Jaw Implants

Jaw implants are solid implants placed over the angles of the lower jaw to widen and define the back of the jawline, often together with a chin implant for a continuous contour.

They are chosen mostly by men seeking a stronger lower face and by people with a narrow or asymmetric jaw. It is the opposite of jaw reduction, and like it, the result is permanent.

What Jaw Implants involves

Working through incisions inside the mouth at the back of the lower gum, the surgeon lifts the chewing muscle off the bone, creates a pocket at the jaw angle and secures the implant with titanium screws. A CT scan is increasingly used to design custom implants that wrap the jaw and chin as one piece.

Who is a good candidate for Jaw Implants?

The assessment covers bone shape, bite and skin thickness.

• A narrow, weak or poorly defined jaw angle
• Asymmetry of the lower face
• Liked the effect of jawline filler and wants a lasting result
• Healthy teeth and gums, non-smoker

It is usually not the right choice if:

• A bite problem or severely small jaw, which needs orthognathic surgery
• Active dental infection or poor oral hygiene
• A full lower face, where adding width is unflattering
• Unwilling to accept a period of significant swelling

Technique options

• Standard silicone angle implants: sized from a range
• Custom wrap-around implants: designed from your CT scan
• With chin implant or genioplasty: for the whole jawline
• Alternatives: high-density filler or fat transfer for a temporary change

What happens during your treatment

Surgery takes one and a half to three hours under general anaesthesia, with one night in hospital.

Preparing for your trip

Plan for 8 to 10 days in Istanbul. Your surgeon reviews photographs and your medical history before you book, and you meet in person the day before surgery for examination, marking and consent with a professional interpreter.

• Stop smoking and nicotine at least four weeks before and after surgery; it is the single biggest avoidable cause of wound problems
• Tell the team about every medicine and supplement you take; blood thinners, some herbal products and hormone treatment may need to be paused on your doctor's advice
• Arrange for someone to travel with you or to be reachable, and keep the first days at home free of work and lifting
• Book a changeable return flight; your surgeon confirms when you are fit to fly

Recovery and results

Swelling is considerable for two to three weeks and mouth opening is limited because the chewing muscle has been lifted. A soft diet is needed for about two weeks, with meticulous mouth hygiene. Most people return to work after two weeks. Final definition appears at three to six months.

• Back to everyday activity: About 2 weeks
• When results show: Final at 3 to 6 months
• How long they last: Permanent; removable

Safety, risks and revision policy

Infection is the main concern because the incision is inside the mouth:

• Infection requiring implant removal
• Asymmetry or malposition
• Numbness of the lower lip and chin, usually temporary
• Prolonged difficulty opening the mouth
• Visible implant edges in thin patients, and bone remodelling beneath the implant over years

Every written proposal arranged through Clinic-Y states what the clinic covers if a correction is needed. Ask for it before you book, not after.

Cost of Jaw Implants in Türkiye

Clinic-Y does not publish a single price for Jaw Implants, because the honest figure depends on your case. What moves it:

• The surgeon's experience and the technique your anatomy needs
• The implant: material, size and whether it is custom-made
• Type of anaesthesia, the length of the operation and nights in hospital
• What the package includes: tests, garments, medication, hotel, transfers, interpreter and follow-up

Send your photographs or reports and you receive written, all-inclusive proposals from suitable teams, side by side. Reviewing your case is free.

Frequently Asked Questions