Facial Contouring
in Toronto
Full cheeks often make the face look youthful, but sometimes the fullness stands out more than you want, especially in the lower cheeks or under the chin. Facial contouring can add definition to these areas while keeping your features balanced. At FORM Face + Body in Toronto, we offer both surgical and non-surgical options, such as buccal fat reduction, chin augmentation, submental liposuction, and skin tightening. We tailor each treatment to your facial structure and your goals.
Buccal fat reduction, chin augmentation, submental liposuction, and skin tightening
1–8, depending on the approach
Usually 1–3 hours with general anaesthesia, depending on the plan
Varies, often about a week before returning to routine activities after surgery
Dermal fillers: $700 for the first syringe, $600 for each additional syringe. XERF skin-tightening programmes start at $1,500. Surgical facial contouring is quoted following consultation. Prices are in CAD, plus applicable HST.
Facial contouring involves procedures that reduce fat, add structure or volume, and improve skin firmness to change the shape of your cheeks, chin, jawline, or neck.
Treating fullness from fat is different from addressing sagging skin or a small chin. We consider these differences before suggesting a treatment.
Depending on the treatment, facial contouring may:
You might be a good candidate if you have ongoing cheek fullness, fat under the chin, a recessed chin, or a jawline that lacks definition. For surgery, it's important to be in good health, have a stable weight, have realistic expectations, and be able to follow recovery instructions. We also look at your skin elasticity, bone structure, and where your facial volume is located.
If your cheeks are already narrow, removing buccal fat could make them look hollow as you get older. Liposuction also can't tighten very loose skin or move sagging tissues. If jowls or loose neck skin are your main concerns, another procedure might be better.
Buccal fat reduction removes some of the deeper fat in the lower cheeks through small incisions inside the mouth. This can help define naturally full cheeks. Since facial volume goes down with age, we remove fat carefully and make sure the procedure is right for you.
Chin augmentation uses an implant to improve the shape and projection of your chin. This can help balance your chin with your nose and make your lower face look stronger. It does not fix bite problems, remove neck fat, or lift sagging skin.
Submental liposuction removes fat under the chin using small incisions. The results depend on how well your skin can adjust to the reduced fat. If you have a lot of loose skin, a different treatment may be needed.
Our skin tightening treatments use radiofrequency energy to boost collagen and improve mild skin looseness without any incisions. However, they can't replace surgery if your skin or deeper tissues have sagged a lot.
Dermal fillers can add definition to your chin and jawline or restore cheek volume, usually with little downtime. If you've lost volume, surgical facial fat transfer might also be an option. These treatments add fullness to certain areas instead of removing fat.
Your surgeon or provider will look at your face from different angles, checking things like cheek fullness, chin projection, skin elasticity, and the position of your jawline and neck. We'll explain if fat reduction, adding volume, skin tightening, or lifting tissues is best for you, and how each option affects recovery and cost. If you're choosing between surgery and non-surgical options, your consultation lets you compare what each can and can't do, as well as what results to expect, before you decide.
Facial contouring surgery can be performed at our on-site Surgical Centre within the FORM Campus in Midtown Toronto. The centre has three fully equipped operating rooms, giving our surgeons a dedicated setting for surgical care. Your surgeon will confirm the appropriate location and anesthesia based on your procedure and medical needs. Most facial contouring surgeries take around one to three hours, and many patients can return home the same day.
The procedure itself depends on the area being treated. Buccal fat reduction uses small incisions inside the mouth to remove selected cheek fat. Submental liposuction uses a thin tube to remove fat beneath the chin, while chin augmentation involves placing an implant over the chin bone to improve projection. We'll explain the steps involved in your procedure and what to expect during recovery.
Recovery depends on the procedure. Swelling, bruising, and tenderness are common after surgery. Many people go back to desk work or light activities in about a week, but you should avoid heavy exercise for another two to three weeks. If you have incisions in your mouth, you may need to change your diet and oral care for a short time. Non-surgical treatments usually have less downtime, but injections can still cause some bruising or swelling.
You might see some changes early on, but swelling can hide the final results for a few months. Surgery to reduce fat or add a chin implant gives long-lasting results, while fillers and skin tightening may need maintenance. Your face will also keep changing as you age, gain or lose weight, or lose natural volume.
Surgery can have risks like bleeding, infection, fluid buildup, numbness, pain, uneven results, slow healing, or injury to the salivary duct or facial nerve. Sometimes, a second surgery is needed. Implants can also shift. Fillers and energy-based treatments have their own risks, such as rare blood vessel problems with fillers. Your medical history and the combination of procedures will affect our recommendations and your aftercare.
Facial contouring can help with fullness or projection, but if you have a lot of jowls or loose neck skin, you might need a facelift or neck lift. These surgeries move sagging tissues and can support the muscles underneath. They solve a different problem than removing cheek fat or adding to the chin.
Facial contouring costs depend on the treatment and how much correction is needed. For non-surgical options, dermal fillers start at $700 for the first syringe, with each additional syringe costing $600. Our XERF skin-tightening programmes start at $1,500. These prices are in Canadian dollars, plus applicable HST.
Surgical procedures such as buccal fat reduction, chin augmentation, and submental liposuction are priced individually. The cost depends on the procedure, anesthesia, facility requirements, and whether treatments are combined. During your consultation, we'll explain the recommended approach and provide a detailed quote. We'll also discuss any ongoing maintenance costs if you're considering a non-surgical option.
At FORM Face + Body, we offer facial plastic surgery, injectables, and skin treatments all in one Toronto clinic. We focus on good clinical judgment, natural-looking results, and long-term planning. We look at all your options, and sometimes doing less is the best choice. You'll get honest advice about what each treatment can do and what recovery will be like.
Our 23,000-square-foot FORM Campus at 90 Eglinton Avenue East brings facial plastic surgery, injectable treatments, skin care, and wellness services together in one Toronto location. We have an on-site Surgical Centre with three fully equipped operating rooms, along with dedicated treatment spaces for non-surgical care. Our team includes Dr. Cory Goldberg, a plastic and craniofacial surgeon, and Dr. Michael Brandt, who practices facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Having these options available allows us to look at the whole face before recommending treatment. Fullness beneath the chin, a small chin, and loose skin can all affect jawline definition, but they require different approaches. We'll assess what's causing your concern, explain which treatments could help, and discuss their limitations. Sometimes a smaller correction is enough to bring your features into better balance.
If you're thinking about changing the shape of your cheeks, chin, or jawline, we'll look at what's causing your concern and explain the best treatments, their limits, risks, recovery time, and costs. You'll have all the information you need to decide if a procedure is right for you. After you send a request, a Patient Coordinator will call you to confirm your appointment and answer any initial questions. We ask for a consultation fee to hold your spot.
Common areas include the cheeks, chin, jawline, and upper neck. Treatment depends on whether the concern is fat, projection, or skin laxity.
It may, especially when lower-cheek or under-chin fat contributes to fullness. Adding chin projection can also change how the profile appears.
Removing too much can create hollow cheeks as facial volume declines with age. It's not appropriate for every face.
Submental liposuction can remove localized fat. Loose skin or a recessed chin may need a different treatment.
When jowls result from sagging tissues, a facelift or neck lift may be more appropriate than fat removal.
Buccal fat reduction uses incisions inside the mouth. Chin augmentation and liposuction may leave small, discreet scars.
Many surgical patients return to light activity in about a week, with restrictions continuing for another two to three weeks.
Some surgical changes are long-lasting, but aging continues. Fillers and non-surgical skin tightening typically need maintenance.
Yes. Fillers may add definition, and radiofrequency can improve mild laxity, but neither replaces surgical correction when it's needed.
Sometimes. We'll consider your anatomy, combined recovery, and whether doing more than one procedure provides a meaningful benefit.
