Facial exercise stretched out my skin - can it be reversed and made normal? (photos)

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I am 27 years old Indian female. I’ve been doing facial exercises for 1 hour everyday or every other day for the past 7 yrs or so. I feel that skin has “stretched” permanently (I see asymmetry, large pores, hollow in my right cheek, etc). Kindly suggest a way to reverse the damage - thanks in advance. P.S - attaching pictures. Except for one in a multi color T-shirt in which I’m sticking my tongue out, all are current ones. The camera has not captured the skin sagging well enough.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to visit with an esthetician at a med spa.  Morpheus8 is an option for you.  This treatment combines RF technology with microneedling to improve overall skin tone and texture.  We also recommend using medical grade skin care products like Transform MD and wearing sunscreen every day.

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.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

To address the concerns you've described, a comprehensive evaluation by a medical professional is necessary. They can assess the condition of your skin, facial contours, and overall appearance to determine the best course of action.

Potential treatment options may include professional skincare treatments, such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion, to improve skin texture and minimize pore size. In some cases, dermal fillers may be used to address asymmetry and add volume to areas of hollowness. Laser treatments or other non-surgical procedures could also be considered to improve skin quality and promote collagen production.

It's important to remember that every individual is unique, and treatment plans should be tailored to your specific needs. A qualified medical professional will be able to provide personalized advice and recommend appropriate interventions based on a thorough evaluation of your condition.

I encourage you to schedule a consultation with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns in detail and explore the available options for addressing the specific issues you've mentioned.

Best of luck !

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