I'm 20 and I appear to have sagging jowls. What can I do to improve my jawline? (photos)

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I'm 20 years old and have over the past few years started to notice my jowl area sagging and my mouth is constantly frowning. My mouth appears slightly wonky when it is in a relaxed state & When I smile it appears as though there is too much skin around my mouth for me to smile properly & I have one dimple on my right cheek but none on the other.Im more concerned about my mouths appearence rather than my jowls.I'd like to achieve a horizontal line for my mouth rather than an arched, frowning one

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For a more defined jawline to strengthen your profile (and help prevent the dreaded jawline "jowl" sagging), we use injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa - a filler known to limit swelling and give subtle, soft enhancements - or Radiesse. Using a cannula to limit pain and swelling, we inject on the bone in strategic points to get more lift and shaping, resulting in a more contoured lower face and defined, structured jawline. I would suggest getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

Although there are surgical procedure available to modify the appearance of the mouth and jowls, none would I recommend to someone of your young age.  I think most of what you are visualizing is residual baby-fat and normal genetic variance.  Glad to help.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

RF therapies and minor anterior facelifting options are available to you. But best to seek IN PERSON consultations...

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired) · Answer

The jawline in your age group depends upon good definition from the 'angle' to the chin. If there is a lack of prominence/definition, the soft tissue/jowls/cheeks will change the contour. Review the area of the chin and the 'side of the chin' with a consideration for a genioplasty or parasymphyseal augmentation/side of chin.

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