Morpheus8, Ultherapy or PDO threads - which procedure would be best for treating jowls after weight loss? 33 y/o female (photos)

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I'm a 33 yr old female that recently lost over 50 lbs. I also recently had masseter botox for my headaches. I'm self conscious about thr jowls that are appearing on my face. Which procedure would be best for me, morpheus8, ultherapy, or PDO threads?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Lisa M. Jukes, MD · Answer

Hi! I would highly advise against threads. The price you pay truly isn't worth the time that it lasts nor the damage it can cause. Most providers don't tell patients the cost is almost equivalent to doing liposuction or multiple series of other treatments.

I love Morpheus8 for the neck and under chin/jawline. Ultherapy is also a great option for jowling to help lift! Although Ultherapy is quite more painful than Morpheus, they both achieve great results.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Given your recent weight loss and the appearance of jowls, Morpheus8 could be an excellent option for you. Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to target deeper layers of the skin, promoting collagen production and tightening the skin. This can help improve the appearance of jowls by enhancing skin elasticity and reducing sagging. The treatment is minimally invasive with relatively low downtime, making it suitable for addressing post-weight loss changes. Additionally, it can complement the effects of masseter Botox, which has helped with your headaches, by improving overall facial contour and firmness. I hope this helps and best of luck!

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