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Will Titan help with my slight jowling?
I'm 48 with the very first signs of slight jowling. I'm thinking about Titan. Up until about a year ago, I didn't have any jowling whatsoever. I just started to notice it recently. It is extremely slight, but enough for me to realize that now might be a good time to have something like TITAN done to help lift them, being that they are not real bad yet. I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks.
3 answers to “Will Titan help with my slight jowling?”
A: Titan is an option
I am a fan of Titan. It works best in younger (less than 50 years old) and thinner patients. You appear to be both from the photo. Another option is filler along the jaw line and chin. All the hyaluronic acid fillers, Evolence, and Radiesse are all good choices. Good luck.
A: You may need a face lift
I have a skin tightening laser in my office and I tell patients that it will improve the skin by about 20%. Quite frankly, it looks like you need a facelift. You have jowls and deep nasolabial folds. You may be able to avoid surgery with some facial fillers.
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9 posts
12 Feb 2009
Dr. Lupo, Thank you for your response. Yes, I am 48, and I am athletic, so on the lean side. I have thought about fillers, but I have very sensitive skin and allergies, that is why I was contemplating laser. I am afraid of having something injected that I may have a negative reaction to! Dr. Wallach, thank you also, for your suggestion. The nasolabial folds really don't bother me, to be honest, just those little jowls! The rest of my face is great, no wrinkles on the forehead, no under eye problems..... I would like to avoid surgery if possible, and as for fillers, as I mentioned, I have lots of allergies and that is why I was wondering if Titan could help me, as my jowls aren't super bad. Again, I thank you both for your time and suggestions.
8 posts
28 Mar 2009
Dr. Wallach, frankly I find your answer pretty insensitive. Personally I find the lady still looks pretty good for a 48 year old and obviously she is not all that bothered herself by those slight jowls. She didn't even mention the nasolobial folds as bothering her. Something drastic like a face lift sounds excessive. No offense, but you just confirmed my reason for consulting with a dermatologist first instead of a plastic surgeon.