Jaw Augmentation in Iran: All You Need to Know

Be it male or female, no one likes a recessed or weak jawline. That’s why people go for the procedure of enhancing and correcting their jaws.

However, when it comes to beauty, the budget becomes a deciding factor. That’s where the trending phenomenon of medical tourism comes in, picking up where treatment in your homeland leaves off.

This is indeed an opportunity for those looking for cheaper services. But some destinations are getting noticed for offering particular procedures at their bests. One good example is Iran, which has turned into a reliable destination for getting various cosmetic procedures, including jaw augmentation.

So, if you’re considering to get your jawline enhancement in Iran, in this article we provide you with all the details you need to know about this treatment, its costs, how it’s done in this country, and many more.

What Is Jawline Enhancement?

Jawline enhancement, also known as jaw augmentation, helps with making a so-called “weak jaw” to appear more defined and strong looking.

A jawline is made of 3 main parts:

1. Front of the jaw which is called the “chin”.
2. Back of the jaw which is called ramus or angle of the jaw
3. The middle of the jaw called body, which supports the teeth

There are two main types of jawline enhancement treatments: surgical and non-surgical, which will be discussed later on.

As for the sections of the jaw, a person might have a deficiency in one or more of those areas. So, when deciding to undergo a jawline augmentation, all of these must be taken into account in order for them to be in sync and harmony with each other.

Why Jawline Enhancement?

Jaw forms the shape of the face. Other than that, a defined and strong jawline and chin have very obvious effects on a person’s looks and significantly increases attractiveness.

Moreover, jawline shape tells us about a person’s personality. For instance, a person’s strong chin and jaw might be a sign of his/ her strong character.

Some people have inherited a recessed chin. Some have problems due to improper alignment of the teeth, which can sometimes be corrected with braces or orthognathic surgery.

Aging also reduces our jawline definition due to skin sagging and drooping and fat accumulation.

Jaw enhancement treatment is a great option for people who have beauty concerns and are looking to improve their looks by overcoming their weak jawlines.

Why Jaw Augmentation in Iran?

The story of medical tourism in Iran goes back to the time where citizens of neighboring countries started to come to Iran to get their treatments done by skilled Iranian doctors.

This surge continued to grow and a new area, i.e. cosmetic tourism, has emerged as the country has topped amongst the countries with the high rate of plastic surgeries and especially rhinoplasty. Now, the country is crowned as the nose job capital of the world.

In general, there are 3 main reasons attracting people to flock to Iran for cosmetic/medical procedures: doctors, costs, and medical facilities.

In the first place, you may assume that cheaper treatment is the prime reason patients consider the country for. However, none of our patients has referred to this as their motivation. This country has attracted people for its strong base of proficient and qualified surgeons before anything else.

Moreover, despite being a developing country, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centers provide excellent services to the patients just like what they may receive in a developed country.

Currently, more than 150 hospitals have opened their doors to foreign patients, being licensed to launch the International Patient Department. Many of them are ready enough to offer treatment much more rapidly than western countries.

Cost of Jawline Augmentation in Iran

The price of your jawline surgery depends on the procedure you are going to undergo. Jaw augmentation surgery or jaw implants in Iran costs around $3,500. But enhancing your jaw with dermal fillers will cost you around $500- $1,000 ($200 per cc). This is while the cost of jaw augmentation surgery in many countries like the US starts from $8,000 and goes up to $15,000 and more.

How Is Jawline Enhancement Done in Iran?

Jaw augmentation in Iran is performed with different surgical and non-surgical methods by trained and experienced plastic surgeons.

As mentioned earlier, there are two surgical and non-surgical methods for jaw augmentation. Now we’re going through each of the mentioned methods separately.

Surgical Jawline Augmentation

This surgery which is also referred to as jaw implants, is ideal for men and women with small jaws, giving them an angular and strong jawline.

Jaw implants are also called gonial angle implants because they augment the gonial angle of the jaw. These manufactured implants are designed for different jawline shapes.

This surgery is done under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes incisions inside the mouth. Then, the implant is placed through the incisions, hidden inside the mouth, right against the jawbone behind the masseter muscle and is held in place with titanium screws.

After the placement of the implants, the incisions are closed in layers in order to avoid the fluids in the mouth to enter into the wound. This procedure usually takes about 1- 2 hours.

Sometimes chin augmentation is also performed simultaneously with the jawline augmentation surgery. Chin implants are placed through small incisions made inside the lower lips. People with small and weak chins can benefit from this surgery along with jaw enhancement. These will give them more balanced facial features and looks.

What type of jaw implants are used in Iran?

Medapor and silicone implants are the two main types of jawline implants. The body tissues can grow into Medapor implants and they have the benefit of being more stable than silicone implants.

In Iran, Medapor and silicone implants are used based on your condition and preference. Also, FDA-approved mentor implants are very popular in the country as they yield more satisfactory results.

PROs and CONs of jaw augmentation surgery

The advantage of this surgery is that there are no external scars because all of the incisions are made from inside of the mouth. Furthermore, the implants can result in more harmony as they can be shaped to match the patient’s jawline.

After enhancing your jawline, you’ll experience limited ability to smile, talk, and open your mouth and you may go through some level of discomfort for a limited time. It also takes a few weeks or months to see the final results.

Non-surgical Jawline Enhancement

Another type of jawline contouring treatment is a non-surgical method which is called dermal filler jawline injections.

Filler injection for jawline is done in clinics specialized in skin care and cosmetic procedures in Iran. The cost depends on the volume used in each session, which is usually about 2 CC. It also depends on the type of gel, doctor and clinical services.

This procedure starts first by wiping the area with alcohol. The doctor applies topical anesthetics to the area. Then, the filler is injected and is massaged in order to mold it into place. Dermal filler injection takes no more than 15 minutes.

PROs and CONs of jaw augmentation with fillers

PROs:

• No downtime and hospital stay
• No external or internal scarring
• No need for general anesthesia
• Reversible process
• Immediate results

CONs:

• It does not correct every problem
• The results are temporary
• You will experience swelling after the injection which will subside within 3 to 4 days

Recovery after Jawline Augmentation Procedures

The duration and nature of your recovery period are determined based on whether you get a jaw implant or filler injection.

After jawline surgery, swelling and soreness are common. The swelling may increase especially within 24-48 hours after the operation. The major swelling subsides after a few days, but some swelling may remain for weeks and even months. So, it will take a few months in order to see the final results.

Generally, you will need to take around 1 week off from work. During the healing time, smiling, fully moving the mouth, and talking might be limited. Appropriate diet and eating habits must be advised by the doctor.

After getting jawline enhancement fillers, there’s no specific recovery involved. You’d be able to go home and resume your work immediately after the injection. However, you may experience swelling, numbness, and discomfort for a few days after the procedure.