Jawline Lift Guide | Sculpt Your Lower Face for a Youthful, Defined Look

If sagging jowls, loose skin, or a soft chin contour are hiding your jawline, a jawline lift may be the precise solution. This targeted procedure sharpens the lower face, tightens skin, and enhances definition—creating a more youthful, V-shaped silhouette without over-pulling or distortion.

What Is a Jawline Lift?

A jawline lift is a surgical or minimally invasive procedure that improves the contour of the lower face and jaw by:

  • Lifting sagging jowls
  • Tightening loose skin and underlying tissue
  • Enhancing the jaw-chin angle
  • Defining the lower facial border

It may be performed as a standalone treatment or as part of a lower facelift or neck lift for more comprehensive results.


Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a good candidate for a jawline lift if you:

  • Have mild to moderate jowling
  • Experience loss of definition along the jawline
  • Notice marionette lines or lower facial sagging
  • Have good skin elasticity and are in overall good health
  • Are in your 40s to 70s and want a refined, natural look


Key Benefits of a Jawline Lift

  • Eliminates jowls and recontours the jaw
  • Restores a youthful V-line shape
  • Reduces marionette lines and folds
  • Lifts sagging skin without over-tightening
  • Minimal scarring—incisions hidden around the ears
  • Long-lasting, natural results


Jawline Lift Techniques

TechniqueDescriptionBest ForMini Jawline LiftShort-scar facelift focused on lower faceMild jowling, younger patientsLower FaceliftComprehensive lift of jaw, cheeks, and neckModerate to severe saggingNeck Lift with PlatysmaplastyTightens neck and jawline, removes bands and excess skinNeck laxity and jawline saggingThread Lift (PDO/Mint/PLCL)Minimally invasive threads to lift jawline temporarilyEarly sagging, maintenanceJawline LiposuctionRemoves fat under the chin/jawline for better contourDouble chin, youthful skinNon-surgical RF or HIFUSkin tightening with devices like Ultherapy, InMode, ShurinkMild skin laxity, early aging


How Is a Surgical Jawline Lift Performed?

  1. Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general
  2. Incisions: Around the ears and possibly under the chin
  3. SMAS Tightening: Underlying tissue layer is repositioned upward
  4. Skin Redraping: Excess skin is trimmed and re-secured
  5. Fat Removal or Grafting: Optional for contour balance

Surgery Time: 2–3 hours
 Outpatient: Most patients go home the same day


Recovery Timeline

  • Days 1–3: Swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort
  • Day 5–7: Sutures removed
  • Day 10–14: Return to normal activities
  • 1–2 months: Final jawline definition becomes visible
  • 3–6 months: Full healing and scar maturation
Compression garments and proper posture can improve results and reduce swelling.

How Long Do Results Last?

  • Surgical jawline lifts typically last 8–12 years
  • Thread lifts last 1–2 years
  • Non-surgical options may require annual maintenance


Jawline Lift Cost (Estimated)

RegionPrice Range (USD)South Korea₩5M – ₩10M ($3,800 – $7,500)USA / Canada$7,000 – $14,000UK / EU£5,000 – £9,000


Costs depend on the method, surgeon experience, and whether combined with other procedures.

Common Combinations

  • Neck Lift – For double chin or banding
  • Chin Liposuction or Implant – To enhance chin-jaw definition
  • Thread Lift or Exosome Therapy – For post-surgical refinement
  • Lower Eyelid or Facelift – For complete lower-face rejuvenation


A jawline lift is a powerful, targeted procedure for anyone seeking a sharper, more sculpted lower face. Whether you choose a surgical lift, thread lift, or combination treatment, the goal is the same: to restore youthful balance and confidence—with results that look like you, only younger.



Considering a jawline lift in Korea?
Clinics in Seoul’s Gangnam district specialize in advanced jawline contouring techniques using minimally invasive or deep SMAS lifts—with English-speaking care for international patients.

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