Jowls at 25? Would filler be an option? (photos)

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I've always had bigger cheeks growing up which I'm fine with! I actually love them. But as I've gotten into my mid-20s I've noticed I have jowls and they really bother me. What options are there to get rid of them or lesson them? Would filler be an option? I already have a dense face and have plenty big checks so I don't want to look puffy. I feel like a healthy 25 year old of a healthy weight shouldn't have to worry about jowls! It's definitely more genetic than anything.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

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 morpheus 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.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @rlynch588! I highly recommend Morpheus 8.  Morpheus8 is a non-surgical treatment for full body skin resurfacing, skin tightening, and fat reduction of stubborn areas. It uses minimally invasive fractional radiofrequency energy (RF) to penetrate the skin deeper than other microneedling devices, triggering the skin’s natural healing response to promote skin tightening and lifting.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Based on the images, you do appear to be a good candidate for injectable dermal fillers along the jawline. This quick procedure could even up the contour to produce a more pleasing face shape for you. Make sure you work with an experienced, board-certified injector with expertise in facial contouring to ensure the best possible results.

Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

Doing a little filler in lateral cheeks or doing some skin tightening would really benefit you. You are young and healthy and would respond quickly.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

There are a few options you can consider for this area.  A little filler will help improve the look of the jowls.  You can also look into Morpheus8 treatments which help improve tone and texture of the skin.  The two treatments can be used together for enhanced results.

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