My jowls are sagging, double chin and crepey neck. I dislike the entire puffy/doughy area around chin, mouth and chin. Chipmunk cheeks/droopy jowls run in my family and now at 48 it looks like the last few years have caught up! I have considered fillers to improve the contour but have concerns this would only add more of a puffy look to my face after time. I prefer more "chiseled" look to my chin line. What type of skin tightening procedures are available w/o going under the knife?
Answer: Ultherapy Ultherapy or focused ultrasound tightening of the skin of the face and lower neck is one of the most commonly used non surgical treatments for lower facial tightening. It does not achieve the results of a faceclift but can help your current situation. There are also other radiofrequency based treatments that may help.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: A combination of ultherapy and morpheus8 can be done to reduce appearance of saggy jowls, double chin, and creepy neck Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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CONTACT NOW Answer: A combination of ultherapy and morpheus8 can be done to reduce appearance of saggy jowls, double chin, and creepy neck Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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February 5, 2018
Answer: Non-invasive procedures are available for sagging jowls, double chin Hi there! Thank you for the question and pictur A good option here is hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers which are great when addressing facial contours, volume loss and aesthetic proportions. Providing correct placement of product and an expert injector, this won’t cause puffiness, as by addressing the underlying cause i.e. the regions of the face effected by volume loss over time, weight is taken away from the heavy more saggy parts. Dermal filler can also help with a more chiselled jawline. Make sure you consult an expert aesthetic practitioner for face to face consultation. I hope this helps and good luck!
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Answer: Non-invasive procedures are available for sagging jowls, double chin Hi there! Thank you for the question and pictur A good option here is hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers which are great when addressing facial contours, volume loss and aesthetic proportions. Providing correct placement of product and an expert injector, this won’t cause puffiness, as by addressing the underlying cause i.e. the regions of the face effected by volume loss over time, weight is taken away from the heavy more saggy parts. Dermal filler can also help with a more chiselled jawline. Make sure you consult an expert aesthetic practitioner for face to face consultation. I hope this helps and good luck!
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July 26, 2017
Answer: Non-surgical facelift Fillers, when injected appropriately, restore volume, structure and contour to the face. They don't make your face "puffy". I think a combination of fillers such as Vollure and an RF treatment like Profound could definitely go a long way towards addressing your issues. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to be examined in person and discuss your options.
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Answer: Non-surgical facelift Fillers, when injected appropriately, restore volume, structure and contour to the face. They don't make your face "puffy". I think a combination of fillers such as Vollure and an RF treatment like Profound could definitely go a long way towards addressing your issues. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to be examined in person and discuss your options.
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December 25, 2016
Answer: When a facelift is not chosen, some minimally invasive procedures can improve the lower face, jowls and jawline I stress to my NYC patients that a facelift is typically going to produce the best improvement in lower face lifting for sagging skin and its longevity is greater than the average non surgical treatment. However, there are so many patients that are not ready for surgery or want to avoid it. Once they understand that possibly, without guarantee despite them being good candidates for the procedure based on my examination, they might get a good improvement, we often have to consider a combination of botox to lift the corners of the mouth by relaxing the downward pull by some muscle groups, Ultherapy or ThermiSmooth tightening, and possibly volumizing by fillers in areas that have lost structural support near the upper cheeks. Minimally invasive procedures that do create some downtime but don't involve cutting, include ThermiTight and suture lifting with InstaLift. Many energy-based treatments involve one's body's healing response to develop more collagen and the tightening procedure continues for at least six months to 18 months after the procedure and some results can last more than two years as we continue to fight the aging effects on our face.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice. The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.
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Answer: When a facelift is not chosen, some minimally invasive procedures can improve the lower face, jowls and jawline I stress to my NYC patients that a facelift is typically going to produce the best improvement in lower face lifting for sagging skin and its longevity is greater than the average non surgical treatment. However, there are so many patients that are not ready for surgery or want to avoid it. Once they understand that possibly, without guarantee despite them being good candidates for the procedure based on my examination, they might get a good improvement, we often have to consider a combination of botox to lift the corners of the mouth by relaxing the downward pull by some muscle groups, Ultherapy or ThermiSmooth tightening, and possibly volumizing by fillers in areas that have lost structural support near the upper cheeks. Minimally invasive procedures that do create some downtime but don't involve cutting, include ThermiTight and suture lifting with InstaLift. Many energy-based treatments involve one's body's healing response to develop more collagen and the tightening procedure continues for at least six months to 18 months after the procedure and some results can last more than two years as we continue to fight the aging effects on our face.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice. The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.
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April 5, 2016
Answer: Double chin/saggy neck non-surgical options Thank you for your question.If you are looking soley for a non-surgical solution, I am finding that the combination of Kybella or Coolsculpting Mini to reduce the sub mental fullness and an energy device to tighten the skin are among the best non-surgical combinations to help your neck concerns.Kybella is an injection procedure that dissolves the fat an may require between 2-4 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. There is some swelling and bruising potential, with the greatest amount with the first treatment.The Coolsculpting mini procedure cools the fatty tissue under the submental area and also reduces the fatty tissue under the chin.As far as energy devices, I would recommend Ulthera if you are looking for something with no downtime, or Profound if you could tolerate some downtime. Ulthera is an ultrasound based energy that heats the underlying tissue and stimulates collagen in response. Profound is a radio frequency microneedling device that allows for the creation of Elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid and hence restores some of the lost elasticity in the neck. It has more visible downtime with the possibility of some swelling and bruising that diminishes in about a weeks time.
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Answer: Double chin/saggy neck non-surgical options Thank you for your question.If you are looking soley for a non-surgical solution, I am finding that the combination of Kybella or Coolsculpting Mini to reduce the sub mental fullness and an energy device to tighten the skin are among the best non-surgical combinations to help your neck concerns.Kybella is an injection procedure that dissolves the fat an may require between 2-4 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. There is some swelling and bruising potential, with the greatest amount with the first treatment.The Coolsculpting mini procedure cools the fatty tissue under the submental area and also reduces the fatty tissue under the chin.As far as energy devices, I would recommend Ulthera if you are looking for something with no downtime, or Profound if you could tolerate some downtime. Ulthera is an ultrasound based energy that heats the underlying tissue and stimulates collagen in response. Profound is a radio frequency microneedling device that allows for the creation of Elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid and hence restores some of the lost elasticity in the neck. It has more visible downtime with the possibility of some swelling and bruising that diminishes in about a weeks time.
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