38 years old and I'm noticing lower face aging. What would you recommend to fix the sunken in areas of my lower jaw? (Photo)

Based on the photos I’ve seen, there is sagging mainly in the lower face and around the jaw area. In this case, Lower Facelift would be the most suitable option. A Lower Facelift is an effective surgical method to correct sagging and looseness in the lower face, define the jawline, and tighten the area around the chin. This procedure targets sagging that occurs with age and provides a younger, firmer appearance. If the sagging is only in the lower face, this procedure on its own may be sufficient. However, to make a final decision, a physical examination will be necessary.

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph.

I notice a degree of hypertrophy of the masseter muscles, which contributes to a slightly squarer appearance of the face and enhances the contrast with the lower part of the cheek, creating a stronger shadow. For a more harmonious change, I would suggest considering a combination of:
• Short-scar deep plane facelift: To improve facial contours and rejuvenate the lower face and neck.
• Botulinum toxin injections to the masseter muscles: To reduce muscle volume and soften the overall jawline.

To get an idea of the impact a deep-plane facelift could have on your appearance, I recommend examining your face while lying completely flat and looking in a mirror. This gives a relatively good representation of the effect the facelift can achieve.

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