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Jaw surgery or lower face lift? (Photo)

Peaceful690690Jan 30, 2023
I like the look when I pull back the skin on my jaw upwards to reveal more of mg bone structure. I’m guessing im pulling bsck more than just slin, so would that look still be achievable with just a lower facelift or do I need jaw surgery?

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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD

Yes - a jaw shaping procedure can be used to get your jaw more narow, v-shaped, and symmetric. TMJ is not likely to improve from this surgery, however. Watch our videos to learn more.

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Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

If the entire movement was small then perhaps a reduction can improve your results. I prefer performing a reduction by shaving the bone and it is best performed from an submental incision. In some cases, reduction with a bur is all that is necessary. This approach will not compromise chin and...

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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD

Well, there are no photographs attached so it's hard to know what the deformity is. However, we can typically address things like this. We'd want to see where you have an excess or lack of tissue and determine a good course of action.

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