Jacksonville Lower Face Lift doctors

	Armando Soto, MD Orlando Plastic Surgeon 7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Suite 100, Orlando		1 answer
	Scott Trimas, MD Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon 1361 13th Ave South Suite 125, Jacksonville Beach		1 answer
	Timothy Fee, MD Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon 4147 Southpoint Dr E, Jacksonville
	A. H. Nezami, MD Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon 820 Prudential Drive Suite 702, Jacksonville
	Moises Salama, MD Miami Plastic Surgeon 21097 NE 27th Ct Suite 335, Aventura

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Do I Need a Lower Facelift? I'm 44 and have noticed the oral commissure starting to drop. I have considered filler in this area but I'm not sure which one is better. I've been told that I need a lower facelift to eliminate jowls and tighten my neck, yet another consult told me I just needed filler. I just had a 20% TCA peel done 2 months ago along with IPL, Fraxel and Accent. I see no improvement from any of these modalities. I'm not sure what to think at this point because I'm not sure what I need done. Thank you.

A: Management of Lower Facial Aging

Hi there-

When jowls begin to form, the corners of the mouth begin to turn downward, and the upper neck skin starts to sag a bit, fillers may camouflage the changes a bit, but will usually leave you dissatisfied.

Similarly, skin treatments and laser procedures will improve the appearance of the skin, but won't improve the changes in the shape of the lower face you are noticing.

Your best bet is to find a reputable surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and discuss options with them. A lower (or mini) facelift would correct these changes in most patients like yourself.

How to best find a surgeon you like and can trust? Read this:

Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Can Jowls Come Back After a Lower Face/neck Lift? Is it true that jowls can reappear just a few years after a lower face/neck lift? i know a few women to whom this has happened. They are older than I am, and had more jowling to begin with. I am not yet 50 with very little jowling and neck skin. Can I hope for a longer lasting result?

A: Jowls can be effectively treated with a lower facelift

Jowls can be effectively treated with a lower Facelift; however, they can return depending upon what technique is used and whether or not you have a significant amount of facial fat and loose skin.

The less loose skin and facial fat the less likely the jowls will significantly return. Also, if the the SMAS or deeper layer is lifted at the same time as a Lower face lift and properly suspended the results should last around 12 to 15 years especially if you are a non-smoker and have good skin.

Finally, some minor Liposuction at the same time as a lower facelift will also diminish the effects of jowling for a longer period of time. I hope this information helps.

Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon