Breakthrough Jawline Surgeries at AIIMS Jammu Offer New Hope

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Vijaypur, Jammu, is transforming lives through state-of-the-art jaw surgeries, helping individuals reshape their facial profiles. The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at AIIMS Jammu is at the forefront of these advancements, offering precise and meticulous jawline surgeries to enhance both aesthetics and functionality.

A well-defined jawline is widely associated with strength, youthfulness, and attractiveness. It plays a crucial role in facial harmony, enhancing an individual's overall appearance. Over the past few years, there has been growing awareness about the impact of jawline structure on facial aesthetics. Many individuals are opting for procedures to improve facial balance, add volume, shape soft tissues, reduce sagging, or modify their jawline contours. ^[1] Various factors, including genetics, bone structure, muscle development, and weight, influence an individual's jaw development, contributing to their unique facial profile.

Certain jaw-related conditions, such as masseteric hypertrophy and gonial angle prominence, can result in a facial shape that deviates from conventional aesthetic preferences. AIIMS Jammu’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department has been actively addressing such concerns, providing expert care to patients seeking corrective procedures.

In a recent surgical milestone, the medical team at AIIMS Jammu successfully performed a jawline contouring surgery. The procedure involved a combination of mandibular angle reduction (angleplasty) and excision of the hypertrophic masseter muscle to refine the lower face's width. This intricate surgery was led by Dr. Amanjot Kaur, Assistant Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, along with her dedicated team. Anesthesia for the procedure was administered by Dr. Raksha Kundal and Dr. Kanika Gupta, ensuring a safe and seamless surgical experience.

The introduction of advanced corrective jaw surgeries at AIIMS Jammu is a significant breakthrough for patients from Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and neighboring states. This development greatly reduces their reliance on metropolitan cities for specialized cosmetic and maxillofacial procedures, offering world-class treatment closer to home.

References:

1. Chugh, Dr Anmol. 2023. “What Is the Significance of the Jawline Treatment?” Best Plastic Surgeon in Gurgaon, Cosmetic Surgeon in Delhi, India. Accessed on March 25, 2025. https://dranmolchugh.com/what-is-the-significance-of-the-jawline-treatment/.

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