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Best Tear Troughs and Jowls Procedure for a Younger Look?
asked 2 years ago by Lia C. in Virginia
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 564 times
Tags: age 45-54, jowls, tear trough, female
I would like to know what procedure would be best for me to look younger if I could only afford one. I really hate the "tear troughs" under my eyes, but I also dislike the "jowly" look I'm getting lately. I am 53 years old so I don't expect miracles, but want to get the most bang for my buck. Please help!
2 answers to Best Tear Troughs and Jowls Procedure for a Younger Look?
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Hyaluronic fillers to the tear trough and infraorbital rim as well as the prejowl areas will provide you with a temporary cost effective "non-surgical face lift".
Alonger lasting result could be achieved with fat grafting.
Otherwise, I think you would benefit from a midface lift or short scar facelifts addressing the midface.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tear troughs and jowls procedure for a younger look; Best vs. Best bang for your buck?
BEST = Vertical mid Face lift.GOOD = 3 loop MACS FaceLiftCheapest / Best bang for your buck = Restylane to the Tear Troughs
The facial descent associated with aging uncovers the lower rim of the orbit unveiling the tear trough and pulling some of the eye socket fat out, resulting in the lower lid fullness. It also causes deepening of the nose to mouth (Nasolabial) lines and creates the jowls.
Lifting the cheeks up as is done with a Vertical MidFaceLift will greatly correct these...
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