How to improve appearance of my recessed jawline/lower half of face? (photos)

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(Asian/white female, 22) I have gotten chin fillers a few times, and more recently, lip fillers. I am more concerned about the appearance of what seems like jowls, as well as my nasolabial folds. I do not want to inject fillers in those areas as I'm scared of the appearance of pillowface (similar to Kylie Jenner's "puffy" face look) and was wondering of any alternatives (surgical) to minimize these shadows, as well as to improve the appearance of my recessed jawline/lower half of face.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello philosophical16649! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Shah Facial Plastics. This is a great question. I highly recommend scheduling an in-person consultation in order to better assess your areas of concern and discuss an appropriate treatment plan to help achieve your aesthetic goals. Our office phone number is: (312) 944-0117. I hope this helps and best of luck!

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

First principle: Less is more. A couple of simple filler fixes can address the concerns here. No need for nasolabial fold fillers, full-on cheek filling or jawline recontouring. Simple: A small amount of filler injected by an experienced filler expert in the upper cheek region (which is a primary support for the lower lid areas, will likely improve the incipient tear trough hollows visible, and an HA chin filler can improve the projection of the chin in profile (and thereby diminish the recessed appearance without creating a pillowy face). The results would be immediate. The simplest solutions are often the best solutions. You would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. No surgery needed.  Remember, if you go asking for surgery, you are very likely to get it. So, buyer beware.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Great series posted photos. Might offer chin implant, buccal fat removal, fat grafting along jawline (since averse to HA fillers?). Expect fees in $20,000+ ranges. Also need no surgical HA filler rhinoplasty. Best to virtual consult with....

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