Story
Young lady was in her twenties and had one concern she had been thinking about for quite some time: her face felt too square, too strong, and more masculine than the softer look she saw for herself.
What she wanted was not a dramatic transformation. She simply wanted her face to appear gentler, slimmer, and more refined, with less width through the lower face and a more balanced overall shape. In her words, she did not want to feel “too big-headed” in photos, and hoped for an appearance that looked softer and more feminine while still natural.
But there was another side to her story. This was not only about appearance. She had also been dealing with regular teeth grinding, jaw soreness, and aching headaches. Over time, the tension through the jaw had become increasingly frustrating, and her dentist had recommended that she seek further assessment for management options.
At her consultation with Medical Aesthetics 360, our doctors carefully assessed both the aesthetic and functional aspects of her concern. The shape of the lower face, the strength of the jaw muscles, facial proportions, symptoms of clenching and grinding, and her treatment goals were all reviewed in detail. This was important, because in cases like this, the concern is often not purely cosmetic. The same muscle activity that creates a broader, stronger lower face can also contribute to discomfort, tightness, and tension-related symptoms.
She appreciated that the consultation considered the full picture. Rather than focusing only on facial slimming, the discussion also explored how reducing excessive jaw muscle activity may help support comfort and function, while also creating a softer and more tapered lower-face appearance.
A personalised treatment plan was recommended following assessment, with the goal of helping her feel more comfortable through the jaw while also achieving a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing facial shape over time.
Visible Results
As the jaw area gradually settled, the lower face appeared less wide and less heavy, with a softer and more refined outline. The square appearance through the jaw looked reduced, helping the face appear slimmer and more balanced overall.
At the same time, she also noticed improvement in jaw tension and a reduction in the sense of tightness and overuse through the area. For patients with similar concerns, this can be an important part of the overall result, especially where grinding and clenching have been contributing to both discomfort and facial shape.
The overall effect was a face that looked gentler, more harmonious, and less dominated by lower-face width, while still remaining natural and true to her features. This case highlights how careful assessment can address both appearance and function in a way that feels thoughtful, personalised, and realistic.
Doctor
Dr Suzanna Yan Ning Luo
AHPRA registration number: MED0001187471
Registration type: General and Specialist Registration – General Practice
Dr Chun-Yen Huang
AHPRA registration number: MED0001187421
Registration type: General and Specialist Registration – General Practice
Consultation, assessment, and treatment planning at Medical Aesthetics 360 are performed by our doctors, with treatment suitability determined following individual clinical review of anatomy, symptoms, and goals.
