I hate the way my jawline and cheeks look when I smile, should I fill in the pre-jowl sulcus? (Photos)

July 9, 2018
Asked By:lostulysses in Cleveland, OH

I'm 24, but my mom's family all has that dreaded prejowl sulcus look. It's not very pronounced when my face is neutral, but I hate my smile. My chin looks protruding but the rest of my jaw looks round and fat. I already get Botox in my jaw (for bruxism), so I'm not sure if I need to/can reduce the roundness more, or if I should fill in the prejowl sulcus. Or maybe a combination? What can I do to improve this?

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Answers (2)

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July 10, 2018

Answer: Improving jowls - Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, RF like VIVA, Peels, Fillers, Skin Care, Face Lift, Fat

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 10, 2018

Answer: Improving jowls - Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, RF like VIVA, Peels, Fillers, Skin Care, Face Lift, Fat

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 10, 2018

Answer: Jawline

July 10, 2018

Answer: Jawline

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