Still, you’ll also encounter a distinctly masculine focus on the jawline.

Strong jaws apparently indicate male virility more than other physical features.

But jaw surgery is not for the faint of heart.

man with facial surgery lines drawn on face

Essentially, the surgeon cuts into the jaw bones and then moves them into a more optimal position.

Bone can be taken away, added, or reshaped.

Over time, these added screws and plates merge to become one with the jaw’s architecture.

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Often, surgeons will restructure the chin while correcting the jaw.

Before and after the actual surgery, orthodontics may be needed.

Like any operation, jaw surgery is not without risk.

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Nailing down the numbers

Certainly, not everyone who undergoes jaw surgery does so for aesthetic reasons.

And people of any gender may require this surgery or choose to transform their facial structure.

Estimating the number of men who underwent jaw surgery, though, is difficult.

guy on video conference call

Still, the numbers are staggering.

Zoom made me do it…?

Delving deeper into scientific surveys, it’s clear that aesthetic procedures surged following the pandemic.

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Yet, some believe another factor influenced this trend.

For many, this has reaffirmed their interest or desire in aesthetic surgery."

Bottom line: a strong jawline can certainly attract women.

Sadly, though, it may discourage those who want a lasting bond.