Is sculptura good for sagging skin around the mouth and jaw line?

I had a facelift 7 years ago, but the lower part of my face has fallen and crumpled. Would I be better off with a mid-lift?

Is sculptura good for sagging skin around the mouth and jaw line?
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A: A different opinion

Nathan Mayl, MD

Using a single view for analysis is hard, but my recommendations would be different than the others. I believe the central face and the area about the mouth is the key to rejuvenation of a face like yours.  In addition, your eyes could easily be improved by having someone who is skilled in plucking and... more

A: There are other options

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD

Yes, Sculptra can certainly be used to help fill in and plump up sagging skin around the mouth. It is not good however for injection in the lips.  Fillers like Juvederm or your own fat work better in the lips. 

A: Facial volume restoration

Ronald Shelton, MD

A mid lift will not restore the facial volume that it appears you have lost in the lower cheeks. Sculptra and Radiesse, both would be utilizing the products as an off-label use (not a specific indication for which the FDA approved the product). Fat injections can also be used and the hyaluronic acids but the... more

A: First, you have to analyze what is making you look older.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi!  Looking at your photo, I think the main area that is making you look older (and a little sad) is around your eyes. 1)   The outside of your eyebrows is drooping.  This can be improved with Botox. 2)   You have sharp lines between your inner cheeks and your lower eyelids... more

A: Liquid Facelift is an option

Farbod Esmailian, MD

Injection such as Radiesse, Restylane and Sculptra add volume to volume deficient areas. Sculptra, as you would be using it off label, does add volume over time, and is a good option, however it requires several injections to get the volume needed.  If it is a particular small area then restylane or... more

A: Were you happy with your facelift?

Richard P. Rand, MD

If you were happy with the work your doctor did 7 years ago, I would suggest you go back and visit them for a review of your current options.  It is well within reason that at this point you would consider re-doing your surgery in some form to tighten the sagging you are beginning to notice.  You can... more

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