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Which would you recommend; Kybella, Ultherapy, or chin Lipo/lift? (photos)

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Caroline152Sep 30, 2015

I am only 32 years old and have always had a very weak jaw and chin. I am very thin, however the loss in collagen over the years has caused me to look very FULL under the chin. I was hoping to have a procedure to tighten both the skin under my chin and the jowls. Is this possible? I know Lipo would help, however most doctors I have spoken to say they would stay away from my jowls due to possible nerve damage. As you can see in the image my jowls are a huge concern.

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