Looking to lift and thin out my lower face / jowls and reduce fat. Are EVOKE treatments worth it for me? (photo)

Evoke treatments, utilizing bipolar radiofrequency energy, have been FDA-cleared for facial remodeling, targeting areas such as the cheeks, jawline, and neck. This noninvasive option can reduce unwanted fat and tighten tissue, potentially offering a solution for concerns like jowls and loose skin under the chin. It's reported to be a relatively comfortable procedure, likened to a hot stone massage, with no downtime required, making it a convenient option for those with busy schedules. However, it's important to note that results from Evoke treatments may not be as dramatic or long-lasting as surgical alternatives. For those seeking more significant changes, treatments like FaceTite might be considered, which also uses radiofrequency energy but is noted for its ability to offer more pronounced results in terms of fat reduction and skin tightening. Nonetheless, it's crucial to weigh the potential side effects, which can include swelling, bruising, and discomfort, and in rare cases, more serious complications like infection or scarring. As with any cosmetic procedure, it's advisable to consult with a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to discuss your specific goals and concerns, and to determine the most suitable treatment plan for your needs. They can provide personalized advice, taking into account factors such as skin type, age, and desired outcomes, ensuring that you make an informed decision that aligns with your expectations and lifestyle. Remember, individual results can vary, and it's essential to have realistic expectations about what non-surgical treatments can achieve.

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry you need maxillofacial surgery or implants customized. I suggest seeing an expert to go through all options. Most of my younger clients use fillers to give them shaping especially on the cheeks, jawline, and chin which make the face look more slim and tight; and threads such as PDO or Instalift can build collagen and support the facial shaping and skin looseness over time, slowing down the aging process and given the face a more “snatched” look; and morpheus8 or PiXel8 deep microneedling RF can tighten crepe skin especially on the neck and jawline and is great for long term tightening of the full face, neck and chest; its often used to give the face a slimmer more sculpted look because it tightens the skin and gives lift. an early face lift can be performed as well even in younger clients if they want a different facial shape, maxillofacial surgery with bone breaking or shaving can also be done. For facial slimming a combination of treatments are always needed. Options include: 1. Buccal fat pad removal to reduce fat on the lower face 2. Factite or Renuvion/J Plasma to tighten the lower face, jawline, and chin to reduce fat and give the jawline and neck tightening and shaping. 3. Botox to the masseter to reduce the muscular size of the jaw giving the face an illusion of being more slender 4. Fillers to the jawline, chin, cheeks, temples and brow help to shape the face and make it more angled and defined Always use at home derma rolling (see link to Emerageskin x anteageMD roller plus stem cells/hyaluronic acid ampules) and peels like emeragecosmetics enlighten or aerify that can be used to improve skin quality and tighten the skin while improving wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, and Melasma. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.