About 5 years ago I posted photos of my jowl issue from the front, and received a lot of wonderfully informative answers that helped me a lot. I recently decided to get fillers put in my marionette lines and pre-jowl sulcus & I'm very happy with the results. Now my attention points to how my jowls look from the side, specifically the fat bulge which causes my jawline to droop. What are the best options for attacking this area without a full-blown facelift? Would Kybella help something like this?
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April 3, 2018
Answer: Best options for the "fat droop" in an uneven jawline due to jowls? Female in late 30's.
Great question! Non-cross linked hyaluronic acid 'flows' in the dermis which plumps up the skin and softens lines , but when injected, it does not 'stay put' at the site of injection. Whereas with cross-linked hyaluronic acid, it has a chemical preservative called bdde that allows for the...
Its hard to tell from your photo. Deep lines along the orbital rim (the bone under your eyes) would be treated with filler injections. Fine lines under the eyes are difficult to treat but sometimes improve with laser resurfacing. You would need an in person consultation and examination to s...
Hi Charlotte
Fillers will help to give you a more balanced profile. deeper fillers can be used to bring the profile of the chin forward and to blend in dips at the corner of the mouth. Sometimes it is possible to place filler over the rear cheek bone to provide a slight lift, it is difficult to...
