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What is Lower Face Contouring?

What is Lower Face Contouring?

In aesthetic medicine, certain facial proportions have long been associated with softer, traditionally feminine features. These often include a softly tapered lower face, gentle jawline contours, and relative width through the cheekbones compared to the jaw. This distribution of proportion is sometimes described as a “heart-shaped” facial balance. 

Lower face contouring is a broad term for approaches that may help refine the appearance of the lower third of the face including:

  • Jawline shape and perceived width
  • Chin proportion and profile balance
  • Lower cheek support and how the jawline transitions
  • Overall harmony between upper, mid and lower face i.e heart-shaped balance

Because different structures influence shape (skin quality, soft tissue, muscle activity, and bony proportions), our typical starting point is an assessment to identify what’s actually contributing to your concern.

During consultation, we focus on enhancing balance and proportion in a way that suits your natural anatomy rather than replicating a single standard.

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The Science What Can Influence Lower Face Shape?

Lower face shape is commonly influenced by a combination of:

  • Genetics and baseline anatomy – jaw width, chin projection, facial proportions
  • Muscle activity – particularly in the jaw muscles, often linked with clenching, grinding or TMJ 
  • Soft tissue volume and contour – how fullness sits through the lower cheeks and along the jawline
  • Skin quality and laxity – how firmly skin sits over the lower face
  • Lifestyle factors – stress patterns, bite mechanics and habits like clenching

Facial shape is influenced by various factors, including muscle structure, fat distribution, and genetics. While general approaches such as weight management may influence overall facial appearance, targeted lower face assessment can offer more specific options for facial balance and harmony. 

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Common Lower Face Shape Contributors And How We Assess Them

In your consultation, your practitioner will listen to your concerns before clinically assessing each one. At every step, we’ll explain what what’s happening, underlying causes and answer any questions you may have.

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Why We Start With A Consultation

Every aesthetic treatment at Contour Clinics begins with a medical consultation with a qualified cosmetic doctor or cosmetic nurse. Your consult is designed to be measured, educational, and collaborative, so you can make informed decisions with clear expectations about what’s possible for you. 

Your Contour Clinics consultation typically includes:

  • A focused 1:1 discussion of your goals and what you want to change (and keep)
  • Medical history and suitability screening to review your medical history, relevant medications, and any factors that may affect suitability or safety.
  • Assessment of anatomy, skin, and movement patterns
  • A doctor-led, personalised plan that considers safety, suitability, realistic outcomes, budget and timeline
  • Discussion of options and realistic outcomes including expectation setting, including limitations, trade-offs, and staged options where relevant
  • A written roadmap in your Contour Clinics app so you can review next steps in your own time
  • Time and space to ask questions and consider your options, so you can decide next moves on your own timeline. No rushed decisions or pressure.
What We May Discuss During A Lower Face Contouring Consult with Contour Clinics

What We May Discuss During A Lower Face Contouring Consult

Your clinician will assess your lower face as a set of layered structures that change differently over time. Depending on your anatomy and goals, in your consultation your practitioner may talk through the following areas.

Skin Quality and Firmness

If skin texture, laxity, redness or pigmentation is contributing to how defined your jawline appears, skin-supporting options may focus on Skin Tightening or Collagen Stimulation. 

Structure And Proportion

Chin projection and lower face proportions can significantly influence balance. We use your 3D images to assess harmony across facial thirds and explain how small proportional differences can change overall definition.

TGA and AHPRA guidelines restrict us from listing certain product names and prescription-only treatments online. If relevant, these details are discussed one-to-one during your consultation.

Muscle Activity And Jaw Tension

Some people have stronger jaw muscle activity that can influence perceived width through the lower face. If this appears to be a key contributor for you, your clinician can explain suitable options that may help support a softer lower face appearance, and also discuss any related functional symptoms like clenching or grinding.

How Much is Lower Face Contouring?

We understand that cost is an important factor in your decision-making process. Due to Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulations, we’re unable to publish pricing details online for prescription only treatments that may be discussed during lower face contouring consultations.

At Contour Clinics, pricing varies depending on your individual anatomy, the areas assessed, and the extent of treatment that may be appropriate. 

For personalised guidance and transparent pricing information, we recommend contacting our team directly or booking a consultation with one of our experienced cosmetic doctors.

Prices

All consultations with our cosmetic doctors are complimentary and obligation free.

Regulations in Australia prevent clinics like ours from publicly advertising the prices of certain consultations. You can read more about it in Contour Clinics pricing.

All review appointments are complimentary. We understand that most of us lead busy lives. These reviews are not mandatory and only need to be booked if you feel it necessary.

The Contour Clinics Guarantee

At Contour Clinics, we’re committed to providing safe, ethical, and personalised cosmetic care. Our experienced doctors focus on delivering balanced, realistic consultations tailored specifically to your needs.

Book your complimentary consultation today to discuss suitability, cosmetic options and experience the patient-focused care that sets Contour Clinics apart. Individual results can vary, and your practitioner will guide you through what could be achievable for you.

 

  • Complimentary, obligation-free consultations with experienced doctors
  • Strict safety and hygiene protocols aligned with industry-leading standards
  • Advanced 3D photography to aid in a collaborative, comprehensive facial analysis
  • Products and technologies selected based on quality, safety, and efficacy
  • Medical-grade clinical environments thoughtfully designed for patient comfort and convenience

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I prepare for my lower face contouring consultation?

To prepare for your consultation and potential treatment, we recommend: 

  • Avoiding heavy alcohol consumption before your appointment 
  • Informing your doctor of any medications or supplements 
  • Arriving with clean skin free of makeup 
  • Ensuring you understand the risks, benefits, and realistic expectations 

If you feel uncertain at any stage, seeking a second medical opinion is always appropriate.

Does facial slimming treatment hurt?

Most patients find facial slimming treatments well tolerated with minimal discomfort. For those who prefer additional comfort, options such as topical anaesthetic and cooling with ice packs can be used before the procedure. Nitrous oxide (also known as “happy gas”) is also available if clinically indicated to help ease treatment-related anxiety or discomfort.

What pain relief options are available for facial slimming treatment?

No one should experience pain unnecessarily during their cosmetic treatments. Our pain relief options include:

  • Numbing cream
  • Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) if clinically indicated
  • Stress balls

How Long Do Results Last?

Results can vary from person to person. Your clinician can explain expected outcomes and treatment length during your consultation, based on your anatomy and goals.

Is Lower Face Contouring Safe?

All medical procedures carry risks and aren’t suitable for everyone. Your clinician will discuss risks, limitations, contraindications and aftercare as they relate to your individual circumstances during your consultation, so you can make a balanced, informed decision.

Who May Not Be Suitable For Treatment?

Lower face contouring may not be appropriate for everyone, including: 

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding 
  • Certain neuromuscular conditions 
  • Previous hypersensitivity or allergy to treatment components 

A full medical assessment is performed during your consultation to ensure safety and suitability.

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