What is the best option for tightening the jawline for the very beginning of jowls? I am only 43 and have been told that I am not ready for any type of Facelift; however, I don't like the appearance of my lower face.I have tried Thermage twice and it has not produced the effect I had hoped for. Thank you
Answer: Alternative to a traditional facelift Recently I have encountered many patients like yourself who have early jowling and laxity along their jawline/neckline but who are too early for a traditional face and neck lift. Many have tried skin tightening technologies and lasers, but have not been able to get the tightness they really deserve.For these patients, I offer a deep plane minilift procedure that only takes ~2.5 hours and may be performed in the office. Many of the incisions are the same as a traditional face/neck lift (around the ears), however, less surgery is required in the face and neck area. This results in an amazing result that settles in more quickly (recovery time is about 1-2 weeks). I believe this is the best "bang-for-your-buck" option for patients like yourself.
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Answer: Alternative to a traditional facelift Recently I have encountered many patients like yourself who have early jowling and laxity along their jawline/neckline but who are too early for a traditional face and neck lift. Many have tried skin tightening technologies and lasers, but have not been able to get the tightness they really deserve.For these patients, I offer a deep plane minilift procedure that only takes ~2.5 hours and may be performed in the office. Many of the incisions are the same as a traditional face/neck lift (around the ears), however, less surgery is required in the face and neck area. This results in an amazing result that settles in more quickly (recovery time is about 1-2 weeks). I believe this is the best "bang-for-your-buck" option for patients like yourself.
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February 25, 2011
Answer: Non-Surgical and Less Invasive options for jawline tightening
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February 25, 2011
Answer: Non-Surgical and Less Invasive options for jawline tightening
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Answer: Jawline Definition / Jawline Enhancement / Facial Sculpting / Facial Contouring -- injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa For a more defined jawline to strengthen your profile (and help prevent the dreaded jawline "jowl" sagging), we use injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa - a filler known to limit swelling and give subtle, soft enhancements - or Radiesse. Using a cannula to limit pain and swelling, we inject on the bone in strategic points to get more lift and shaping, resulting in a more contoured lower face and defined, structured jawline. I would suggest getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Jawline Definition / Jawline Enhancement / Facial Sculpting / Facial Contouring -- injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa For a more defined jawline to strengthen your profile (and help prevent the dreaded jawline "jowl" sagging), we use injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa - a filler known to limit swelling and give subtle, soft enhancements - or Radiesse. Using a cannula to limit pain and swelling, we inject on the bone in strategic points to get more lift and shaping, resulting in a more contoured lower face and defined, structured jawline. I would suggest getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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April 4, 2020
Answer: Jawline tightening The options for management of early jowl visibility can be summarised as camouflage or reduction. Camouflage can be achieved by using injectable fillers or fat transfer in front and behind the jowl to produce a blending effect towards the chin and towards the angle of the jaw. This approach makes the jawline slightly stronger.The reduction interventions can be with or without skin reduction for tightening and the short scar facelift is the intervention that involves skin reduction.Interventions that do not involve skin reduction rely on a slide volume reduction in the jowl and stimulation of the collagen in the area to firm up the tissues. Facetite is a typical example.If the jowls are "empty" the tightening interventions tend to be less effective and the lower facelift is likely to be more appropriate.
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April 4, 2020
Answer: Jawline tightening The options for management of early jowl visibility can be summarised as camouflage or reduction. Camouflage can be achieved by using injectable fillers or fat transfer in front and behind the jowl to produce a blending effect towards the chin and towards the angle of the jaw. This approach makes the jawline slightly stronger.The reduction interventions can be with or without skin reduction for tightening and the short scar facelift is the intervention that involves skin reduction.Interventions that do not involve skin reduction rely on a slide volume reduction in the jowl and stimulation of the collagen in the area to firm up the tissues. Facetite is a typical example.If the jowls are "empty" the tightening interventions tend to be less effective and the lower facelift is likely to be more appropriate.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Non-surgical options for tightening the jawline Thank you for the question. Certainly one of the earlier signs of age is the loss of sharpness of the jawline contour. I never think age should be the main component in deciding the treatment options. It really is more about the clinical situation, patient’s desire on the final result, and the patient’s situation in regards to recovery time and financial comfort. In our practice, we offer the list of options from least aggressive to most aggressive emphasizing that more aggressive usually is synonymous with more result and longevity. The list is too long to go through here. I certainly think that the first line of treatment to consider are various skin tightening machines such as Ultherapy and Thermage, knowing there is a limit to their effectiveness. There are now more minimally than invasive technologies such as micro needling with RF, Precision lift using laser assisted liposuctionmg, and subdermal RF such as Facetite. They all have pros and cons. The next level up from this are surgical options such as limited lower facelift to full facelift. It is very important to discuss these options with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. I think it’s important that the practice have all these options available so a truly accurate recommendations and expectations can be discussed.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Non-surgical options for tightening the jawline Thank you for the question. Certainly one of the earlier signs of age is the loss of sharpness of the jawline contour. I never think age should be the main component in deciding the treatment options. It really is more about the clinical situation, patient’s desire on the final result, and the patient’s situation in regards to recovery time and financial comfort. In our practice, we offer the list of options from least aggressive to most aggressive emphasizing that more aggressive usually is synonymous with more result and longevity. The list is too long to go through here. I certainly think that the first line of treatment to consider are various skin tightening machines such as Ultherapy and Thermage, knowing there is a limit to their effectiveness. There are now more minimally than invasive technologies such as micro needling with RF, Precision lift using laser assisted liposuctionmg, and subdermal RF such as Facetite. They all have pros and cons. The next level up from this are surgical options such as limited lower facelift to full facelift. It is very important to discuss these options with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. I think it’s important that the practice have all these options available so a truly accurate recommendations and expectations can be discussed.
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April 26, 2019
Answer: Non-surgical options for tightening the jawline For early skin laxity then there are a number of skin-tightening lasers such as Thermage, SkinTyte and Ultraformer III that improve skin laxity with minimal or no down-time. These however need to be continued for ongoing improvement.The use of dermal fillers can also disguise the presence of early jowls by smoothing out the contour along the jawline.For more advanced skin laxity then surgery - lower facelift and necklift is the best option, giving you a long-lasting result
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April 26, 2019
Answer: Non-surgical options for tightening the jawline For early skin laxity then there are a number of skin-tightening lasers such as Thermage, SkinTyte and Ultraformer III that improve skin laxity with minimal or no down-time. These however need to be continued for ongoing improvement.The use of dermal fillers can also disguise the presence of early jowls by smoothing out the contour along the jawline.For more advanced skin laxity then surgery - lower facelift and necklift is the best option, giving you a long-lasting result
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