The area on both sides of my chin seems to be disappearing? What is this and how can I fix it? (Photo)

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How can I fix this ? What causes this I am in my 30s

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The question is whether this area is disappearing or whether the tissue behind it is falling down and forward. It is undoubtably the latter with the development of jowls and its creation of a prejowl sulcus. This can be treated by fat injection augmentation, a pre jowl implant on the bone or a tuckup jowl lift. In some cases, combinations of these procedures are most ideal. Pictures from different angles would also be needed to give a more informed opinion.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The photograph demonstrates early jowl formation and a prominent pre-jowl sulcus.  A chin implant can be inserted in this area to augment the pre-jowl sulcus. This type of implant is cold a Mittleman pre-jowl implant  manufactured by Implantech. For many examples are more information, please see the link below

The area on both sides of my chin seems to be disappearing? What is this and how can I fix it? (Photo)

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