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Will a Jaw Augmentation with Implants Tighten the Skin of my Lower Face?
asked 1 year ago by Elise in Canada
Latest answer by Houtan Chaboki, MD
Question viewed 214 times
Tags: face, jaw, jaw line, implant, tightening
I'm wondering if getting a jaw augmentation would pull the skin of my lower face back slightly. I'm way too young for a facelift, but I feel like by augmenting my jaw it would have the effect of pulling my facial skin to accomidate the implant...is this an accurate assumption? I attached a diagram of the type of implant I'm thinking about.
2 answers to Will a Jaw Augmentation with Implants Tighten the Skin of my Lower Face?
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Jaw Augmentation with Silicone Implants
Hi Elise,
Jaw augmentation will change the appearance of the lower face and skin. However, it does not directly tighten the skin like a face lift or neck lift. Younger patients more commonly have inadequate bone structure rather than excess or loose skin, as compared to older patients. As a result, younger patients may benefit from silicone facial implants rather than a face lift.
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Will a Jaw Augmentation with Implants Tighten the Skin of my Lower Face?
The procedure is not designed to do that. Although that may be the case and you may see an improvement in your condition if your skin has minimal sagging you may be disappointed with the results and you may not like the new shape of your jaw.
I would not recommend that.
