Will Putting Filler in my Cheeks Tighten my Jawline?

Volume enhancement of one area to lift another is the current state of the art in facial volume replacemnt, or so to speak, a liquid facelift. Placing filler in the upper and mid cheek would provide some lift in the lower face, but filler placed in the so called "marionette" area and in the chin will create a forward projecting lift in the same manner and would enhance the outcome.

For people who are either too young or not ready for surgical correction of jowls (Facelift or liposuction or both), using fillers and Botox can soften the appearance of this area. Fillers in the cheeks doesn't literally lift jowls but by filling hollow cheeks jowls blend in more with the face. Filler can also be used in the pre-jowl area we call Marionette lines. Botox can help as well by relaxing the muscles that pull on the corners of the mouth called the DAO (depressor anguli... more

Over time, we lose bone and fat, which equals hollows and volume loss in the face. Filler are a great way to replace volume and rejuvenate folds. Injecting the cheeks can help restore youthful cheekbones and improves nasolabial folds. For the jowls, filler can be placed along the jawline, in the marionette lines, and lower face. Often, a combination of fillers can be used for natural, soft results. As always, filler injections should be performed by a... more