What are my options for tightening loose jaw and chin skin after Invisalign? 31 y/o (photos)

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I recently finished Invisalign and as a side effect my masseter muscles shrunk rapidly and I guess my skin couldn’t keep up because I’m now left with loose skin around my jawline and chin. I’m only 31 so what kind of skin tightening treatment would work for me? I don’t have any wrinkles and the loose skin isn’t age related so just wondering what the best option is?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos it appears you are a good candidate for Morpheus8.  This treatment combines RF technology and microneedling to improve overall skin tone and texture.  Three treatment sessions are recommended for optimal results.  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.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello georgina023! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Shah Facial Plastics. This is a great question. Based on the images and your concerns, I recommend treating the area with Morpheus8. I highly recommend scheduling an in-person consultation in order to better assess your areas of concern and discuss an appropriate treatment plan to help achieve your aesthetic goals. Our office phone number is: (312) 944-0117. I hope this helps and best of luck!

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