br /><br />Hear me discuss about each of these steps in detail.<br /><br />https://facesurgerydelhi.com/facial-feminization-surgery/
