I am 26 and I wore braces, which pushed my teeth inside and caused my face to become chubby. I have done Aqualyx and masseter botox, which helped get rid of some fat, then I did facial Endolift (laser under my skin which melted some fat). I did not see major results from that. What can I do, which surgery would help me get rid of my chubby cheeks and wide jaw? My jaw was not wide before braces. I am also skinny overall.
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Thank you for sharing your experience. Based on your description, the concern appears to be hereditary midface heaviness and sagging, which is now contributing to deepened nasolabial folds and midface descent.
In many such cases—especially when the tissue is genetically dense and previous...
Thank you for your question. Based on what you’ve described—volume descent in the midface and heaviness in the lower third, but without signs of sagging in the upper face—a full facelift may not be necessary.
In cases like yours, where the goal is a more heart-shaped facial contour a...
Thanks Lilla29 for your question! It's understandable that you're looking for solutions to address the saggy skin you're experiencing. It's frustrating when a procedure doesn't deliver the desired results, as it can be emotionally and financially taxing.
The mid-face is the main goal of cheek...