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Jowls starting ? Age 30, what to do? (photos)

My face as seen in the picture is this the start of a Jowl ? what are my options I'm looking to possibly prevent & cure.

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February 13th, 2016

Jowls Treatment

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Thank you for your question, lisalaffy30. Jowls can be treated via Kybella and Laser-Assisted Weekend Necklift. Please consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your best personalized treatment plan to achieve your desired results.

Best wishes,

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Ross A. Clevens, MD


Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 10th, 2016

What to do?

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First do not do anything crazy!   The issue you have is a common issue.  The creasing you are starting to see is along your smile lines.  When you smile the crease forms in those areas.  I would definitely recommend a good skin care program.  I will also emphasize the importance of nutrition and keeping your weight steady. If you did want to choose a procedure I think one of the newer radiofrequency (juvashape) or ultrasound  procedures would help a little without any downside.  Whatever you do, you want it to look better without looking like you did something.   

In summary, No cures. Prevention-  Skin care, Nutrition, Weight ---the more ideal well ..... the more ideal.
If you really want to try something, than a nonsurgical approach.

George Orloff, MD, FACS
Burbank Plastic Surgeon

February 10th, 2016

Face lift? Jowls visible at age 30

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Thank you for asking about your face lift.
  • Your photo suggests that your lower mid-face needs a bit more support.
  • This can be with fillers or with a chin implant or with a pre-jowl implant.
  • That said - photos can be misleading so an examination is truly needed.
  • Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
Hope you find this information helpful. Best wishes.

Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD

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February 6th, 2016

Jowls starting ? Age 30, what to do?

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Thank you for your question and photograph. He look excellent and very young and are far too young to consider surgery. My recommendation would be to try nonsurgical facial skin tightening. There are many options but Ulthera is the newest.

Learn more: http://www.bostonplasticsurgeryspecialists.com/services/face/facelift/

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS
February 6th, 2016

Early jowling.

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Your changes of aging are very subtle. This means the solution should be subtle as well. And noninvasive.
I think the answer for you is some combination of very judicious fillers placed expertly, as well as some noninvasive tissue tightening device. There are several such fillers and such devices out there, that you need to visit with a few plastic surgeons to determine whom you trust and whose philosophy you agree with. Start subtle and realize that as you age, at some point there will be a limitation to when fillers and noninvasive treatments can effectively do the job. Best of luck!
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February 5th, 2016

Mild changes of young age

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Hello Lidalaffy30-
It's a lucky thing that you are still very young, as in the next 10-15 years we will probably see an explosion of new non-surgical modalities that can tighten skin. Combine that with some fillers that we already have (and more will also be coming) and you will be able to hold on to your youthful looks for sometime. Your challenge is to find the right plastic surgeon (aesthetic doctor) that will only buy the machine that does eventually work (not wasting your time and money), can combine it with the right fillers and do it all with a keen eye. 
It will be exciting:). 
All the best,
Dr. A.

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Mark Anton, MD, FACS
February 5th, 2016

Jowls starting?

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At 30yo, you are very young to have or need a neck lift but something more conservative may be far more appropriate. See a board certified surgeon in your area with an expertise in aesthetic surgery for more information. Good luck!

Dean Vistnes, M.D.
Vistnes Palstic Surgery
San Francisco Bay Area

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