I feel my lower face is quite ‘bulky’ and masculine. Would I be a good candidate for a lower facelift? (Photos)

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Attached multiple pictures. I feel that from my nose downwards, especially towards the side of my jaw/cheeks, my face is quite ‘bulky’ and masculine. Will a lower facelift address this? A chin reduction is also on my radar but I don’t believe it will address the bulkiness in the way I would like

Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD · Answer

Based on your concerns and description, a lower facelift could be an effective option to slim the jawline and reduce bulkiness in the lower face. This procedure allows me to reposition deeper tissues to create a softer, less masculine appearance. With the addition of fat grafting, we can also enhance facial harmony and achieve a more feminine look. The photos you provided aren’t sufficient for a full evaluation — clear, multi-angle images or an in-person consultation would be necessary to accurately assess your facial structure and design the most appropriate surgical plan.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Unlike other tightening treatments, Ultherapy only requires a single treatment every one to two years and has long-term effects in skin stimulation and collagen production. Ultherapy is ideal for men and women who are experiencing mild to moderate skin laxity and desire a noticeable and long-term skin tightening treatment without the complications and risks of more invasive surgical procedures. Ultherapy can be combined with dermal fillers, Botox treatments, chemical peels, skin tightening lasers, and skin facials. Our plastic surgery and cosmetic center in Santa Monica offers Ultherapy as a complement to other skin treatments and cosmetic rejuvenation procedures.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It would be very difficult to give you any meaningful advice based on these photos taken from a distance. It does not look however, that your face needs significant changes. It would be in your best interest to have in person consultation or a teleconference with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in facial rejuvenation. Good luck.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You appear young and I do not believe a lower facelift would help you. You may benefit from an eccentric lip lift. This does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners. This takes 1 hour to perform under local anesthesia and costs $4,000.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

You have a beautiful young face. Facelift will be an overkill. If you want to get some tightness then get Sofwave treatment. 
Regards
Dr. Janjua

I feel my lower face is quite ‘bulky’ and masculine. Would I be a good candidate for a lower facelift? (Photos)

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