AIIMS Jammu revolutionises jawline surgery

Jammu, Mar 24: A well-defined jawline, often regarded as a symbol of facial beauty and symmetry, plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall facial profile.

At AIIMS Jammu, the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is revolutionising lives through advanced jaw surgeries, offering patients the opportunity to refine their facial appearance, improve functionality, and boost self-confidence.

An ideal jawline is typically well-contoured, maintaining balanced proportions between the chin, jaw, and neck. However, several conditions such as masseteric hypertrophy and gonial angle prominence can result in a wide, square-shaped face, often deviating from the aesthetic goals desired by many.

These conditions are commonly linked to individuals with strong chewing muscles, teeth clenching, or genetic factors.

AIIMS Jammu’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has been at the forefront of addressing these concerns through state-of-the-art surgical procedures.

Recently, the department successfully conducted a jawline contouring surgery, employing a combination of mandibular angle reduction (angleplasty) and excision of the hypertrophic masseter muscle.

This approach helps in reducing the width of the lower face, creating a more sculpted and balanced jawline.

The surgical procedure was performed under general anesthesia for optimal comfort, ensuring a smooth experience for the patient.

Assistant Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr Amanjot Kaur led the procedure with expertise, supported by her dedicated team.

Anesthesia was administered by Dr Raksha Kundal and Dr Kanika Gupta, whose collaboration ensured the patient's safety throughout the procedure.

The success of this surgery underscores the high level of proficiency and advanced facilities at AIIMS Jammu.

Head of the Department of Dentistry, Prof Saurabh Kumar Gupta lauded the surgical team for their exceptional work, calling the achievement a significant milestone for the department.

“The successful execution of such cosmetic and functional surgeries represents a giant leap towards establishing AIIMS Jammu as a center for advanced maxillofacial surgeries,” he said.

AIIMS Jammu’s spokesman also acknowledged the invaluable leadership of Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Jammu, Dr Shakti Kumar Gupta.

“Under Dr Gupta's able guidance, these surgeries will offer great relief to patients suffering from facial asymmetry, broad jaws, or deformities requiring corrective jaw surgeries. Moreover, it will reduce the need for patients to travel outside the state, offering them world-class care right here at AIIMS Jammu,” the spokesman said.

Dr Amanjot Kaur said that the AIIMS Jammu follows a patient-centric approach, highlighting that corrective jaw surgery was not just about aesthetics but also about restoring balance, improving functionality, and enhancing self-confidence.

“Improving jaw function and facial symmetry can have a transformative effect on an individual’s overall quality of life,” she said.

The introduction of corrective jaw surgeries at AIIMS Jammu promises to be a boon for patients from Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and neighbouring states.

It will significantly reduce their dependence on metropolitan cities for advanced cosmetic and maxillofacial procedures.

The surgeries cater to individuals with congenital jaw deformities, post-traumatic facial asymmetry, and those seeking to improve compromised facial proportions.

With a commitment to precision, care, and excellence, the surgical team at AIIMS Jammu continues to provide world-class treatment, offering life-changing results for those seeking transformative facial surgery.