Jawline Refinement in Face Lifting: The Five Zones and the Five-Step Technique^✰

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Facial Anatomy
• Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

• Facial aging results in skin laxity, soft tissue atrophy, and descent, distorting well-defined facial zones.
• Restoring a defined mandibular contour is crucial for a youthful appearance after facelift and neck lift procedures.
• Jawline refinement involves volume augmentation in deficient areas and reduction in areas of fullness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a novel classification system for jawline zones.
• To present a stepwise surgical approach for systematic evaluation and treatment of the jawline.
• To improve facial harmony in the lower face and neck through targeted jawline rejuvenation.

Main Methods:

• Development of a new classification system for anatomical jawline zones.
• Description of a stepwise surgical technique for jawline evaluation and treatment.
• Application of principles including volume addition and removal for contour restoration.

Main Results:

• A novel classification of jawline zones has been established.
• A systematic surgical approach for jawline refinement has been detailed.
• The described methods aim to re-establish facial harmony and youthful contours.

Conclusions:

• The proposed jawline zone classification and surgical approach provide a systematic framework for facial rejuvenation.
• Effective jawline refinement is essential for restoring a youthful appearance in facelift and neck lift surgery.
• This methodology aids surgeons in achieving improved aesthetic outcomes for the lower face and neck.