06/09/2025
New in POLITICO, Dr. Ariel N. Rad and I were interviewed about the popularity of jawline enhancement procedures among men in DC. As a dermatologist and plastic surgeon practicing together (and married for 13 years 🤍) I love that we can offer the full spectrum of approaches to improving concerns such as jawline contour, and we see men seeking out a wide range of nonsurgical and surgical solutions.
I often treat these patients with higher G prime fillers (like Voluma) to define the contour of the jaw, combined with Thermage FLX for radiofrequency skin firming. I find that it’s key for best results to do this incrementally over time to avoid over-treatment with fillers and heat-based devices. For those with skin and/or muscle laxity, surgical neck lifts and deep neck sculpting are the most effective approaches for a definitive and durable result.
The most popular treatments for men in my practice also include gentle fractional resurfacing lasers to improve skin texture and tone and to minimize pore size, small amounts of Botox precisely placed to enhance skin smoothness and to reduce expression lines without obviously altering facial expression, and hyaluronic acid skin boosters that improve hydration and elasticity without adding volume. I also always recommend that we develop a concise and effective skincare routine since skin quality is such an important determinant of looking our best at every age.
Chiseled jawlines are in everywhere, but in Washington, D.C., people have even more reasons to go under the knife (or at least the needle).
