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Jawline implants
A practical guide to jaw implants in Turkey: approximate prices compared with the UK, the US and Germany, how implants compare with jawline contouring and filler, off-the-shelf and custom implants, who is a candidate, the operation, recovery week by week, risks from plastic surgery sources and how to choose a surgeon.
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Jawline implants in Turkey: what they do
Jawline implants (jaw implants) in Turkey are chosen mainly by people who want a wider, stronger or more defined lower face. Solid implants are placed along the lower jaw bone through cuts inside the mouth, usually at the angle of the jaw below the ears, sometimes along the whole jawline from the angle to the chin. They add width and a sharper corner to the jaw, make the line from ear to chin clearer and can balance a large nose or a weak lower face. Men often want a squarer, more angular jaw; women more often want a smooth, defined line without extra width.
Jawline surgery in Turkey covers several different operations, and the word "jawline" can mean opposite things: adding bone-like volume with implants, or reducing a wide jaw by shaving bone (jawline contouring). This page is about adding volume. If the main concern is the chin alone, see chin implants; for the whole range of face and jaw operations, see our facial surgery guide.
A surgeon's opinion on your photos and, ideally, a CT scan is free to request and is the right place to start, because the jaw implant that suits you depends on the shape of your bone, your bite and your soft tissues.
Who is a good candidate for jaw implants?
- adults whose facial skeleton has finished growing, usually from the early twenties;
- a narrow or sloping jaw angle, a short or poorly defined jaw, or a jawline that disappears into the neck;
- a stable bite — or a bite problem that has already been assessed by an orthodontist and maxillofacial surgeon, because a jaw that sits too far back is sometimes better treated with orthognathic (jaw) surgery;
- healthy teeth and gums, as the implants go in through the mouth;
- non-smokers, or people prepared to stop before and after surgery.
Jaw implants are usually not the answer if your jaw already looks wide from a large masseter muscle, if the problem is mainly fat under the chin (see double chin liposuction) or if loose skin hides the jawline (see neck lift and facelift).
Jaw implant cost in Turkey compared with the UK, US and Germany
Prices differ a lot between off-the-shelf implants and custom implants designed from a CT scan. The table gives approximate private-sector totals; in Turkey, packages for international patients usually include the surgeon, anaesthesia, implants, hospital stay, medication, check-ups and transfers. The exact price is confirmed in a written quote after a surgeon has seen your photos and scans.
| Country | Approximate cost, off-the-shelf jaw angle implants | Approximate cost, custom jaw implants |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | about €3,000–€6,000 | about €7,000–€14,000 or more |
| United Kingdom | about £6,000–£10,000 | about £12,000–£25,000 |
| United States | about $8,000–$15,000 | about $15,000–$35,000 |
| Germany | about €5,000–€10,000 | about €10,000–€20,000 |
Approximate ranges, confirmed in a written quote. What changes the price: the implant type and maker, whether the CT scan and design are included, a chin implant or full wrap-around implant added, the length of the hospital stay and other operations done at the same time. Custom implants need several weeks for design and manufacture, so plan the trip around the delivery date.
Jaw implants vs jawline contouring vs filler
| Jaw implants | Jawline contouring (bone reduction) | Jawline filler | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Adds width, angle and definition | Narrows a wide or square jaw by shaving or cutting bone | Adds definition with hyaluronic acid or similar |
| Suits | Narrow, sloping or weak jaw | Wide, heavy lower face from bone | Small changes, or testing a new shape |
| Permanence | Permanent, removable | Permanent | About 12–18 months, depending on the product |
| Anaesthesia | General | General | None or local |
| Recovery | About 2–3 weeks socially; swelling for months | About 2–4 weeks; swelling for months | A few days |
| Main risks | Infection, shifting, asymmetry, nerve numbness | Nerve injury, asymmetry, bleeding | Lumps, migration, rarely blocked blood vessels |
In the jawline filler vs implants question, filler is a reasonable first step: it shows how a stronger jaw looks on your face without surgery. But defining a jaw angle takes a large amount of filler, the treatment has to be repeated, and over years the total can exceed the cost of implants while still looking softer. See fillers for the non-surgical route.
Types of jawline implants
- Jaw angle implants — placed at the corner of the jaw below the ears to add width or to lengthen the angle downwards. The most common type.
- Wrap-around or extended implants — run along the jawline and join a chin implant, for a continuous line from ear to chin.
- Custom jaw implants — designed from a CT scan of your skull with computer planning and made individually, usually from silicone or porous polyethylene (PEEK and titanium are used in some systems). They fit the bone exactly, which reduces shifting and allows asymmetry to be corrected, but cost and planning time are higher.
Ask which implant system, size and material the surgeon plans to use, whether it is approved by the regulator in your country (CE / UKCA or FDA), and whether you will receive the implant card with the product details.
How jaw implant surgery is performed
The operation takes about one to three hours under general anaesthesia, longer for custom wrap-around implants. Through cuts inside the mouth at the back of the lower gums, the surgeon lifts the tissues off the bone and creates a pocket at the jaw angle. The implant is placed, positioned symmetrically and fixed to the bone with small titanium screws so it cannot move. The cuts are closed with dissolving stitches and a compression garment supports the face. Most patients stay one night in hospital.
Jaw implant recovery week by week
- Days 1–3: considerable swelling and tightness, difficulty opening the mouth wide, pain controlled with tablets; a liquid or very soft diet and careful mouth hygiene.
- Days 4–7: swelling starts to fall; the surgeon checks the wounds. Most people can fly home at around day 7.
- Weeks 2–3: back to work for many people, though the face still looks fuller than the final result; normal food gradually returns.
- Week 6: sport usually allowed again.
- Months 3–6: the swelling settles and the jawline shows. Some firmness lasts up to a year.
A few things make recovery easier: sleep with the head raised for the first week, use cold packs in the first two days, rinse the mouth after every meal as instructed, avoid smoking (it raises the risk of infection and poor healing), and do not press or massage the implants unless the surgeon tells you to. Contact the surgeon at once if one side becomes more swollen, red, hot or painful after the first week, or if you notice discharge inside the mouth — these can be early signs of infection, which is easier to treat when caught early. For flying soon after surgery, see flying after surgery.
Jaw implants before and after: what to look for
In jaw implants before and after photos, compare the front view as well as the profile, because the width at the jaw angle and its symmetry are clearest from the front. Photos should be at least six months after surgery, with the same lighting and a relaxed face. A natural result looks like a stronger version of your own jaw: the angle is clear but not sharp, the two sides match, and the jawline flows into the chin. Very wide or visibly square results often date poorly.
Risks of jaw implants
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and plastic surgery textbooks describe the following risks of facial implants:
- Infection — the implant sits close to the mouth; an infected implant usually has to be removed and may be replaced months later.
- Shifting or malposition and asymmetry, which may need a second operation; screw fixation and custom fit lower this risk.
- Numbness of the lower lip and chin if the mental nerve is stretched — usually temporary, occasionally lasting.
- Weakness of the lower lip from injury to the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve — rare.
- A result that is too large, too small or unnatural, a palpable edge, or capsule formation.
- Bleeding, haematoma and the risks of general anaesthesia.
Implants can be removed or exchanged, but removal after years can leave the soft tissues looser. For general travel safety, see is plastic surgery in Turkey safe.
Choosing a surgeon for jawline surgery in Turkey
Jaw implants are placed by plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons and oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Choose a surgeon who offers more than one jawline option — implants, contouring and fillers — so the advice fits your face rather than the only method available; who asks about your bite and, for custom implants, a CT scan; and who shows results at least six months old. Send a front view, both profiles and both three-quarter views with the teeth together and the face relaxed. Allow seven to ten days in Turkey. Packages, transfers and documents work as for other cosmetic operations — see how it works, the plastic surgery hub and the hospitals with their own price lists. Cosmetic surgery is not covered by standard travel insurance; read insurance for cosmetic surgery abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
Approximately €3,000–€6,000 for off-the-shelf jaw angle implants and about €7,000–€14,000 or more for custom implants designed from a CT scan. In the UK the same operations cost roughly £6,000–£25,000. The exact price is confirmed in a written quote.
Jaw implants are an established operation when performed by an experienced plastic, facial plastic or maxillofacial surgeon in a hospital, with implants approved in Europe or the US. Infection and shifting are the main risks, so make sure follow-up is arranged after you return home.
Jaw implants add width and definition to a narrow or weak jaw. Jawline contouring removes bone to make a wide or square jaw narrower. They solve opposite problems.
Filler suits small changes or testing a new shape and lasts about a year to eighteen months. Implants give stronger, permanent definition with one operation, and over years may cost less than repeated filler.
Custom implants fit the bone exactly, which helps with asymmetry, larger changes and revision surgery, and lowers the risk of shifting. For a modest change at the jaw angle, off-the-shelf implants are often enough.
Most people return to work after two to three weeks. Swelling makes the face look wider at first; the jawline shows after about three months and the final result after about six to twelve months.
Usually seven to ten days, so that the surgeon can check the wounds before you fly. Custom implants also need planning weeks before the trip.
No visible scars: the cuts are inside the mouth and close with dissolving stitches.
They are designed to stay for life, fixed to the bone with small screws. They can be removed or exchanged if there is a problem or you want a different size.
Yes. A chin implant or a wrap-around implant joins the jaw angle to the chin for a continuous jawline, and is often done in the same operation.
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