What's the best way to get rid of jowls that are beginning to appear from the corners of my mouth down to my chin? It's especially noticeable in my profile view. About a year ago, I had Restalyne treatments in the areas just below the corners of my mouth with only limited success. Is there any longer-lasting, more effective treatment specifically for "lifting" jowls? I'm 51 years old and have really good skin otherwise. I'm including two side by side pix after I was snorkeling in Aruba last spring, so I look really bad, but it pretty clearly shows the jowls issue.
Answer: Long Lasting Facelifts
Effective restoration of the face which is done with a “Lift & Fill” facelift where the central facial and malar deep fat compartments are filled with your fat and then the deep layer SMAS is used as an anchor to lift the deep layers of the face, This facelift has longevity and allows for a natural, youthful result.
The correction of the aging perioral area is more complicated. If there are deep folds around the lips (commissures) then the facelift will help with deep nasolabial folds. If there are deep creases as well as fine perioral wrinkles, then a facelift with fat compartment lifting, and filling, as well as laser resurfacing are in order.
In summary,
• If there are jowls with extra skin and deep nasolabial folds, then restoration using the “Lift & Fill”
SMAS facelift is essential.
• If there are deep creases in the corners of the mouth and deep perioral wrinkles, then deep fat augmentation of the commissures, Juvederm injections to the lips, and perioral Erbium-type laserbrasion works well.
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Effective restoration of the face which is done with a “Lift & Fill” facelift where the central facial and malar deep fat compartments are filled with your fat and then the deep layer SMAS is used as an anchor to lift the deep layers of the face, This facelift has longevity and allows for a natural, youthful result.
The correction of the aging perioral area is more complicated. If there are deep folds around the lips (commissures) then the facelift will help with deep nasolabial folds. If there are deep creases as well as fine perioral wrinkles, then a facelift with fat compartment lifting, and filling, as well as laser resurfacing are in order.
In summary,
• If there are jowls with extra skin and deep nasolabial folds, then restoration using the “Lift & Fill”
SMAS facelift is essential.
• If there are deep creases in the corners of the mouth and deep perioral wrinkles, then deep fat augmentation of the commissures, Juvederm injections to the lips, and perioral Erbium-type laserbrasion works well.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Short answer: a deep-plane facelift The most effective and long-lasting treatment for lifting jowls, particularly in someone with good skin quality at 51, is a facelift. This surgical procedure directly addresses the sagging skin and underlying tissues, repositioning them to create a smoother, more defined jawline and eliminating jowls. It offers more dramatic and enduring results compared to non-surgical options. There are many types of facelift, and even more "signature" catchy-named options, but in general it is well established that the deep plane lift gives a more durable result.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Short answer: a deep-plane facelift The most effective and long-lasting treatment for lifting jowls, particularly in someone with good skin quality at 51, is a facelift. This surgical procedure directly addresses the sagging skin and underlying tissues, repositioning them to create a smoother, more defined jawline and eliminating jowls. It offers more dramatic and enduring results compared to non-surgical options. There are many types of facelift, and even more "signature" catchy-named options, but in general it is well established that the deep plane lift gives a more durable result.
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February 7, 2024
Answer: Improving Facial Contour Thank you for your question! With a mini-lift, only the lower face-- from cheek to chin-- is lifted, which effectively eliminates jowls and redefines the cheekbones. As with a face-lift, the mini- lift is often accompanied by a neck lift, which removes fat from below the chin and tightens the neck's platysma muscles, all though a tiny incision under the chin. The best candidates for the mini-lift are those who are unhappy with the contour of their lower face and neck, and whose skin has good resiliency. You may also be a candidate for a Threadlift. A non-surgical face-lift that is minimally invasive and addresses signs of aging in the face, including droopiness of the skin of the brow, cheeks, jowls, and neck without incisions or scars. If lines and lack of volume in the face bother you, we can do a fat transfer. This allows us to remove fat from one part of your body (like abdomen or hips) and use it as a substitute to filler to improve these areas. The procedure can be performed using local anesthesia, and most patients can return to normal activities the next day. I suggest making an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.
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Answer: Improving Facial Contour Thank you for your question! With a mini-lift, only the lower face-- from cheek to chin-- is lifted, which effectively eliminates jowls and redefines the cheekbones. As with a face-lift, the mini- lift is often accompanied by a neck lift, which removes fat from below the chin and tightens the neck's platysma muscles, all though a tiny incision under the chin. The best candidates for the mini-lift are those who are unhappy with the contour of their lower face and neck, and whose skin has good resiliency. You may also be a candidate for a Threadlift. A non-surgical face-lift that is minimally invasive and addresses signs of aging in the face, including droopiness of the skin of the brow, cheeks, jowls, and neck without incisions or scars. If lines and lack of volume in the face bother you, we can do a fat transfer. This allows us to remove fat from one part of your body (like abdomen or hips) and use it as a substitute to filler to improve these areas. The procedure can be performed using local anesthesia, and most patients can return to normal activities the next day. I suggest making an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.
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August 15, 2023
Answer: Neck and Lower Facelift Hello, hope you are well. In general, the best way to treat jowling reliably and definitively is with a facelift. Your photos demonstrate mild/moderate jowling and a bulge underneath the chin from excess adipose tissue (fat) in gravity dependent areas. There are some minimally invasive options you could consider like FaceTite with liposuction to sculpt the lower face and neck while tightening the skin, but these are less effective than what can be accomplished surgically. A facelift and neck lift require skin incisions and anesthesia, but the results are transformative when properly executed. Best,Dr. Tower
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Answer: Neck and Lower Facelift Hello, hope you are well. In general, the best way to treat jowling reliably and definitively is with a facelift. Your photos demonstrate mild/moderate jowling and a bulge underneath the chin from excess adipose tissue (fat) in gravity dependent areas. There are some minimally invasive options you could consider like FaceTite with liposuction to sculpt the lower face and neck while tightening the skin, but these are less effective than what can be accomplished surgically. A facelift and neck lift require skin incisions and anesthesia, but the results are transformative when properly executed. Best,Dr. Tower
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May 9, 2022
Answer: Jowls correction Excellent question! I think a facelift with necklift and liposuction would address your concerns. With the facelift and necklift, I usually work on the SMAS (connective tissue layer underneath the skin) as well to help lift the lower face and improve the jowls. The combination of liposuction will remove some of the fat around the chin and chisel the jawline. Fillers are good, but they are short-term solutions that help camouflage rather than fix your concerns.
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Answer: Jowls correction Excellent question! I think a facelift with necklift and liposuction would address your concerns. With the facelift and necklift, I usually work on the SMAS (connective tissue layer underneath the skin) as well to help lift the lower face and improve the jowls. The combination of liposuction will remove some of the fat around the chin and chisel the jawline. Fillers are good, but they are short-term solutions that help camouflage rather than fix your concerns.
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September 24, 2021
Answer: Lower Face and Neck Lift versus Liposuction The simplest solution in usually the best. From your pictures it looks like you have fatty tissues in the jowls, not a lot of extra skin and good skin elasticity. If so then liposuction using Vaser and or Power Assisted liposuction (PAL) would remove the neck and jowl fat and allow the skin's own elasticity to contract. Healing and back to activities would be faster. Now if the skin did not have good elasticity or there is too much skin then proceeding to the next level by performing a lower face and neck lift with tightening of the SMAS, would be the preferred option. Every operation I perform is specifically tailored and adjusted for the individual's unique appearance.
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Answer: Lower Face and Neck Lift versus Liposuction The simplest solution in usually the best. From your pictures it looks like you have fatty tissues in the jowls, not a lot of extra skin and good skin elasticity. If so then liposuction using Vaser and or Power Assisted liposuction (PAL) would remove the neck and jowl fat and allow the skin's own elasticity to contract. Healing and back to activities would be faster. Now if the skin did not have good elasticity or there is too much skin then proceeding to the next level by performing a lower face and neck lift with tightening of the SMAS, would be the preferred option. Every operation I perform is specifically tailored and adjusted for the individual's unique appearance.
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